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Alternatives to Apple AirPods 3

10 true wireless earbuds at a similar price that compete with the AirPods 3 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the AirPods 3

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9
3
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-TWX9
5.4
8% pricier ≈ $130
  • Battery life 6.5 h vs 6 h
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 5 h
  • Bluetooth version 5.2 vs 5
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
4
Huawei · 2023FreeBuds Pro 3
6.7
Same price ≈ $120
  • Bluetooth version 5.2 vs 5
  • Total with charging case 31 h vs 30 h
  • Battery life with ANC 4 h vs 5 h
  • Earbud weight (each) 5.8 g vs 5.4 g
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.6
8% pricier ≈ $130
  • Battery life 8 h vs 6 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
  • Bluetooth version 5.2 vs 5
  • Total with charging case 20 h vs 30 h
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
7
JBL · 2021Live Pro+ TWS
6.0
8% cheaper ≈ $110
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
  • Battery life with ANC 7 h vs 5 h
  • Total with charging case 28 h vs 30 h
Huawei Freebuds 5
8
Huawei · 2023Freebuds 5
6.0
Same price ≈ $120
  • Bluetooth version 5.2 vs 5
  • Battery life 5 h vs 6 h
  • Battery life with ANC 3 h vs 5 h
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
10
Sennheiser · 2022Momentum True Wireless 3
6.1
17% cheaper ≈ $100
  • Battery life 7 h vs 6 h
  • Microphones 6 vs 2
  • Bluetooth version 5.2 vs 5
  • Earbud weight (each) 11.6 g vs 5.4 g
  • Total with charging case 28 h vs 30 h
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