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The 1 Plus will keep you entertained for an impressive nine hours off a single charge. Like the originals, the real selling point is battery life. They boast app support, customisable EQ settings and both white and black colour options. But we're glad to say that the new version of those AirPods alternatives hits the spot. The Melomania 1 Plus have some big shoes to fill given the popularity of the original Melomanias (which you'll find further down this list). To sum up, these Panasonic AirPods alternatives are superb for the money.
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Music sounds clear and there's a great deal of refinement on show, which is to be welcomed at this price level. There's plenty of agility through the low end and loads of texture across the frequencies. We found this a little hit and miss, so we'd definitely experiment and consider mixing the sizes if it means getting a more secure fit.īoth noise-cancelling and sound quality are excellent. You also get five sizes of ear tips to help with fit. The touch controls on each bud are responsive and intuitive, allowing you to control your music and switch between noise-cancelling modes with zero fuss. A 15-minute USB-C quick-charge can deliver 70 minutes of playback. Specs are thorough, with noise-cancelling tech, an Ambient Mode, twin mics for voice calls, and battery life that totals 19.5 hours (6.5hrs from the buds and 13hrs from the charging case). The RZ-S500W are the company's first foray into the market and they're sensational performers for the money. Panasonic isn't a brand that immediately springs to mind when you think of the best AirPods alternatives. If you buy one pair of AirPods alternatives this year, make it the WF-1000XM4.
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IPX4 water resistance is included, as are clever features such as Quick Attention and Speak-To-Chat which both allow you to have a conversation without removing the earbuds. Combine this with brilliant noise cancelling courtesy of Sony's Integrated Processor V1 and the WF-1000XM4 are difficult to fault. The Sonys are comfortable to wear too, with touch-sensitive controls and ear tips that provide excellent noise isolation. The wireless charging case also extends this by a further 16 hours. Those who prioritise battery life in their AirPods alternatives should find the eight hours promised by the Sonys more than sufficient. You can't help but be carried away by their sense of musicality. There's dynamics and detail in spades and it's a balanced performance, with taut, precise bass notes and refined, sophisticated vocals. With the new WF-1000XM4, Sony's managed to build on the huge success of the WF-1000XM3 (below) and produce a sensational pair of AirPods alternatives.