KEY POINTS

  • Apple's AirPods and AirPods Pro are great audio accessories for iPhone users
  • Their expensive selling price, however, makes them too costly for some
  • There are many alternatives to the AirPods and AirPods Pro

Apple's AirPods and AirPods Pro truly are some of the best true wireless stereo earbuds in the market, especially for iPhone and iPad users. Their selling price, however, makes them expensive for some who can't afford to spend more money for accessories.

Thankfully, Apple isn't the only one producing TWS earbuds. There are many wireless earbuds to choose from in the market today, and some of them offer decent to great features at a cheaper price compared to Cupertino's offering.

Here's a quick look at some of the best cheap AirPods alternatives that can be bought even on a tight budget.

Skullcandy Sesh

Skullcandy has a very cheap offering in the form of the Skullcandy Sesh earbuds. These are IP55 rated for sweat, water and dust resistance, which means they can be worn when running or jogging on the streets. They also work with digital assistants. The only major caveat here is battery life: these offer a total of 10 hours playback. These won't hurt wallets at $40, however.

Anker Soundcore Life P2

Anker also has a cheap offering in the Soundcore Life P2 earbuds. This sleek looking pair of earbuds are IPX7 rated for improved water resistance in any weather condition, have CVC 8.0 noise cancellation for improved voice quality during calls, and an in-ear design reminiscent of (but not exactly similar to) the AirPods Pro.

The Soundcore Life P2 boasts of 7 hours battery life on the earbuds, extendable up to a total of 40 hours with the charging case. A quick 10-minute charge also results in an hour of playback time. Anker is selling it for $45 as per iPhoneHacks, but it's currently priced at $60.

JBL Tune 120TWS

JBL, a popular name in audio, also has a cheap pair of wireless earbuds in the JBL Tune 120TWS. This pair boasts of JBL Pure Bass Sound, and can be expected to deliver “a powerful punch to all your playlists,” the company said.

The JBL Tune 120TWS only offers four hours of playback on the earbuds, but the charging case extends battery life to a total of 12 hours. It is designed to appeal to the younger populace and comes in a variety of colors, including Black, Blue, Green, Pink, White and Yellow. It is available for $100 via Amazon.

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