Table of contents:
- Sony WF-1000XM3
- Huawei Freebuds 3
- Samsung Galaxy Buds
- Sennheiser Momentum 2.0
- Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay E8
- The AirPods Pro, a bad option for Android?
The AirPods Pro are Apple's new noise-canceling headphones, a perfect new accessory for those users with an iPhone or an Apple device and who want noise cancellation in their headphones. At Tuexperto we have already tested them and it is a good accessory for your iPhone, but… What about Android users? The truth is that you can use these AirPods on Android, but there are also very interesting alternatives for Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi and others.
Sony WF-1000XM3
We start with the best alternative to AirPods Pro, the Sony WF-1000XM3. These headphones have active noise cancellation very similar to what the WH-1000XM3 includes, in my opinion one of the best headphones we can find today. The difference is that these WFs are completely wireless and True Wirelles style. They have an Android app that allows us to synchronize the headphones and adjust the cancellation to pressure. In addition to adaptive control. That is, the headset adapts to the environment and activates or deactivates the cancellation depending on where we are. For example, if we are walking down the street, it will deactivate the cancellation. If we're on the plane, it will activate it.
In addition to this, it includes Google Assistant to allow us to read the messages. Or ask you to pause the music or play another song. Its autonomy is 24 hours, according to the manufacturer.
These headphones have a price similar to that of the AirPods, of 250 euros. They have a carrying case that is somewhat more bulky than that of Apple headphones.
Huawei Freebuds 3
Huawei's headphones are cheaper than Apple's, and they also feature noise cancellation. These Freebuds 3 are used for any type of Android mobile, but they are specially designed for the company's terminals, since with its Kirin A1 chip they allow fast synchronization with a Huawei mobile and indicate the battery level of the headphones and the box every time we open it. The box supports wireless charging and the headphones have up to 4 hours of playtime on a single charge. In addition, the headset allows for touch control. It also has a bone sensor for calls. This sensor detects what we speak to transmit a clearer voice to the microphone.
The Huawei Freebuds 3 are priced at 170 euros. They are available on Amazon and as a launch offer they give away a wireless charging base.
Samsung Galaxy Buds
Samsung also has its headphones, the Galaxy Buds. These have a somewhat less attractive design, and do not include an active cancellation like the AirPods Pro, but they are also a good alternative. The headphones have their own charging dock that also allows for wireless charging. In addition, they have direct synchronization with Samsung mobiles and can be connected to other Android terminals through Bluetooth. As for the audio, they work with AKG technology and according to the manufacturer they offer good sound quality. They also have a gesture control.
These Samsung Galaxy Buds are priced at 150 euros and are available in three colors: black, white and yellow.
Sennheiser Momentum 2.0
We move on to more advanced AirPods Pro type headphones. These Senngeiser momentum have a fairly high price, but they are very useful if what we are looking for is a direct alternative to Apple's AirPods Pro. They have an autonomy of about 8 hours and are synchronized via bluetooth with our mobile. They are also compatible with gesture control on the headset and have an Assistant to perform commands. These Sennheiser have their own app where we can synchronize and adjust the headphones, as well as activate or deactivate noise cancellation and transparency mode. The headphones are charged in their case.
These headphones can be found on Amazon. Its price is 225 euros.
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay E8
Bang & Olufsen, the well-known sound firm, also has AirPods Pro-type headphones although they have a high price, about 290 euros. In addition, they do not have active noise cancellation, but they do have a much more calibrated sound, with very good latency and a powerful microphone for calls. The charging case is leather and QI certified, so we can dock it with a wireless charging base to charge it.
The headphones, which have a design very similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds, also includes a touch control on the side that allows us to pause the music, go to the next song or answer calls. Its battery is up to 4 hours of continuous playback. It is available on Amazon. They can be obtained in various colors, although each model has a different price.
The AirPods Pro, a bad option for Android?
The AirPods Pro are headphones designed by Apple, so they are made specifically for the products of the bitten apple, since they have a chip that allows them to be synchronized instantly and with the possibility of activating and deactivating noise cancellation from their own headphones. But is it a bad option for Android?
Using the AirPods Pro on Android is possible. However, we lose functionality compared to using them with iPhone. For example, we cannot link them quickly when opening the box and we cannot activate noise cancellation through software. Yes we can link them via bluetooth, there are even applications that show the battery level of the AirPods just by connecting them to the terminal. In addition, although we cannot activate the noise cancellation by software, we can do it through the push button that is included in the headset itself. We will only have to hold down until we perceive the sound and the cancellation or transparency mode is activated.
