SoundPEATS Air3

The reviewer praises the SoundPEATS Air3 as the best AirPods alternative of 2021, highlighting its compact design, excellent sound quality with strong bass and clear highs, and useful features like aptX Adaptive and IPX5 water resistance. He notes some trade-offs, such as reduced battery case capacity and a slight hollowness in mids on certain tracks, but overall considers it a superb value.

The reviewer finds the SoundPEATS Air3 to be an excellent pair of semi-in-ear earbuds, praising their compact and lightweight design, comfortable fit, and balanced sound quality. They highlight upgrades over the previous model, such as aptX Adaptive, in-ear detection, and a gaming mode, concluding that these are a great value and a top choice for those who prefer non-sealing earbuds.

The reviewer finds the SoundPEATS Air3 Deluxe to be a solid budget alternative to Apple's AirPods, offering good value at $50 with a comfortable fit, decent sound quality, and a surprisingly large soundstage. While the sound is V-shaped with boosted bass and mids, it's not the most detailed, and the lack of silicone tips means they may not stay in during rigorous activity. Overall, it's a recommended budget option for casual listening and gaming, with some caveats about fit and connectivity.