Looking for low–mid budget TWS for iPhone

[Dr Pawell]

Hi everyone, it's my first post here.

I asked /r/headphones and /r/headphoneadvice many times and yet only a few could suggest to me, and I have in mind a few options, but I wanted someone to correct me or suggest other options.

My budget is up to $150, but I'm from Ukraine, so that means fewer options and prices could differ a little. Here's the list I made (all of those are available in Ukraine right now, so some of them might be outdated, I guess). I did a little poll, and there were only a few votes, but I added other suggestions outside the poll, and here's what I got:

1. Anker SoundCore Liberty 2 Pro
2. Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2
3. Anker Soundcore Life Note
4. Anker Soundcore Life P2
   People mentioned Anker SoundCore Life P2, though physical (I mean non–touch) control concerns me, and it was absent on Crinacle, so that's a bad thing too
5. Audio-Technica ATH-CK3TW BK
6. Edifier TWS5
7. FIIL T1X TWS
8. JABRA Elite 65t
   Had one vote
9. JBL Live 300 TWS
10. JBL Tune 125 TWS
11. Marshall Minor II Bluetooth
12. OPPO Enco W51
    When I was in store, the shop assistant suggested to me Enco W51, I kinda liked it, but I recorded an audio message to myself, played it and it sounded absolutely horrible.
13. Philips TAST702BK
14. Philips TAT3215BK
15. Samsung Galaxy Buds+
    With a huge difference, Samsung Galaxy Buds+ were suggested the most
16. Sennheiser CX 150BT
17. SkullCandy Indy True Wireless
18. Sony WF-XB700
    Had one vote
19. Soundpeats True Engine 3SE
    Had one vote

So what do I need? A perfect alternative to Airpods. I'd buy them instantly, but because they're not IEM, they fit badly in my ear and it literally aches even after a short period of wearing. Airpods Pro was like an answer from heaven to me until I saw their price. My friend bought them, I tried them and it was the second time in my life when I thought that Apple is overpriced (the first were the wheels for Mac). It bothers me that I should pay a lot more for IEM build or go outside the ecosystem. Apple were always like this, I get that, it's just the first time it truly frustrated me hard.

 

[silent-circuit]

Are you opposed to buying used? If not, the Sony WF-1000XM3 should be within budget and are very good as far as TWS go.

You could also try one of the aftermarket "earhooks that are also bluetooth" setups like the Fiio UTWS1, but it looks like they've been discontinued.

 

[Dr Pawell]

Sony WF-1000XM3

I'm opposed, sadly... I just love the feeling of new and I can them back to store if something goes wrong. I'll check maybe there are some discounts because I considered them, but the price was too high for me.

Thanks anyway!

 

[nakedtoes]

I have the Tronsmart Spunky beat and it has all features of the more expensive TWS like usbC , Multi LED battery indicators and the sound quality is good on par and even better then most TWS ard $100 and more. Now the latest version even have app controls (mine old pair doesn't). Btw they having a black friday sale for the Spunky Beat APP edition with 69% off here ---> https://bit.ly/3pBuN7f

 

[Dr Pawell]

I have the Tronsmart Spunky beat and it has all features of the more expensive TWS like usbC , Multi LED battery indicators and the sound quality is good on par and even better then most TWS ard $100 and more. Now the latest version even have app controls (mine old pair doesn't). Btw they having a black friday sale for the Spunky Beat APP edition with 69% off here ---> https://bit.ly/3pBuN7f

Wow, great deal! Why I didn't hear a lot about them?