Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to AirPods 5
1.5x Active Noise Cancellation, AI Siri, Live Translation
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.
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AirPods 2.0▲497Now with 50% more talk time, hands-free Siri, and more 🎧
2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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The next generation of AirPods Pro
2022 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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Right, here's the thing: If you are using AirPods(or any Bluetooth headphones with a mic in fact) on Mac and something activates the mic(i.e. you Shazam a song), the sound will be interrupted momentarily and will return in very low quality. This is happening because Bluetooth can't handle both way high quality streaming and the bandwidth is decreased to make it work. It's a known issue and here's what Apple recommends to fix it: https://support.apple.com/en-hk/102217 Most of the time(unless you are on a Mac Mini/Studio/Pro), you have much higher quality…
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Apple's tiny smart speaker, now built for Siri AI
14d ago · apple.com · its alternatives →
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QuietGlass▲84Screen privacy for your Mac, with or without AirPods
Sep 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Mic Drop 2.0▲145Mute your mic in any app—with your AirPods
2024 · getmicdrop.com · its alternatives →
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Earhoox▲107Comfortable hooks to keep AirPods from falling out
2017 · earhoox.com · its alternatives →
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Your AI Partner For Super Human Hearing
2025 · soundaid.app · its alternatives →
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Control Air▲113Touch-free gestures to control iTunes, Spotify, + more
2015 · eyesight-tech.com · its alternatives →
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