These Are The Best Alternatives For Apple AirPods
Aadhya Khatri
The AirPods are undoubtedly one of the best earbuds out there, but they are not the only offer when it comes to sound quality and reliability
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The AirPods are undoubtedly one of the best earbuds out there, but they are not the only offer when it comes to sound quality and reliability. So here are our picks of the best replacements for those of Apple.
Sony WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Earbuds
Sony deserves a commendation for its effort to give users noise-cancellation feature on a pair of truly wireless earphones.
Sony WF-1000X cannot offer the level of noise blocking those over-ear headphones can, but for earbuds, it is definitely the best.
The battery life is longer than many other wireless earbuds but there are no on-ear volume controls for convenient. However, that is hardly a deal-breaker.
Klipsch T5 True Wireless
Klipsch T5 True Wireless does not come cheap, but the reliable build quality, stellar sound, and a cool-looking case can definitely make the investment worthwhile.
Klipsch’s products are famous for offering sounds that are detailed and warm, and acoustic music is detailed and lush. These earphones can also handle high registers with ease.
Klipsch T5 True Wireless can hold up for eight hours between charges, and the case contains enough power for 24 hours more.
RHA TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds
While RHA TrueConnect is the company’s first attempt in making truly wireless earbuds, they do not fall behind other models on this list. They offer three critical criteria that most users look for, which are wireless reliability, sound quality, and battery life.
Jabra Elite 65t
For those who want a competent pair of truly wireless earbuds that are not Apple AirPods, Jabra Elite 65t should be the first to consider.
The Jabra’s wireless connection is reliable, and the look is mature and subtle. The sound is also decent.
So if you can stretch your budget enough, go for Jabra Elite 65t.
Beats PowerBeats Pro
Beats PowerBeats Pro is something you can count on to stay on your ears as long as you want them to, as well as offer great sounds and comfort.
Some even argue that these are the outright Apple’s best truly wireless earbuds, with their durable battery life, a pressure-reducing micro-laser barometric venting hole, and good sound quality.
Jabra Elite Sport True Wireless Earbuds
For athletes, nothing can beat Jabra Elite Sport. They even come with features just for sports lovers, like the heart rate sensor on the right bud.
The Jabra app helps you keep track of your progress. When the buds sit properly over your ears, the heart rate sensor works better than many others on smartwatches. The earbuds fit snugly into the user’s ears and offer great isolation.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless carries with its the brand’s signature high-fidelity audio in a compact and cordless body.
The earbuds can last for four hours between charges, but the case can top them up to two times more, so you will have 12 hours in total.
The most notable deal breaker is the price, which doubles that of AirPods. While the touch-based controls are there, many users find that the one for volume is inaccurate.
Sony WF-SP700N Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
Sony WF-SP700N is designed for the lower-end market, but it offers stability in almost every situation that can occur to you. The most noticeable drawback is the limited noise-canceling feature. Plus, the charging case looks aesthetic enough for most tastes.
B&O Beoplay E8 Wireless Earphones
The B&O Beoplay E8 is not the cheapest nor the best looking you can find, but if you want something you can bring to the gym, you can give it a thought.
There is no noise-canceling feature here, but you do find Bluetooth 4.2 and a durable battery. The case looks appealing enough, and the accompanying app lets you adjust the sound in the way you want.
The overall sounds are clear and crisp, but the bass quality will depend on how you wear the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds
Samsung has given Apple a serious threat as their Galaxy Buds offer everything a user might want, design, ease of use, and sound quality.
The bass is deep, and the soundstages are wide. Galaxy Buds offer warm sounds, but that is exactly what makes them an unfit offer for audiophiles, who usually look for something natural.
These earbuds are feature-rich, but some may find them less effective than they expect. For iOS users, there is no way they can get easy access to them.