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Alternatives to Apple AirPods 5

10 true wireless earbuds at a similar price that compete with the AirPods 5 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Apple AirPods 5
Apple · 2026
AirPods 5
4 hActive noise cancellingIPx7
approx. price≈ $150
6.3

Alternatives to the AirPods 5

Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro
1
Soundcore · 2026AeroFit 2 Pro
8.1
Same price ≈ $150
  • Battery life 7 h vs 4 h
  • Battery life with ANC 24 h vs 4 h
  • Total with charging case 34 h vs 20 h
  • Earbud weight (each) 10.5 g vs 4.3 g
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx7
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
2
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.2
7% pricier ≈ $160
  • Battery life 9 h vs 4 h
  • Total with charging case 38 h vs 20 h
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 4 h
  • Earbud weight (each) 5.5 g vs 4.3 g
LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am
Same price ≈ $150
  • Battery life 10 h vs 4 h
  • Battery life with ANC 7 h vs 4 h
  • Total with charging case 30 h vs 20 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx7
  • Earbud weight (each) 5.3 g vs 4.3 g
Anker Aeroclip 2
4
Anker · 2026Aeroclip 2
6.8
27% pricier ≈ $190
  • Battery life 8 h vs 4 h
  • Total with charging case 32 h vs 20 h
  • Microphones 4 vs 2
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Earbud weight (each) 6.2 g vs 4.3 g
JBL LIVE Buds 4
5
JBL · 2026LIVE Buds 4
8.9
13% pricier ≈ $170
  • Battery life 10 h vs 4 h
  • Battery life with ANC 8 h vs 4 h
  • Bluetooth version 6 vs 5.3
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx7
  • Earbud weight (each) 4.8 g vs 4.3 g
Fairphone Fairbuds 2
6
Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2
7.0
13% cheaper ≈ $130
  • Battery life 8 h vs 4 h
  • Total with charging case 40 h vs 20 h
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 4 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx7
  • Earbud weight (each) 5.8 g vs 4.3 g
Anker Liberty Buds 2
7
Anker · 2026Liberty Buds 2
9.3
7% cheaper ≈ $140
  • Battery life 12 h vs 4 h
  • Total with charging case 46 h vs 20 h
  • Battery life with ANC 7 h vs 4 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx7
  • Earbud weight (each) 4.7 g vs 4.3 g
Huawei FreeClip 2
8
Huawei · 2026FreeClip 2
8.6
13% pricier ≈ $170
  • Battery life 38 h vs 4 h
  • Bluetooth version 6 vs 5.3
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Earbud weight (each) 5.1 g vs 4.3 g
Shokz OpenFit Air 2
9
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.6
20% cheaper ≈ $120
  • Battery life 8 h vs 4 h
  • Total with charging case 36 h vs 20 h
  • Bluetooth version 6.1 vs 5.3
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx7
  • Earbud weight (each) 7.2 g vs 4.3 g
Shokz OpenDots Air
10
Shokz · 2026OpenDots Air
6.4
20% cheaper ≈ $120
  • Battery life 9 h vs 4 h
  • Total with charging case 36 h vs 20 h
  • Microphones 4 vs 2
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx7
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