Written by Maurits
Edited on
13 October 2025
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14:47
The best alternatives for Apple AirPods
You're looking for fully wireless earbuds and want to know whether there are decent alternatives for the Apple AirPods or AirPods Pro. In this article, you can read all about the wireless earbuds that I think are a worthy alternative to the AirPods. I'll list 3 for you.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: quickly connects to your Samsung smartphone
The AirPods are known to connect to your iCloud devices in no time. Just open the charging case and the earbuds connect to your iPhone in your pocket. If you don't have an iPhone but a Samsung smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro are for you. These have the same function, but for Samsung smartphones. Turn on the earbuds and your phone will recognize the earbuds in seconds. The earbuds also automatically adjust to your ears with Galaxy AI.
239,-
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Specifications Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
| Wearing method: | In-ear |
|---|---|
| Battery life: | 6 hours |
| Battery life case: | 20 hours |
| Water-resistant: | Waterproof (IP57) |
| Controls: | Touchpad |
JBL Live Flex 3: same design
If you're looking for earbuds that look similar to the AirPods 4, the JBL Live Flex are suitable for you. The wearing method is the same as the Apple earbuds, so they don't go directly into your ears but hang in the round part of your ear.
156,-
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Specifications JBL Live Flex 3
| Wearing method: | Earbud |
|---|---|
| Battery life: | 10 hours |
| Battery life case: | 40 hours |
| Water-resistant: | Yes, splash proof (IP54) |
| Controls on the earbuds: | Touchpad |
Sony WF-1000XM5: alternative to the AirPods Pro 2
If you're looking for an alternative to the AirPods Pro 2, the Sony WF-1000XM5 are for you. Just like the Apple Pro earbuds, these have noise canceling that reduces ambient noise and white noise.
Retail price Sony
279,-179,-
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Specifications Sony WF-1000XM5
| Wearing method: | In-ear |
|---|---|
| Battery life: | 8 hours |
| Battery life case: | 16 hours |
| Water-resistant: | Yes (IPX4) |
| Controls: | Touchpad |
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Article by Maurits
Audio Expert.