Listen to Apple’s iPhone event with these affordable AirPod alternatives

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Apple is kicking off its annual iPhone event on Sept. 12, and it’s been heavily rumored that they’re going to unveil a new version (or versions) of AirPods, their popular yet admittedly pricey wireless earbuds. Luckily there’s a wide variety of similar wireless listening options you can get for much less. Here they are:

AXUM Gear True Wireless Earbuds

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If you need a strong set of earbuds for your workout, check out the AXUM Gear True Wireless Earbuds. With sweatproof coating and adjustable hooks to keep them in place during even the most vigorous activity, these earbuds will be your best friend at the gym, on a run, or even just around the house as a dependable wireless option for you to listen to music while doing chores. Normally the AXUM Gear earbuds sell for $299, but right now you can take 49% off that price and get a pair for just $149.99. Read more…

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Wireless headphones and earbuds to fit your budget

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If truly wireless earbuds are too wireless for you, here’s a clever alternative

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Truly wireless earbuds are great and all, but they’re not the easiest things to keep track of. While they’re fine to use when you’re just chilling at your desk or doing anything sedentary, they tend to fall out when, say, you’re working up a sweat or mowing the lawn. Admit it: cutting the cord is not always the best way to go — especially when you’re leading an active lifestyle.

It’s not like you can go back to wired headphones either. That ship has sailed. Luckily, there’s a clever workaround: The Something Strong Magnetic Bluetooth Earbuds. Read more…

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These Treblab earbuds could give the Apple AirPods some competition — and they’re 55% off

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You’ve got to hand it to Apple. Despite not being the first company to introduce truly wireless listening, the release of the AirPods prompted a massive wave of Bluetooth earphones in the market and led legions of people to cut the cord. They also normalized the once stigmatized wireless Bluetooth “look.” You know, where people look like they have Q-tips sticking straight out of their ears.

But not everyone has an extra $159 lying around to spend on earphones. Some of us have like, bills to pay. Fortunately, the AirPods aren’t the be-all and end-all of wireless tech. The Treblab X2 True Wireless Earbuds are a suitable — some may even say better — alternative. Read more…

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Skullcandy JIB Wireless review: Cheap earphones with booming sound

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Skullcandy JIB Wireless
$34.99
The Good

Well-balanced sound for the price • Big bass • Lightweight design

The Bad

Battery module can cause discomfort • Thin • possibly flimsy cables

The Bottom Line

The Skullcandy JIB Wireless earbuds sound good, with powerful bass, and they have a lightweight design. The six hours of battery life are disappointing, but at $35 keeping things simple isn’t a bad thing.

Mashable Score4.0
Cool Factor3.0
Learning Curve4.0
Performance4.0
Bang for the Buck5.0

You’ve probably heard of Skullcandy and may even know it as a popular headphone brand for people looking for affordability and decent amount of quality. The company’s JIB Wireless earbuds, which sell for $35, appear to fit that bill. Read more…

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Save $100 on these rugged wireless headphones that are great for working out

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Most people can hit the gym with a pair of run-of-the-mill Apple earbuds, have a light workout, maybe get a bit sweaty, and call it a day. You’re not most people. Your workouts are a perfect storm of intensity and activity. You don’t sweat, you rain. And you can’t settle for wimpy sound quality. 

For people like you, BlueAnt has created the PUMP Wireless HD Sportsbuds. Designed to deliver unrivaled performance during extreme conditions, this elite audio accessory is just what you need to push yourself harder. 

The PUMP Sportsbuds feature audiophile-approved sound quality, generated by customized 12.5mm speaker drivers in a Kevlar- and Teflon-sealed speaker enclosure. While most wireless headphones sacrifice audio fidelity for data transmission efficiency, these headphones don’t have to. Their built-in Bluetooth 3.0 technology with AptX and AAC codecs ensures lossless listening and superior wireless range, so you can leave your mobile device in a safe place when your workouts get extra wild.  Read more…

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Listen up: these awesome headphones are all under $50

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If you’re still using the earbuds that came with your phone, it’s time to treat yourself to an upgrade. We’re bringing you a curated list of headphones that’ll give you cleaner sound quality and advanced functionality — all for less than last night’s delivery bill. 

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Thank Walmart for this sale on Bose headphones: SoundSport wireless earbuds are $50 off

When it comes to sound, you can’t do much better than Bose. From the SoundTouch speaker systems to to the QuietComfort headphones, Bose is the undisputed king. They don’t come cheap though, so any sale is worth looking at. If you’re in the market for…

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