Apple EarPods Alternatives
The Apple EarPods is one of our top earbuds picks of 2026 ($19 · 4.6/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Apple EarPods for typical buyers.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 sits $230 above the Apple EarPods at $249 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 sits $280.99 above the Apple EarPods at $299.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC
The Apple AirPods 4 with ANC sits $160 above the Apple EarPods at $179 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro sits $230.99 above the Apple EarPods at $249.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 sits $210 above the Apple EarPods at $229 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 4 NC
The Soundcore by Anker Liberty 4 NC sits $80.99 above the Apple EarPods at $99.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
JLab Go Air Pop+
The JLab Go Air Pop+ sits $5.99 above the Apple EarPods at $24.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 sits $110.99 above the Apple EarPods at $129.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Soundcore Anker Liberty 5 Pro Max
The Soundcore Anker Liberty 5 Pro Max sits $130.99 above the Apple EarPods at $149.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
EarFun Air Pro 4
The EarFun Air Pro 4 sits $70.99 above the Apple EarPods at $89.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
EarFun Air Pro 4+
The EarFun Air Pro 4+ sits $80.99 above the Apple EarPods at $99.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Beats Studio Buds +
The Beats Studio Buds + sits $130.95 above the Apple EarPods at $149.95 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Anker Soundcore P30i
The Anker Soundcore P30i sits $30.99 above the Apple EarPods at $49.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
TOZO A1
Priced within a few dollars of the Apple EarPods at $19.99 with a 4.3/5 rating, the TOZO A1 is the closest direct comparable in the category.
Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 sits $230.99 above the Apple EarPods at $249.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds sits $280 above the Apple EarPods at $299 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Status Pro X
The Status Pro X sits $180.99 above the Apple EarPods at $199.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
CMF Buds Pro 2
The CMF Buds Pro 2 sits $40.99 above the Apple EarPods at $59.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Ear (a)
The Nothing Ear (a) sits $80 above the Apple EarPods at $99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro sits $230.99 above the Apple EarPods at $249.99 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 sits $280.95 above the Apple EarPods at $299.95 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Beats Solo Buds
The Beats Solo Buds sits $60.99 above the Apple EarPods at $79.99 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds sits $280 above the Apple EarPods at $299 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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