Tech Giant Apple, took the world by storm, when it announced that newer iPhones would no longer sport the 3.5mm headphone jack, a design decision that still remains controversial today. Some argue that though it is a few years too soon, the Cupertino, California-based company’s reasoning is sound (no pun intended). Wireless is the way forward, and more and more people are trading their wired earbuds for ones that ditch tangle-prone cables.
While the new generation Apple Airpods (pictured above) come with longer talk times, hands-free Siri and a wireless charging case, (all huge improvements over the original Airpods), they are not everyone’s favorites. They still face some serious competition on both price and features as very many tech makers are offering great and truly wireless earbuds for Android, iOS, and Windows devices.
If you are in the market for a fresh pair of high-end wireless headphones, then this is for You.
Below are some of the beast alternatives to the Apple AirPods in the market.
Sennheiser Momentum Earbuds
Sennheiser Momentum Earbuds
Sennheiser is a brand that really needs no introduction (at least among audiophiles), so it is no surprise that the brand also offers one of the best-made and best-sounding alternatives to the Apple AirPods that money can buy. The Momentum however, delivers more than just the superb sound you’d expect from Sennheiser.
Sennheiser Momentum True WirelessEarbuds come loaded with modern features like Smart Pause (which detects when the headphones are in your ears and automatically pauses and resumes music playback), Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and a transparent mode that lets in ambient sounds such as speech so you can remain aware of your surroundings and even carry on conversations without having to remove them or turn them off.
They currently retail at $300 (30,240 Kenyan Shillings). If you have a little extra to spend, this is your best bet.
Nuheara IQBuds
The Nuheara IQbuds
The Nuheara IQbuds, pipe in ambient sounds when you want them to, letting you enjoy your entertainment while still being aware of your surroundings. This comes in handy when biking or jogging.
The IQbuds are especially good at enhancing hard-to-hear speech via an impressive and intuitive app.
While the Nuheara IQbuds also function perfectly well as regular old wireless earbuds in their own right, they also enhance speech and ambient sounds.
The IQbuds retail for $200 (20,160 Kenyan Shillings).
Jabra Elite Sport
Another alternative to the AirPods is the Elite Sport from Jabra. These true wireless earbuds are fitness, entirely sweat-proof and waterproof at shallow depths for up to 30 minutes, the Elite Sport in-ear headphones boast a heart rate monitor and can track your activities via the Jabra Sport Life app.
The Jabra Elite Sport earbuds, also come with several different pairs of eartips and hooks, to give you the perfect fit which is a must-have for keeping headphones in your ears during rigorous activities. The internal battery offers four and a half hours of music, activity tracking, and talk time, with the included charging case adding an extra nine hours on top of that.
Like the the Nuheara IQbuds, the Jabra Elite Sport in-ear headphones also retail for $200 (20,160 Kenyan Shillings)
