8 budget AirPods counterparts

1. Honor choice

Honor's inexpensive Bluetooh headphones are visually very similar to AirPods Pro. This is an in-ear model, but without active noise cancellation. 7mm drivers are responsible for the sound in Honor Choice. The headphones support the AAC codec and receive sound without long delays. Connect to smartphones via Bluetooth 5.0.

Honor Choice works up to 6 hours of battery life. The charging case, which is powered via the USB-C port, extends this time to 24 hours. For phone calls and voice commands, each earphone has two microphones. Using touch controls, you can switch songs, receive incoming calls and adjust the audio volume. Headphones protected from sweat, rain and dust according to IP54 standard.

Price: 2 388 rubles.

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2. Xiaomi Air 2 SE

The updated headphone model from Xiaomi uses 14.2 mm drivers. They support the AAC codec and are capable of mono operation independently of each other. The battery capacity of the Air 2 SE is enough for 5 hours of active use of the gadget, and with a recharge from the case, the autonomy is extended to 20 hours.

The touch zones on the outer surface of the case can be used to control music playback and receive incoming calls. On smartphones with MIUI the remaining battery power of the Air 2 SE is displayed. The earbuds sync with Xiaomi devices automatically when you open the case.

Price: 1 853 rubles.

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3. Baseus Encok W09

Affordable headphones with 3mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0 support and built-in microphones. Battery capacity lasts about 4 hours listening to music. Battery case extends battery life to 30-35 hours, and USB-C charging time is 1.5 hours.

Like the previous models on the list, these Baseus headphones have touchpads for controlling music, activating the voice assistant and answering calls. The gadget can be used in mono mode as a headset. The models are available in four colors: white, black, red and turquoise.

Price: 1 401 rubles.

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4. Realme buds air neo

Realme Buds Air Neo with 13mm drivers support Bluetooth 5.0 and AAC codec. They work for 3 hours without recharging, and with recharge from the case they can be used for about 17 hours. The case itself replenishes energy via the microUSB port. Touch control allows you to play, pause and switch tracks, activate the voice assistant and answer incoming calls. The headphone case is protected according to the IPX4 standard - it is not afraid of them sweat and rain.

Price: 3 084 rubles.

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5. Anker Soundcore Life P2

Anker's in-ear headphones feature 6mm dynamic drivers. Soundcore Life P2 supports aptX and AAC codecs. The case is protected from moisture according to the IPX7 standard - the gadget will not break from short-term immersion in water. The appearance resembles AirPods Pro, but it is definitely not a copy of Apple's design. Life P2 uses Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connection. Each earphone has two microphones for high-quality transmission vote during calls.

The battery capacity is enough for about 7 hours of listening to music, and with a recharge from the case - for 40 hours. You can control the playback of tracks and answer calls using the physical buttons on the outside of the headphone case.

Price: 3 519 rubles.

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6. Oppo Enco Free

The design of this model Combines an AirPods-like shape with removable silicone ear cushions like in-ear headphones. Enco Free uses Bluetooth 5.0 to connect to devices. Noise cancellation during telephone conversations is provided by a system of two microphones.

Enco Free has 13.4mm drivers for audio output. On the outer surface of the earbuds there are touch zones for controlling music playback, adjusting the volume and receiving incoming calls. In the stand-alone version, the headphones work for about 5 hours of music playback. The case is charged via USB-C and gives an additional 20 hours of gadget activity.

Price: from 4 631 rubles.

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7. Oppo Enco W51

Oppo Enco W51 with 7mm drivers supports Bluetooth 5.0 and is equipped with the system active noise cancellation. The headphone housing is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP54 standard. The battery capacity is enough for 4 hours of battery life (3.5 hours with noise canceling), and with the case the gadget can be used for up to 24 hours (20 hours with noise canceling). The case supports fast charging via USB-C (80 minutes to 100%) and wireless charging (2.5 hours to 100%). Touch control is provided for switching songs and receiving calls.

Price: from 5 513 rubles.

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8. Huawei FreeBuds 3i

In-ear FreeBuds 3i with active noise cancellation support Bluetooth 5.0. 10mm drivers are responsible for sound. The capacity of the built-in batteries is enough for 3.5 hours of active work. With the help of a battery in the case, this time can be extended to 14.5 hours. A USB-C port is installed in the case for charging. You can switch songs, pause music and answer calls using the touch surface of the headphones.

The device is protected from moisture according to the IPX4 standard - can be used during sports training and in the rain. The FreeBuds 3i has two external microphones for recognizing voice against the background of ambient noise, and one internal one for detecting voices inside the ear canals. This bundle of microphones improves the sound quality when receiving calls.

The headphones can pause and continue playing when removed from the ears, but only when synchronized with smartphones on EMUI 10 and higher.

Price: 5 975 rubles.

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Please note: prices are valid at the time of publication of the article. Stores can update the cost of goods throughout the day.