Apple might never release its AirPods, so get these truly wireless earbuds instead

Apple’s AirPods were supposed to be released in October. Well, now it’s almost December and we still have no idea when the AirPods will finally hit store shelves. Truth be told, even when they do launch they definitely won’t be the go-to wireless earbuds for many people since their design is so… how can we put this politely… hideous. Tack on a steep $159 price tag and you’ve completely lost us.

Here’s another option: grab the Rowkin Bit Stereo Wireless Earbuds on Amazon for $50 less. They’re shipping right now, they’re more affordable, and they don’t look like someone took normal earbuds and just ripped the cable out of them.

Specifications:

  • Dimensions:

    • Earbud: 0.55”(D) x 0.82”(L) (14x21mm)

    • Portable charging case: 0.75”(D) x 3.19” (L) (19x81mm)

  • Weight:

    • Earbud: 0.18 oz (5.2g)

    • Portable charging case: 1.43 oz (40.6g)

  • Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery

  • Battery input:

    • Earbud: 5V / 35mA

    • Portable charging case: 5V / 120mAh

  • Battery capacity:

    • Earbud: 55mAh

    • Portable charging case: 250mAh

  • Charging time:

    • Earbud: ≤90 minutes

    • Portable charging case: ≤150 minutes

  • Standby time (power on): about 27 hours

  • Standby time (power off): about 120 days

  • Music playback time: up to 2 hours

  • Talk time: up to 3 hours

  • Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz

  • Bluetooth version: 4.1

  • Bluetooth profiles: HFP, HSP, AVRCP, A2DP and SPP

  • Audio enhancements: Noise reduction and echo cancellation

Package includes:

  • 2 Bluetooth Earbuds

  • 1 Portable Charging Case

  • 1 USB Charging Cable

  • 3 Ear Tips: Small, Medium, Large

  • 1 User Manual

Bluetooth Headphones, Rowkin Bit Stereo Wireless Earbuds with Mic…: $109.99

Trending right now:

  1. Report says the new 4.7-inch iPhone 8 will be more exciting than you think

  2. There’s a fix for your iPhone 6s’ serious battery drain, but you might not like it

  3. Samsung has started to turn the Galaxy Note 5 into the Note 7

See the original version of this article on BGR.com