Built for iPhone owners comparing AirPods against Sony, Bose, Beats, Sennheiser, and other strong alternatives, using critic review score, user score where available, release age, price, and value pressure.

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#1 pickValueFair at retail

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

$349aptX Adaptive3y 11m oldTarget $332

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#2 pickValueFair at retail

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

$249.95ANC / aptX Adaptive4y 3m oldTarget $237

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#3 pickValueFair at retail

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

$429Snapdragon Sound / aptX Adaptive2y 9m oldTarget $408

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#4 pickValueFair at retail

Audeze Maxwell

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

$3292.4GHz Wireless / Bluetooth 5.3 / Planar Magnetic Drivers3y 6m oldTarget $313

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#5 pickValueFair at retail

Apple AirPods Max

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

$549Apple H1 chip / ANC / Spatial Audio5y 7m oldTarget $522

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#6 pickValueFair at retail

Apple AirPods Pro 2

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

$249H2 chip / Adaptive Audio / Spatial Audio / Bluetooth 5.32y 10m oldTarget $237

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#7 pickValueFair at retail

Nothing Ear (2)

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

$149ANC / LHDC 5.03y 4m oldTarget $142

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#8 pickBuyFair at retail

Sony WH-1000XM6

Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.

$399.99Powerful ANC / LDAC8 months oldTarget $380

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#9 pickValueFair at retail

Sony WF-1000XM5

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

$299.99Integrated Processor V2 & HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e, LDAC3 years oldTarget $285

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#10 pickValueFair at retail

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.

$249Apple H22y 10m oldTarget $237

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