7 reasons you should buy these $150 wireless earbuds instead of Apple's AirPods (AAPL)

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To me, AirPods are the best Apple invention since the iPhone.
But they're not for everyone.
Apple's one-size-fits-all solution doesn't feel comfortable in everyone's ears — and if you have an Android phone, you miss out on some of the AirPods' best features.
No other product right now has the same level of polish as AirPods, but the $150 JayBird Run come mighty close, and even beat Apple's earbuds in some notable ways.

First, a quick list of similarities between Jaybird Run and AirPods:

Both Jaybird Run and AirPods last about 4 hours on a single charge.

Both come with cases that hold and charge the earbuds when not in use. (AirPods get an additional 20 hours of battery life from the case; Jaybird Run get an extra eight hours.)

Once you pair the earbuds to your phone the first time, the headphones will automatically connect every time you take them out.

Both earbuds can summon personal voice assistants and control volume and playback.

Both products are compatible with iOS and Android devices, though the AirPods are more limited on Android, and the Jaybird Run loses some features on an iPhone.

Now, onto the perks of the Jaybird Run versus the AirPods:

1. There's a better chance the JayBird Run will fit your ears, thanks to the flexible custom tips included with the earbuds. Apple AirPods are one-size-fits-all, for better or worse.

If Apple AirPods fit your ears, great! But isn't the case for everyone.

JayBird Run, thankfully, comes with two sets of oval ear tips, two sets of round ear tips, and four pairs of different sized ear "fins" to help people with all kinds of ears find a snug but comfortable fit.

You can combine different tips and fins to create a better seal for your ear, which is ideal if you're moving around or working out.

2. JayBird Run earbuds are sweat-proof and water-resistant. Apple AirPods are neither of these, so exercise with them at your own risk.

Note: Getting Apple to fix your sweat- or water-damaged AirPods will cost you $69 per AirPod, as Apple's Limited Warranty doesn't cover any kind of accidental damage.

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