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Earbuds alternative to Air pods?

17 replies

Belshels · 08/08/2025 09:01

Can anyone recommend some budget earpods with good quality sound for the price?
We have used Soundpeats truefree in the past but they have now stopped working properly.
Recommendations appreciated ❤️

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Danikm151 · 08/08/2025 09:07

I don’t even know the brand of mine but they were £10 on amazon.
I just searched wireless earbuds and selected higher ratings and lower price within budget.
Been going strong for a couple of years now.

PomegranateVase · 08/08/2025 09:10

I love my JLab ear buds.

I’ve had these for 3 years and use them at least 3 days a week for around 2 hours minimum each time, and I also wear them at the gym when I actually go and they tolerate a hell of a lot of ear canal sweat!

I bought these for around £25 from John Lewis (I assumed they were John Lewis own brand but they aren’t - shows you how much I know!)

DappledThings · 08/08/2025 09:11

PomegranateVase · 08/08/2025 09:10

I love my JLab ear buds.

I’ve had these for 3 years and use them at least 3 days a week for around 2 hours minimum each time, and I also wear them at the gym when I actually go and they tolerate a hell of a lot of ear canal sweat!

I bought these for around £25 from John Lewis (I assumed they were John Lewis own brand but they aren’t - shows you how much I know!)

I have these too. Got mine from Amazon. The battery life is really good.

DeanStockwelll · 08/08/2025 09:13

I have some Soundcore ones , and their over ear headphones both of which I'd recommend

JudyP · 08/08/2025 09:13

Soundcore by anker p20i - cheap and from amazon and work great!

AppropriateAdult · 08/08/2025 09:14

Another vote for JLab - they’re excellent value and I’ve never had a problem with them.

RedDoorBlueHouse · 08/08/2025 09:15

Anker soundcore, still going strong after 2 years

GasperyJacquesRoberts · 08/08/2025 09:41

I've got a pair of Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds that I use a lot and really like. The noise cancelling isn't Bose quality but it's pretty good. I had tried the Soundcore Space A40 before but for some reason they didn't fit my ears and kept falling out.

Radiatorvalves · 08/08/2025 09:43

I’ve got Beats and love them.

ThePoshUns · 08/08/2025 09:48

I’ve got some Belkin ones cost about £20.

Belshels · 08/08/2025 14:23

Amazing, thank you so much for all your recommendations. I'm going to look into all those and see how reasonably priced they are, we are completely broke and need to get some for my teen daughter as her very old airpods broke xx

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Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 08/08/2025 14:57

Have you tried vinted?(avoid the new with box everything for a crazy low price) but i got a refurbished and cleaned pair of earbuds for £20. Also got beats over ear wireless for the same price. If you search you may find a bargain.

Belshels · 08/08/2025 19:14

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 08/08/2025 14:57

Have you tried vinted?(avoid the new with box everything for a crazy low price) but i got a refurbished and cleaned pair of earbuds for £20. Also got beats over ear wireless for the same price. If you search you may find a bargain.

Yes I have, it can be really good. Will keep an eye on it and eBay.
Recently though, I have tried to buy new or almost new Soundpeats and twice now, in spite of not being used, one bud didn't charge. I think the model I like has been around for years and so even if unused they probably lose their battery life.
Will try some of the brands recommended here instead.

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Belshels · 08/08/2025 21:37

Radiatorvalves · 08/08/2025 09:43

I’ve got Beats and love them.

What model do you have that youd recommend?

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LimeBasilandManderin · 08/08/2025 21:40

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IceyBisBack · 08/08/2025 22:18

Samsung Pro's.....best headphone ever!!!

Agii · 08/08/2025 22:32

Best ones I’ve had! Bought them at tkmaxx, and when I nearly llsr them , was desperate to find the same ones ! costs £29.99 , They are better than JLB £50 ones that I returned after 30 minutes ! It has acr mode and clear mode for talking with buds in x

https://www.groov-e.co.uk/groov-e-active-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-earbuds/gv-tw10-we

Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

Groov-e

https://www.groov-e.co.uk/groov-e-active-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-earbuds/gv-tw10-we

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