Best AirPods Alternatives in 2024 (RANKED)

[@pickyaudio]

Just to clarify this video is specifically covering AirPods alternatives. Aka half in-ear. Aka Semi in-ear. Aka earbuds WITHOUT ear-tips. Comparing this style to a regular bud without an ear tip is not a fair comparison. They are different types of earbuds. ✌

[@listenrelax7467]

Same thought. I am looking for an alternative on-ear and an in-ear is not an option for me. 😄

[@filipemathias]

@pickyaudio hey friend, I contacted Nothing and they said at the moment they have two designs for the nothing ear stick. I commented of their channel make a comparison and they asked you to contact them.

[@aselasuresh]

This is my 2nd purchase based on your reviews, I got a nothing ear stick, sounds fantastic, clean clear sound with a huge amount of bass. Thank you again! Anyone who is planning to buy earbuds, you can trust this wonderful guy's reviews👍

[@pickyaudio]

Great to hear!

[@Katiemtz099]

I love my nothing ear sticks

[@charvlim5159]

So i did the spreadsheet but Is it normal if the !JBL always comes out on top of all the categories? 😊 was not biased at all 😇

[@pickyaudio]

haha that shouldn't happen. The personalised scoring just multiplies the original score 😅

[@ArifArslan786222]

Don't buy jbl live flex

[@higherself7655]

​@@ArifArslan786222 why, im planimg to buy jbl tune flex , vibe flex or tune buds

[@SNPDemon]

​@@ArifArslan786222 damn I was sure thinking about it

[@adriansuva3952]

​@@ArifArslan786222 y doe

[@kateb4848]

never regret purchasing nothing ear stick for my online meetings despite not having anc. it's been a year and noone ever complained the clarity of my words. so underrated.

[@majno44]

It does have ANC now through a firmware update

[@kateb4848]

@@majno44 even better!

[@lucidberry]

Do they work well with smaller ears?

[@deterfaktiskharitsoppay8660]

Nice video. Learned a lot! The AirPods 3 fits my ears well but they are a little bit expensive. How is the fit of the JBL Live Flex compared to AirPods 3, are they similar or is the Flex Live smaller/bigger?

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers! The live flex is slightly bigger

[@lexi6081]

That's wild that you gave Airpod 3 a 10 for volume and sound quality. Couldn't be less factual.

[@pickyaudio]

Please explain

[@lexi6081]

@@pickyaudio used them for years, the volume is dismal and sound quality is universally known to be middle of the road at best.

[@pickyaudio]

Comparing to the rest of the half in ear market though?

[@lexi6081]

@@pickyaudio the JBL not only made me no longer need an audio booster, but sounds 100x better.

[@Supersonic107-5]

@@lexi60811000x better. The AirPods 3 sells on its name

[@fullclutch3395]

This is what im waiting for. I love my buds live and im beginning to explore another options which at least has an on par favour as my buds live

[@pickyaudio]

Nice, the buds live hold their ground despite being the oldest pair

[@fullclutch3395]

@@pickyaudio i don't know but somehow the most pro about buds live is it fits perfectly for my ears. never get fatigued in hours of usage with an acceptable audio quality

[@-KIMISAFOX]

You're looking for the Galaxy buds 2. Good price, most comfortable/ light earbud, amazing sound quality, low latency.

[@fullclutch3395]

@@-KIMISAFOX i am sure about buds 2 sound quality but still in doubt regarding in-ear fittings which i never get comfortable. But thanks for the advice. Most of people will agree with it

[@brandonsaga3479]

My favourite earbuds that I currently have 1. Powerbeats pro 2. AirPods Pro 2nd gen 3. Soundcore liberty 4 NC 4. Skullcandy rail 5. JBL vibe beam

[@robertoescobar5942]

Have you reviewed the Oppo Enco Air 3 or the Huawei Freebuds 5? Really curious about those

[@abhinav9452]

Wanted to get a earbud other than aitpods cause it is not in my budget. Could you suggest a good one? I am thinking to buy nothing ear sticks but if you uave a better option do let me know

[@macx3r0]

Buds live are phenomenal if you have an android phone. Use the ear test to tune then and they are amazing

[@Blu3_777]

The comparison i been waiting for. I never knew the nothing ear sticks were that good!.. Great News! I finally found a way to get the Jbl live Flex to the United States, by ordering them from Germany's Amazon.!!! That's the pair, i wanted the most because of the promised sub-bass, Wish me luck 🤞 ***Also Buds Live Gang yall dont sleep on them, I bought 4 of them!!!

[@pickyaudio]

Enjoy the Flex! Be sure to try me EQ and turn on ANC and enjoy the bass 😀

[@simeonivanov5200]

Hi, i am really struggling between JBL wave flex and the Edifier W320TN, as they are exactly the same price in my country. I want to ask for advice of whitch ones to buy concidering i am holding on mostly on 1- Sound quality 2- Bass+ Volume 3- Comfort. I will appriciate your advice !

[@sherifamr4519]

Thank you for your effort Can you help me choosing from Liberty 3 Pro Soundpeats H1 Soundpeats Engine 4 I love my earbuds to be having much of Bass and high level of volume So please help me choosing H1 is too old to buy it now in 2024 ? If your answer is Yes So Engine 4 or Liberty 3 Pro having more Bass and louder ? Thank you bro ❤ have a great upcoming year

[@pickyaudio]

No worries, soundcore Liberty 3 pro is the best overall

[@azharturk4855]

Give me favor bro Which one have better life by hardware JBL or Apple airpods

[@amq1996]

hey did you try the HUAWEI FREEBUDS 5? where would you place those in this ranking?

[@Matt-cw9cp]

I have a Honor 200, which one you think is the most compatible one? Because I have JBL earbuds and there are some problems with Bluetooth compatibility with this phone that I hadn't with other phones

[@seltana322]

Thanks for the video. Why not included Huawei freebuds 4/5? Bec my freebuds 4 have a compatibility issue with s23 ultra I was looking for an alternative. Based on your test I got the jbl and edifier ones. In your ranking they are rather equal but I found the jbl vastly inferior to the edifier. They are very big almost sealing the ear, inferior noice cancel and the case is crap. Interestingly both are inferior in build quality, sound and noise cancel even to the older huawei freebuds 4 that I compared them to.

[@anikmondal9256]

After going through countless videos from many different youtubers. This is by far the best one I have came across. You are doing amazing man, keep it up!!

[@EdwinYo-lp3em]

Always love seeing an aussie bloke talking bout tech on the Internet

[@itsgigarf]

Have you tested the Galaxy Buds3? Do wonder how they stack up against the Nothing Ear Stick 🤔

[@knorrissirronk8665]

Just wondering why you selected the Nothing ear stick instead of the Nothing ear 2? Do you feel that it would have made a difference with this crowd if you had? NOT a criticism. Just honestly wondering as I'm awaiting the arrival of the ear 2, and was wondering how they would stack up in this list. Thank you for all of the research, and the work that you put into the production quality.

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! This video is focused on earbuds without ear tips. Half in ear fit

[@pierosalvatore2152]

Hi!! I have a huge question about the Nothing ones. How is the battery life with the ANC on? How many hours they provide?

[@babygumball6753]

Around 4 hours

[@nathonso_edits]

Great video! about the only one I could find for earphones without ear tips. I'm cursed by the fact that airpods fit PERFECTLY for my ear shape yet I'm not an apple user and they don't play nice with androids so trying to find an alternative!

[@HerveMaas]

What are you pairing this with? Because I had major issues with my Airpods 3 paired with a Samsung Z Fold 4 and the connectivity was horrible until my brother borrowed my Airpods and paired them with an iPhone which gave it an update which fixed most of the issues. However, that is not a fix anyone outside of the iOS ecosystem like myself can perform as there is no way to update Airpods with anything than an iPhone or iPad. Even a MacBook cannot.

[@piotrtrzaskoma3578]

He tested them with iPhone 15 pro. I used Airpods2 with S21 and they connected terribly. Later with iPhone 13 it was great and when I switched to S23 ultra it was also very ok. AirPods combined with Samsung is a lottery

[@TheRealChinua]

Great video. Thanks. I have just watched it and bought the Edifier W320TN. Everything is great, beside the control customisation: I cannot mute them with pinch 😢 I have to use them for calls and this was my #1 requirement. Can you tell us which one has the mute functionality? Thanks

[@Sqeezy3]

I have buds live and the fit is 10/10 for me. There are no better fitting earbuds for me from what I've tested

[@ItsMjauMjau]

Which JBL flex earbud fit like the AirPods 1 ans which one would you recommend. Tune or live

[@borjalpze]

Hi! Just about to decide between the Edifier and the JBL Live Flex but I was wondering… Edifier app has a list of previously connected devices so you can choose what 2 devices will be connected for multipoint if more than one is available… do JBL Live Flex also have that list? Or do they only remember 2 devices at a time? Thanks!

[@Healtsome]

I loved my Nothing Ear Sticks, they fit me well, the sound was good. but the first rain straight up killed the case😢 I'll order another pair while they are still for sale. Shame Nothing discontinued the Stick series. A new pair of Sticks with waterproofed case would be just perfect

[@malithlahiru-zl2dv]

Hey picky what do you prefer soudndpeats air 4 pro or relme buds air 5 pro? Which is better?

[@pickyaudio]

Yet to test them

[@malithlahiru-zl2dv]

ok

[@LordRobbert]

just bought the nothing ear stick off your link after losing my second pair of Pro 3's . Great video

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for using the link 😊

[@elijahignacio]

have you tried the huawei freebuds 5? hows the fit?

[@YosepPiedro]

which one better, call quality between air 4 and air 4 lite?

[@pickyaudio]

Very similar check out my Air4 vs Air4 lite review for samples

[@sarizonana]

Hey i have a question to anyone who wants to answer are semi in ear easier to tske care of them ? I just bought my G buds Fe and im happy with them but.... I think i got myself in trouble with buying a 100 dollars delicate pair probably i should have gone for something semi in ear? Are also semi in ear easier to clean from ear wax ? Need a suggestion for someone like me who needs an earbuds not so high maintaince.

[@pickyaudio]

You're all good the buds FE are built well. Just be sure to wipe them down if you exercise with them after use.

[@sarizonana]

@@pickyaudio ohh okay thanks so much, after working out I always take of the ear tips and wash them, dry them and after a few minutes out them back on. So I am doing well great to know.

[@patrickbartholomae9867]

Thanks for the video. Semi open buds get overlooked to much and there are many terrible products on the market. I enjoyed the video and have bought the jbl live flex, good stuff 👍

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! There really are but it's nice to see improvement across the board

[@my1an3]

hi i was tinking of buying edifier X5 are they good and are they worth it ?

[@Sudegink]

All of these earbuds have no silicone tip that goes deep into the ear. Which is exactly what I'm looking for. Can someone please recommend a similar style earbuds with no silicone tip that is wired and has good premium quality?

[@danieleiorio6617]

Hi! Thanks for your detailed review. Based on this I buyed the JBL live flex. Unfortunately I got some issues with video/audio synch: I switched on the video mode through the JBL app but I didn't see much improvements and moreover a small lag appears every few minutes of video playing. Are you aware of such issues or it's just my piece of earbuds and I'd better return them? Thanks :)

[@greenmanalishi6963]

We’re the video/audio synch issues because you may have an iPhone using JLAb? I’m very interested in getting the jlabs aswell. Just curious

[@danieleiorio6617]

@@greenmanalishi6963 yeah, I'm using them with iPhone 15pro

[@danieleiorio6617]

@@greenmanalishi6963 I had such issues with iPhone and iPad as well, but I got a Google pixel as well so I have to try them with it

[@danieleiorio6617]

@@greenmanalishi6963 yeah I use them with iPhone 15pro and iPad: same issues. Maybe worth testing it on my Google Pixel

[@danieleiorio6617]

@@greenmanalishi6963 yeah I use them with i phone 15 pro and i Pad: same issues

[@steveb2088]

Airpods 3rd generation =AMAZING SOUND : don't want to stop listening.....the best !

[@ahmetkbns3383]

Hello, which is the best headset with a good microphone without silicone? Your advice is very important.

[@piotrtrzaskoma3578]

AirPods will be the best for calls, no matter which model you choose. I have been using them for calls for many years, but for listening to music I prefer JBL.

[@AdamCiszewski]

After 4 months from comparison, are there any new - worth try - alternatives? ☺️ Already have edifier and it's very good ❤

[@AcoWibowo]

Hello maybe out of topic with this video, but i want to ask you about Spinfit Omni is it fit properly with Earfun Air 3 pro? Since there is no guidance which one is fit with which. Thank you

[@pickyaudio]

Yep any size of Omni tips fit great and they fit in the case

[@shanepereraedu]

Hello Sir! I have a questions. When speaking of microphone and call quality, what would you choose between Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro and Anker Soundcore A20i? I just need a short answer 😇

[@pickyaudio]

Hey capsule 3 pro

[@shanepereraedu]

@@pickyaudiowhat about SOUNDPEATS Air3 Deluxe HS? Is it better compared to Capsule 3 pro in mic quality?

[@C6whatever]

Thank you for this post. I am shopping for some open ear buds and comfort is a big deal to me. I had gotten the soundpeats air 3 deluxe but they were to big for my ears. Sadly I had to return them and I am now looking again. I hate having small ears

[@lucidberry]

I have the same issue, I might reluctantly go back to my airpods 2nd gen if I can't find a good alternative

[@C6whatever]

@@lucidberrylet me know if you find any good alternatives

[@danieleiorio6617]

Hi! Thanks for sharing this, great video and very useful tips! Just a question: why didn't you test the Huawei Freebuds 5? I think they are worth it

[@-Archer]

Nothing Ear Stick or Soundcore Liberty 4nc?????

[@pickyaudio]

Very different buds. 4NC is better as they have ear tips

[@-Archer]

@@pickyaudio thank you so much!

[@matthiassventoest6800]

looking to get a back up pair of buds ... so I am here, just recently found you

[@pickyaudio]

Welcome! Hopefully my videos help 👍

[@sarizonana]

I also realized i want a backup pair for my full in ear earbuds

[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another awesome ranking and comparison, Picky! 👍

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! Thanks for watching

[@sprakenite]

Still using my Buds Live since launch. Main reason is I hate silicone tips 😂 you get great sound quality, bonus ANC for an open type and for me the best when it comes to call quality.

[@samsmith8415]

They are the best looking still to this day

[@ElRammo]

Sucks they are discontinued. I would insta-buy another pair after one of mine fell out while I was cycling 😢 I hate silicone tips, I don't need to be that tuned out from my surroundings when I'm moving around the world and the suction feeling is not for me.

[@enzomia878685]

Thanks for your review! I was leaning towards the Nothing stick, but I'm a bit bummed with no multipoint connection. 😢 Also, noticed Kenneth Tanaka on your laptop 😅

[@shoval085]

Hey,I thought about the earfun air pro 3 or the soundpeats air 4 pro. Does soundpeats fix there app? What should I buy?what's matter to me the most is noise cancelling and controls.thanks

[@ainamanicolleb]

Which one did you go for

[@eagle9458]

Edifier or air4?

[@ricardogomes8144]

Nothing ear stick now how the web site says it have anc and multipoint is it True?

[@NumberSix.]

I have a question, air 4 lite or jbl wave flex,i need with no silicone

[@mydrive538]

I own JBL the bass is magnificent. I was in disbelief when I first heard it.

[@pickyaudio]

Same!

[@futelafutaldo4709]

Which ones

[@ilKamuTube]

I would immediately buy a pair of Nothing Ear, except that for a similar price I can get a pair of second gen airpods with wireless charging and a small case. I really don't understand how the engineers/designers at Nothing can't design cases that aren't BULKY!

[@nholan_etoile_tv]

Nice vid. I got the Edifier w320tn and Im happy with it. The sound is great but I notice when there a lot of vibration with the anc, I think the earbuds are losing on quality (tested on a long distance bus) but I don't have this problem on a train for exemple. The confort is nice but i would not going to sleep with. The battery ok, nothing special but the fast charge is perfect. LDAC is great but not on by default also you can't use LDAC on multipoint dues for some limitation. Give a 8 out of 10 ! Cheers for France !

[@C6whatever]

Picky do the soundpeats 4 fit the same as the 3 deluxe?

[@teamzpxdynamic1817]

Absolute quality content brother❤, your channel underrated channel

[@pickyaudio]

I appreciate that!

[@dahliahalicki]

Greatt video! Lots of good information, well presented in succinct manor. Spreadsheet is awesome too. Only problmes is I'm trying to buy the JBL Live Frex from your link and it keeps linking me to the Tune Flex. Are they just as good?

[@RobertNES816]

Have you seen the Panasonic RZ-B310W earbuds? They're on sale now for $44.

[@rainredfox]

JBL and Edifier are competitive?

[@sofiasofia7375]

Bro can you tell me OnePlus buds pro 2 alternatives

[@pickyaudio]

JBL Live Pro 2, Sennhieser Mom 3, Soundcore Liberty 4

[@gtbigdog3507]

The Live Flex still not available in the USA. I want them for their multipoint

[@pickyaudio]

I saw a comment saying they could order from Amazon Germany that deliver to the US

[@SChKaraoke]

Have you reviewed the Huawei FreeBuds 5 yet?

[@justgo4033]

Thanks for the video, i cant stand silicone tips anymore, they give me headaches, plus i wear earplugs all day at work, dont want to wear them at home . I got the soundpeat air 3 and they are great .

[@preston_s.]

This is the most useful earbud comparison I've ever seen. Well done!

[@shamlan89]

Soundpeats air 4 or Nothing stick???

[@Wayne-o5x]

If I was Completly honest, I’d say JBL 230nc are so good for the money

[@Savvy800]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm wondering why you chose soundpeats air 4 instead of soundpeats air4 pro 11:31

[@patrickbartholomae9867]

Pro are in ear, Not semi open

[@derpnaifu]

How exactly is IPX4 is better than IP54?

[@1980ify]

Which are the best budget anc tws

[@ENGEGY100]

liberty 4 nc where please sir?

[@ArifArslan786222]

Dude seriously, you also should've mentioned video latency. I literally woke up today, watched your video and bought JBL Live flex, everything's good but the latency for video is so bad and unfulfilling. Already put them for sale, wasted time and money. And no, app does not help with video latency.

[@Chris.P.Noodle]

I like the buds live, but I'm hoping the jbl's are a marked improvement in fit and sound, as I've just ordered a set. Great content btw, Picky. 👍

[@patrickbartholomae9867]

How was the difference? I have the live flex and tune flex myself and was thinking about getting the buds live for a try. Whats your opinion?

[@Chris.P.Noodle]

@patrickbartholomae9867 I liked the buds live, but in my opinion, the jbl live flex are day and night better for comfort, sound quality, and certainly ip rating.

[@MikeJones-dh1jo]

Do you have a somewhat recent video of over the top bass buds with high volume? I bought the Liberty 3 pro and buds FE recently and neither have enough bass for me. Particularly both are low volume. The Buds FE actually have a lower rattling type bass than the l3p which i like, but they cant be pushed far or they start to distort. The lp3s can be pushed with preamp boost without distortion but the bass seems too clean...i want that booming rattling bass. The Soundpeats H1 and Jabra 75t arent available where im at (korea), only a few newer models. Your max volume db spec lists in more recent videos is nice. Ur vids info seem to be quite legit unlike some other utubers.

[@rayszadude2940]

Can't wait for your review on Huawei freclip

[@MischaGielen]

I'm surprised about your opinion about the bass and soundquality of the airpods 3. The lacking bass of them is my reason to check this video 🙂 I didn't EQ them though, as if I turn up the bass in the EQ there's too much bass when listening in my car.

[@pickyaudio]

Yep that’s the issue if not having an EQ for the earbud in an app. They might be lacking in bass compared to in ear buds but are one of the better semi in ear buds when it comes to bass

[@macx3r0]

Ive never had these isues w samsung bud lives. Maybe because i use the ew on my s23 ultra to tune them

[@alicea5]

What’s the lifespan of each?

[@juanmanuel9864]

Where is the jbl earbud? I can't find it

[@pickyaudio]

Not as widely available but if you’re in the US I’ve heard you can buy them from Amazon Germany

[@gregthomas6637]

Wired earpods alternatives ?

[@whereweregoingwedontneedey4374]

Any good Aussie metal bands?

[@samsmith8415]

Buds live are my workout buds.. is anyone actually working out with them?

[@ToraTheWatch]

Super helpful video!! Made me make my decision which ones to get.

[@barbvqz]

Excelente video. Saludos desde Argentina!🇦🇷

[@azayn2434]

Great review, very comprehensive!

[@Thugpug-lp5qz]

I hope you do one for the best headphones too ❤

[@pickyaudio]

Maybe the end of 2024 if I can review enough!

[@Mangold108]

what about the Soundcore K20i? thanks

[@1980ify]

Soundcore space one vs Soundcore liberty 4 nc. Which one would would you rank higher on ANC?

[@SimonBauer7]

check out the xiaomi buds 5,these have the same airpods style design, but only cost 80 bucks, and have all the features.

[@rohanprem5359]

When it comes to Nothing Ear Stick's sound quality, how good is it compared to Edifier W320TN, when it comes to :- 1) Vocals and instruments' portion 2) Being able to differentiate the instruments from one another and also the vocals 3) Distortion at higher volumes I would prefer better vocal/instrumental clarity and quality, over punchy bass.

[@desmondmitchell5602]

Thank you for all your hard .work... my friend!!!

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers DES!!

[@thejoker1101]

I wish i can buy jbl live flex. not available in north america anymore sadly

[@asan1050]

Thank you for posting.

[@pickyaudio]

No worries!

[@engrkiro19]

Huawei Freebuds SE 2 is also a good alternative.

[@kristanjelatambio771]

Thank you so much for this very comprehensive review! Super helpful. I just know that you have put a lot of effort into this, so please know that it is very much appreciated!

[@thanos7929]

You forgot the soundcore liberty 4nc

[@pickyaudio]

This is an airpods alternative video. No ear tips allowed 😆

[@rohanprem5359]

How about the Oppo Enco Air3 /Air3S

[@Lalinstories]

Great review❤