Ever since Apple launched its AirPods in 2016, they’ve become the face of the wireless earbud movement. Now, nearly four years later, with Apple continuing to dominate the category with a “Pro” line and premium features like active noise cancellation, rivals Google and Microsoft have finally released earbud competitors onto the market.
The Pixel Buds from Google and Surface Earbuds from Microsoft are available for $179.99 and $199.99, respectively, but they don’t serve exactly the same needs. Pixel Buds obviously work best when paired with Android devices, while Surface Earbuds are catered more to professionals with a PowerPoint deck at the ready. And, when it comes to iPhones, neither of these wireless earbuds integrate as seamlessly as AirPods do. Read more…
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