Shoppers 'blown away' by £18 earbuds that 'sound just as good as Apple AirPods'
A set of wireless earbuds has become an essential item that the vast majority of us carry around on a day-to-day basis. Whether commuting, at the gym, or catching up on your latest binge watch while on-the-go, these handy earphones are easily accessible from their charging case and don't come with annoying wires.
However, with so many brands on the market, it can be difficult to decide which set to go for. While many high tech brands have their own models on the market with the most up to date features, these also come with a hefty price tag.
But it seems like you don't need to break the bank to buy a high quality set of earbuds, as Amazon is selling a set for under £20 that shoppers say "sound just as good as Apple AirPods". Normally retailing for £29.99, shoppers can now grab the black edition of the soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds for £18.
Shoppers can also choose from a range of other colours, including white, pink and blue, for the slightly higher price of £19.99. Designated as an Amazon's Choice product, these soundcore earbuds offer users a personalised listening experience. By using the soundcore app, shoppers can customise the controls and choose from 22 EQ presets.
Additionally, the app also comes with a useful 'Find My Earbuds' feature for when you accidentally misplace one of your earbuds. Boasting oversized 10mm drivers, these earbuds will deliver powerful sound with boosted bass so users can completely immerse themselves into their favourite music or tv show.
With 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, this can be boosted to 30 hours with the handy charging case. And if shoppers are in need of a little power boost, a quick 10 minute charge will provide two hours of playtime.
Users will also experience AI-enhanced calls via the earbuds as they come with two built-in mics to provide a clear sound. However, it should be noted that these earbuds do not come with a noise cancellation feature.
For those set on buying a set of earbuds with noise cancellation, Amazon is also selling the soundcore P30i by Anker Earbuds for the slightly higher price of £33.99 (RRP £49.99). Available in a variety of colours, these earbuds can reduce noise by up to 42 dB with its active noise cancelling system.
Alternatively, Argos is selling the JLab Go Pop ANC True Wireless Earbuds for £29.99. Also equipped with noise cancelling features, these earbuds have a total battery life of up to 24 hours with the charging case and shoppers can customise the sound via the JLab App.
Back to the P20i earbuds, they currently have a 4.4 star rating on Amazon and boast over 45,000 five-star reviews. Many customers were surprised by the sound quality of these earbuds, with many saying they would buy them again.
One happy shopper said: "I've tried countless wireless earbuds, but the Soundcore P20i by Anker have shot straight to the top of my list. From the moment I popped them in, I was blown away by the crisp, detailed audio—deep bass, sweet mids, and clear highs—with zero muddiness."
While another five-star reviewer added: "For sub £20, what can I say? I've used Apples AirPods since forever but lost a bud and thought I'd buy these temporarily until I got AirPods. But I won't bother now, these sound just as good, if not better."
However, one shopper grumbled about the fit, writing: "The bud is a bit wide. If you have small ears, they don't fit well and work loose and drop out."
While another noted a different issue: "Fit in ears nicely, however the sound is a bit weak."
But someone else who also compared these to Apple, said: "I bought these as a spare set to my existing AirPods and have to admit they are well worth the money. The bass is great and the charge time is beyond what I had hoped.
"I would buy these again and to be honest, for the money they are better value than the Apple earbuds, albeit they don't have quite the same range in terms of treble to bass or the noise cancelling functionality."
And another five-star reviewer wrote: "These earbuds are an excellent value for money! The sound quality is surprisingly good, definitely on par with some of the more well-known (and much pricier) brands. They're comfortable, reliable, and deliver great audio whether it's for music, calls, or podcasts. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality without breaking the bank!"
To buy the soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds, click HERE.
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