A pair of reliable earphones is probably one of the best tech accessories you could buy yourself, whether you want something simple to connect to your phone, completely noise-blocking or just a trusted pair for music and podcasts.
The likes of Apple AirPods and Samsung Galaxy Buds are always top of the list but at more than £200 for either pro pair, you may want to find a cheaper alternative. And we have the ones for you that may just up your listening game....and save a hefty amount in your bank balance.
At just £24 both of these cheaper Anker and Amazon pairs feel like a better-suited option for anyone looking to save their pennies. If you're like us and don't want to fork out hundreds on a new pair and be worried they got lost on your trip to the gym, work commute, or holiday flight.
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Tom opted for his 'Apple-ditching' Anker pair after losing multiple pairs of headphones in the past, a swanky £200 pair just wouldn't be justifiable. Harriet hasn't caved again for Bose or Apple pairs again since getting her hands on the True Wireless pair from Amazon. And to top it off both cheaper options are priced at less than £30.
Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds
Tom says that the buds fit comfortably and have very good sound although they don't block all outside noiseUsed by Tom Capon as he turned to 'cheaper alternatives'
With Bluetooth, a 30-hour play window, two microphones and a tracking EQ to help you find your pair if you ever lose them it's pretty easy to note its host of pretty high-tech features, but are they worth buying?
"Yes - I was genuinely shocked by the quality of the sound. It's crisp and clear, especially in the vocals. The bass is pretty good, I just tested them on Muse's Plug In Baby, and while I didn't feel it thumping into my soul, it definitely tapped", said Tom as he reviewed the pair.
"Much like the Soundcore Mini, the battery life on these are incredible. The longest they are put to use is in five to six-hour gaming sessions when I'm listening to podcasts and playing something like Minecraft."
Amazon True Wireless
Harriet says these £24 earphones were her best purchase in 2023, and she still uses themThe pair that convinced Harriet Morphy-Morris not to upgrade back to Apple
"You simply can't go wrong with the A90 True Wireless Earphones, that's my tried and tested opinion anyway.
"The Btootos A90 True Wireless Earbuds are fitted with Bluetooth 5.3, noise reduction technology, a waterproof rating of IP7, and playtime of around 36 hours when on a full battery. Its packaging and casing very much resemble sets that retail for hundreds more, in fact, I'd go as far as saying the Btootos charging case is better than Apple with more attention to detail, like its LED display."
A huge selling point on Amazon's cheaper True Wireless pair is its battery feature on the case, as unlike more expensive rivals you can monitor how much battery you have left as opposed to guessing when you hear the dreaded 'beep' - you'd think this is included on high-end pairs but most of the time it's looked over.
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