The best alternatives for Apple AirPods

Written by Maurits

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Silver
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Silver
Review is 8,8 out of 10, based on 43 reviews.
In-ear | 360 Audio | Noise canceling

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.

JBL Live Flex 3 Blue
Earbuds | 10-hour battery life | Touchscreen charging case

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.

In-ear | 8-hour battery life | Noise canceling

Retail price Sony

279,-

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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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