These $60 Earbuds May Be the Best AirPods Alternatives Online
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When it comes to wireless earbuds, Apple’s AirPods are still the gold standard (they’re on sale from $99 right now). But if you’re looking for a solid pair of earbuds that won’t break the bank, you’ll want to check out the OnePlus Buds Z2, which deliver the same great sound, comfortable fit and extra-long battery life for less than one-third the price of AirPods.
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The OnePlus Buds Z2 are discounted to just $59.99 right now on Amazon — down from from its regular price of $99.99+. The surprise deal gets you a pair of these top-rated AirPod alternatives at its cheapest price ever.
OnePlus Budz Z2 Wireless Earbuds
The Amazon deal gets you the OnePlus Buds Z2 True Wireless Earbuds in the same all-white colorway as the AirPods, with a matching white charging case. Get up to 38 hours of battery life with the included charging case. A quick ten-minute charge gets you up to five hours of playtime.
The OnePlus earbuds deliver surprisingly detailed sound for a pair of buds at this price point. Think crisper highs and richer vocals, with deep, pounding bass. The earbuds support Dolby Atmos technology for more enhanced, concert-like sound, and we’ve always found the audio to be clean and clear. The buds are great for taking calls too — they’ve got two built-in mics to pick up your voice more accurately.
One of the best features of the OnePlus Buds Z2 is the IPX55 rating, which protects your buds from heavy rain and sweat. The water-resistance makes these earbuds great for taking on a workout or run. The ergonomic fit helps the buds stay in place even while you move, and they’re lodged into your ears comfortably rather than “dangling” precariously.
Unlike the basic AirPods, these OnePlus earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology, to help reduce wind and ambient noise when you’re on a call or listening to music.
Pairing to your phone or laptop is super easy, and the touch-sensitive controls on the side of each bud put music and settings — literally — at your fingertips. The OnePlus Buds Z2 boast a 4.5-star rating out of 5, from more than 250 reviewers online. While similar models can go up to $100, get these popular AirPods alternatives on sale for just $59.99 here.
As with all Amazon deals, the sale price was live as of this writing but could go back up at anytime. We recommend adding these AirPod alternatives to your cart now. See full details here.
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