1
Meze · 2026Alba S
28% pricier ≈ $140
- Driver size 10.8 mm vs 5 mm
- Weight 14 g vs 7 g
- Highest frequency 25,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
- Amidio
- Audio
- Sony IER-M500
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Alternatives to Sony IER-M500
10 wired & neckband earphones at a similar price that compete with the IER-M500 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the IER-M500
2
Suunto · 2025AQUA LIGHT
18% pricier ≈ $130
- Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 10 Hz
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
3
Sennheiser · 2025IE 200
28% pricier ≈ $140
- Lowest frequency 6 Hz vs 10 Hz
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
9% pricier ≈ $120
- Weight 26 g vs 7 g
- Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 10 Hz
48% cheaper ≈ $55
- Driver size 32 mm vs 5 mm
6
Truthear · 2024Hexa
9% cheaper ≈ $100
- Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 10 Hz
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
7
Teufel · 2024Airy Open TWS
11% cheaper ≈ $95
- Driver size 14 mm vs 5 mm
- Lowest frequency 70 Hz vs 10 Hz
- Highest frequency 16,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
8
Etymotic · 2024ER2XR Extended Response
37% pricier ≈ $150
- Highest frequency 16,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
- Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 10 Hz
18% pricier ≈ $130
- Weight 26 g vs 7 g
- Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 10 Hz
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Meze · 2024Alba
55% pricier ≈ $170
- Highest frequency 25,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
- Lowest frequency 15 Hz vs 10 Hz