Yahoo News13 affordable wireless earbud alternatives to AirPods — starting at just $20
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Gone are the days of wired headphones and earbuds, especially when premium-quality wireless technology no longer costs an arm and a leg to snag.
Wireless and wearable tech is more affordable than ever, as seen in the smartwatch market. And Apple has been continuously dominating the earbuds arena for some time now — dating all the way back to 2016. In fact, a recent report by Counterpoint Research via Bloomberg outlined that Apple could potentially sell 82 million AirPods in 2020 alone. This marks an increase of 61 million units compared to 2019.
However, despite the massive surge in sales, the study explained that Apple is reportedly losing market share compared to other wireless earbuds brands. Putting that fact into perspective, in 2019 Apple AirPods (the standard AirPods models as well as the latest AirPods Pro) reportedly accounted for about half of all true wireless earphones. The study goes on to explain that this year, Apple AirPods sales are expected to decrease to around 35 percent due to rival brands gaining popularity.
One major factor that likely caused this decline of interest in Apple’s models is the influx of more affordable options that perform just as well. Currently, Apple AirPods retail for $159 on Amazon, and the AirPods Pro retail for $249 (when not on sale).
That being said, check out the eight best affordable wireless earbuds that range in price from $20 to $179. To make your shopping easier, the top features of each are listed below.
1. Letscom Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds With Charging Case, $19.99
Top Features:
20 hours of playtime
Low power consumption
Long-lasting battery
2. Letsfit Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds With Touch Control And Charging Case, $21.99 (Orig. $24.95)
Top Features:
Touch-control
Waterproof
USB-C
All-day battery life
3. Enacfire E60 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $29.99 (Orig. $39.98)
Top Features:
Free lossless audio
Sport fit design and touch controls
Wireless charging compatible
48-hour ultra-long playtime
Highest waterproof rating
4. Enacfire E90 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds With Extra Bass And Call Noise Cancellation, $49.99
Top Features:
Booming bass
CVC call noise cancellation with dual-mics
48-hour ultra-long playtime
Streamlined, ergonomic and lightweight design
Highest waterproof rating
5. Letscom Active Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, $49.99
Top Features:
Active noise-cancellation
Dual built-in mics for better call quality
All-day battery life
Waterproof coating
Touch-control deep bass
6. JBL Tune True Wireless In-Ear Headphones, $50.99 (Orig. $99.95)
Top Features:
Two-hour charging time from empty
Hands-free stereo calls
Signature JBL pure bass sound
7. Tribit Active Noise-Cancelling FlyBuds, $59.99
Top Features:
Environmental noise-cancelling
Dynamic drivers for deep bass
Charge 10 minutes for 1.5 hours of playtime
Sweat and water-resistant
8. UrbanEars Alby Wireless Earbuds With Customizable Fit, $69
Top Features:
Earbuds attach to charging case magnetically for extra security
Includes silicone in-ear tips for a customizable fit
Available in four colors
Voice and touch controls
Water-resistant design
9. Marshall Minor II Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds, $79.95 (Orig. $129)
Also available at Marshall for $79.99
Top Features:
12 hours of wireless playtime
Custom-tuned drivers
Magnetic pause function (automatically pause when earbuds are attached)
Ergonomic ear-fit system to ensure earbuds stay in place all day
Multi-directional knob (play, pause, shuffle, adjust volume, answer calls, etc.)
Short cord for easy neck resting
10. Jabra Elite Wireless Earbuds With Charging Case, $79.99 (Orig. $119.99)
Top Features:
Four-microphone call technology
Up to 15 hours of use on a single charge
Fast-charge compatible
Two-year warranty against dust and water
Voice assistant compatible
11. Amazon Wireless Echo Buds With Immersive Sound, $79.99
Top Features:
Immersive sound with Bose active noise reduction technology to limit background noise
Alexa-compatible
Customizable fit
Sweat-resistant
12. Jaybird Vista, $99.99 (Orig. $179.99)
Also available at Jaybird for $99.99
Top Features:
Sweat and waterproof
Single earbud mode
Sport fit
Fast charge
Premium sound with custom EQ
13. AiPower Wireless Wearbuds With Wrist Charger, $179
Top Features:
Innovative design: earbuds are stored and charged inside a fitness band
High-fidelity sound
Premium fitness tracking (heart rate, calories burned, steps, pedometer, distance)
Waterproof
Available in four colors
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