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Get Hooked on the 8 Best Hook Earbuds for Running

Listen up! Ear envy is real. Some fellas are able to do an entire workout –– jog the track, complete several sets of burpees, and smash an entire round of abs –– all without having their earbuds fall out. However, some of us just aren’t as hashtag blessed when it comes to the anatomy of our ears. That means your basic earbuds, as great as they may be, just won’t cut it. That’s right, we’re talking about men afflicted with AirPod envy. Fortunately, earbuds with hooks are the perfect solution because they provide just the right amount of fitted security without sacrificing ease and comfort. You’ll never have to worry about your earbuds falling out ever again. Aside from the...

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The Coolest Carrying Cases for Your Apple AirPods

Apple AirPods have carved out a permanent spot in our pockets. They dominate the wireless headphone game with easy connectivity, great quality and sleek design. In other words, they’re here to stay. However, AirPods have one drawback that Apple customers are familiar with; they’re not very durable, and the case is quite slippery. This means that clean plastic might scratch, wear or get dropped. And when you’re taking the headphones everywhere, this can be a real problem. For this reason, many users are turning to protective carrying cases. It keeps your headphones safe while giving them more grip and scoring some style points as well. We think it’s a great idea, so we rounded up 13 of our favorites below....

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The AirPods 2 true wireless earbuds are turning heads, but there are plenty of alternatives too

Whether you need something for commuting, working out, or to match your outfit, we have a pick for you.  Editor’s note: this list was updated on September 16, 2019, to include the JLab JBuds Air Executive, Beats Powerbeats Pro, and Sony WH-1000XM3. See: Full AirPods alternatives article at SoundGuys Best AirPods alternatives Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats Pro Master & Dynamic MW07 JLab JBuds Air Executive 1. Samsung Galaxy Buds The Samsung Galaxy Buds use the scalable Samsung codec to optimize streaming quality. If you own a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Buds are your best wireless audio option. They don’t support aptX but support AAC and the scalable Samsung codec, which works well with the...

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The AirPods 2 true wireless earbuds are turning heads, but there are plenty of alternatives too

Whether you need something for commuting, working out, or to match your outfit, we have a pick for you.  Editor’s note: this list was updated on September 16, 2019, to include the JLab JBuds Air Executive, Beats Powerbeats Pro, and Sony WH-1000XM3. See: Full AirPods alternatives article at SoundGuys Best AirPods alternatives Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM3 Beats Powerbeats Pro Master & Dynamic MW07 JLab JBuds Air Executive 1. Samsung Galaxy Buds The Samsung Galaxy Buds use the scalable Samsung codec to optimize streaming quality. If you own a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Buds are your best wireless audio option. They don’t support aptX but support AAC and the scalable Samsung codec, which works well with the...

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