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Not sure if Beats counts as Apple but I got some $40 Beats Buds Pro for $40 for sleeping
~$40 used on Amazon. The clear ones, cause clear haha
Beats Pro 2 refurbished. If you have a Mac it’s a plus. I use AirPods Pro 2 for all of my video calls but the Beats Pro 2 have the clip.
I lost my Galaxy bud 3 pros and haven't been the same since. They definitely had the best noise canceling. Right now I'm playing with beats pro buds and they suck. You can't even turn them on without the case.
I couldn’t keep AirPods in my ears no matter the different pieces they came with. So I bought Beats Powerpods Pro and they finally fit and stay in 😬. I’m waiting for the day that something changes with the AirPods so I can stay with Apple.
The previous powerbeats pro where SOLID headphones, not the new ones, they’re just too tinny and weird, only real upgrade over the original is the ANC
I have both cheap and expensive earbuds. Not gonna lie there are brands that have very good earbuds at a low price . TOZO for example have great quality earbuds that are usually in the $20-$30 range. I use these exclusively for work. I work outside and exposed to the elements. If something happens to them it’s no big deal. Now for the expensive, I do run everday and I need quality earbuds that will stay on so I have the Beats Fit Pro and the OG Powerbeats Pro. These aren’t going anywhere and the sound quality is great. AirPods Pro 2 if I’m goi my on a road trip. I need top quality ANC, no exceptions when I’m traveling. Also I always buy refurbished, my Volt Yellow Beats fit cost me $122 in “like new” condition and they came in the original box and were like new. My AirPods cost me $120 from the Walmart website flash sale(also refurbished) I save tons of money buying refurbished. They also come with warranty. My Bose QC headphones cost me $130 “like new” from the original price of $360. Give TOZO a shot, they will surprise you and always buy refurbished to save yourself a lot of money
When you say you need a button my first response is the Powerbeats pro 2. Their sound is not for everyone though. Also, have you tried just using your voice assistant for things you “need” a button for? I use Siri for most of this while MTB or while in the Horses and it works great. The Status Pro X have a small button on top and are a more overall ideal earbud option. But those Powerbeats pro 2 might be what you’re looking for if you can tolerate their sound.
Also use these and they are amazing. Have the original version for years now, they easily handle pouring rain and reliably last 9-10 hours when I use them for all day cycling rides. They also just barely block out some wind noise so it's easier to hear what you're listening to, while still being able to hear everything else as if you didn't have them on
Power beats pro (the original with earhooks.) I've tried shockz and don't like them
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