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Best AirPod Alternatives: Wireless Earbuds For 2019

If you’re opposed to Apple but want to give wireless earbuds a go — debatably 2019’s biggest new trend — there are a plethora of options for you to try out. I’ve composed a list of the best AirPod alternatives that technology has to offer. Here are some wireless earbuds for 2019.

Beats by Dr. Dre — Powerbeats 3 Wireless

If you’re looking for a name brand alternative to Apple, Beats is always a safe bet. Customers rave about the high quality sound they deliver, and these new wireless earphones are no exception. With a 12 hour battery life and waterproof casing, one might go as far as to say that they’re superior to AirPods with what they have to offer. Marketed as fitness headphones, perhaps their best quality is that they’re designed to stay in your ears no matter what level of activity you’re engaged in. However, they don’t come cheap; they’re definitely an investment, at about $40-$50 more expensive than AirPods.

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JLab Audio — JBuds Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones

A small Southern California based company, JLab provides an alternative to name brands like Apple at a fraction of the price. Coming in at just about $50, these wireless headphones boast a 10 hour battery life and superior sound system. A great plus of these earbuds is their three EQ — signature, balanced, and bass boost — giving you options as to how you’d like to listen to your music, which you can change without having to use an app. They also include three sets of gel cushion tips and a set of cushion fins, so you can customize the headphones to your ear and ensure that they don’t fall out.

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Beats by Dr. Dre — BeatsX Earphones

If you’re interested in investing in Beats but don’t want to pay the price for the Powerbeats 3 earphones, the BeatsX earphones are a great option (and also $50 cheaper than AirPods). With 8 hours of battery life and a variety of eartip options, they also offer a couple of hours of battery life if you can only charge for a few minutes. You’re even gifted with 3 months of free Apple Music upon purchasing (new subscribers only). As neckband headphones, you’re able to easily wear them around your neck when you aren’t using them without the hassle of having to remove them from your phone.

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Skullcandy — INK’D Wireless In-Ear Headphones

These headphones come in at under $40 and are great AirPod Alternatives if you want to give wireless earbuds a go but are too skeptical to invest in a more expensive pair. They offer 7 hours of battery life and are designed to reduce background noise. Another pair of neckband headphones, you’re able to control your music from flat cables that minimize tangles. Critics and customers rave about the surprising sound quality and thunderous bass they receive from these earphones, as well as how lightweight they are in your ears and around your neck.

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Bose – Soundsport wireless headphones

At the equivalent price of AirPods and offering only 6 hours of battery life, one might wonder if the Bose Soundsport headphones are worth the price. Let me tell you; yes, yes, yes. If you’re looking for superior sound quality, these earphones are your best bet. Great for working out, they stay in your ear no matter what and will deliver in the sound department time and time again. They’re also sweat and weather resistant, so you don’t have to worry about ruining them if you’re engaging in grueling workouts.

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