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24 alternatives to AirPods.WTF

AirPods mic sounds terrible in calls

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 3 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. AirPods.WTF launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   A macOS app to prevent sound quality degradation on AirPods▲223

   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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   Mic Drop 2.0▲145

   Mute your mic in any app—with your AirPods

   2024 · getmicdrop.com · its alternatives →

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   Apple AirPods▲448

   Wireless earphones from Apple

   2016 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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   AirPods 2.0▲497

   Now with 50% more talk time, hands-free Siri, and more 🎧

   2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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   AirPods Pro▲576

   New AirPods with active noise cancellation

   2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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   AirPods Max▲299

   New over the ear headphones from Apple

   2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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   AirPods 4▲216

   Now with active noise cancellation

   2024 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Cuefree▲157

   Put your AirPods in, your Mac starts focusing

   14d ago · wearcue.top · its alternatives →

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   AirPods Pro Second Generation▲549

   The next generation of AirPods Pro

   2022 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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    AirPods 5from $129/mo▲220

    1.5x Active Noise Cancellation, AI Siri, Live Translation

    Sep 2026 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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    AirPods Pro 2▲254

    The latest flagship AirPods from Apple

    2024 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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    AirBar▲497

    Connect to your AirPods in a click

    2018 · tiivik.github.io · its alternatives →

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    Apple Airpods (3rd Generation)▲122

    Now with spatial audio and a longer battery life

    2021 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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    AirFly▲197

    Use your AirPods with any wired headphone jack

    2018 · twelvesouth.com · its alternatives →

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    Airbounce for Mac▲230

    One magic button for easier calls

    2024 · airbounce.co · its alternatives →

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    AirBuddyfrom $20/mo▲509

    Bring the same AirPods experience from iOS to Mac

    2019 · v3.airbuddy.app · its alternatives →

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    ToothFairy▲131

    Connect accessories to your Mac with a single click

    2018 · c-command.com · its alternatives →

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    PairPods▲170

    Easily share audio on macOS

    2025 · pairpods.app · its alternatives →

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    Marsbot for AirPods▲128

    Your audio guide to the city from Foursquare

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Voicepods▲133

    Convert any text to human-like voice

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    InEarPods▲9

    Make Apple Airpods into noise-cancelling in-ear headphones

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    CrystalClear Sound▲3

    Mic configuration issues are no more.

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Surface Earbuds▲212

    A new AirPods competitor from Microsoft

    2019 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

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    Aero FLUX▲140

    Wireless earbuds that just work. AirPods alternative

    2016 · its alternatives →

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