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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.

Apple AirPods 3
Apple · 2021
AirPods 3
6 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
approx. price≈ $120
5.1

Alternatives to the AirPods 3

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9
3
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-TWX9
5.5
8% cheaper ≈ $110
  • Battery life 6.5 h vs 6 h
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 5 h
  • Bluetooth version 5.2 vs 5
JBL TOUR PRO+ TWS
4
JBL · 2021TOUR PRO+ TWS
7.6
8% pricier ≈ $130
  • Battery life 8 h vs 6 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 5 h
  • Earbud weight (each) 7.5 g vs 5.4 g
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
5
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
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
7
JBL · 2021Live Pro+ TWS
6.1
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
Technics EAH-AZ40
9
Technics · 2021EAH-AZ40
4.9
17% cheaper ≈ $100
  • Battery life 7.5 h vs 6 h
  • Bluetooth version 5.2 vs 5
  • Earbud weight (each) 5 g vs 5.4 g
Jabra Elite 4 Active
10
Jabra · 2022Elite 4 Active
6.8
Same price ≈ $120
  • Battery life 7 h vs 6 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
  • Microphones 4 vs 2
  • Earbud weight (each) 10 g vs 5.4 g
  • Total with charging case 28 h vs 30 h
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