From its popular AirTags to its award-winning watches, Apple Inc. creates some of the best accessory tech available today.
The AirPods Pro is probably the crown jewel of Apple’s accessory ecosystem, offering a slew of useful functions while maintaining noise cancellation and increased sound clarity.
With a price tag of $249, audiophiles everywhere may want to explore other items that provide a similar experience at a lower cost.
Benzinga gathered a list of these choices:
1. Panasonic RZ-S500W, $119 at Amazon.com, Inc.
Reasons to Buy—According to WhatHiFi.com
Expansive detailed presentation
Excellent noise canceling
Superb touch controls
Reasons to Avoid
Fit could be an issue for some
2. Sony Group Corp. WF-C500, $98 at Amazon
Reasons to Buy
Compact and comfortable design
Spirited, well-balanced sound
Fine control app
Reasons to Avoid
Ordinary battery life
Slightly small-scale sound
Numerous serious rivals
3. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus, $79.95 at Amazon
Reasons to Buy
Extra dynamic expression
Great clarity
Slick app support
Reasons to Avoid
No noise canceling
4. Alphabet Inc.’s Google Pixel Buds A-Series (Benzinga Staff Pick), $99 at Amazon
Reasons to Buy
Well-rounded, clean sound
Comfortable
Reliable connection
Reasons to Avoid
No volume touch control on buds
No noise-canceling
5. Sony WF-1000XM3, $128 at Amazon
Reasons to Buy
Rhythmic, entertaining sound
Accomplished noise-canceling
Impressive battery life
Reasons to Avoid
No aptX HD support
No IP rating
By AJ Fabino
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