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AirPods 2 clones (finally a perfect 100% copy with H1 chip)
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Yeah. That part does suck for sure.
I’ve trained myself to order off Ali, archive the confirmation and sort of forget about it and just get “surprised” in a few weeks.
I can't personally vouch for anything yet as mine won't be here for several weeks.
I went with the i80 mainly because I wanted the newest/best options, at least from what I could tell.
I'm in the same boat as you in just wanting something extra for the gym.
I don't really care about Hey Siri, the popup pairing thing or really any "on AirPod" controls, etc.
Just want some "extras" that stream music and just "function and sound good".
Hope these work for that. Despite enjoying my Airpods, I just find the pricing from Apple to be bordering on extortion. I soured a bit on all of it with how my original AirPods batteries are getting down to "barely usable" after just a couple years. That's a very expensive "disposable" set of headphones to me. Not a fan of that.
I'm ok with some margin, but let's be honest, Apple overcharges dramatically for nearly everything now. It's actually gotten to the point where I hesitate to purchase things nearly as much as I once did and it honestly even hampers my enjoyment during ownership knowing how much I got bent over for XYZ Apple product.
If they'd like to lower the Gen 1 Airpods price to where it should be at this point (about $79), I'd probably buy another pair -- but we know that's never happening with the Bean Counter up top.
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Well - I cancelled my order.
The i90 and it becoming even closer to a perfect clone has made me decide to wait on the sidelines and see some reviews of the i80 and maybe i90 down the line.
The i90 and it becoming even closer to a perfect clone has made me decide to wait on the sidelines and see some reviews of the i80 and maybe i90 down the line.
Just bought me some i60s to hold me out until the blue beats come. Hoping for the best!
Early review. They're great for the price! My iPhone thinks they are airpods and so does my Mac. It's scary how close these are to airpods.
Eh, ordered them May 18th and got them yesterday. Not too bad.
I got my i60 TWS. While they sound good, the quality of the build is noticeably sub-par to my real airpods. Additionally, they are finicky in detecting my phone, the left airpod does not automatically connect at times unless I forget the device and re-pair. Not bad for $25 but I believe that's what these are worth. Also, the wireless charging has been mostly working but all the time.
These are great for me to leave in my car in the event I ever forget my real airpods. Also, if I lose them, I'll be less concerned considering they are $25.
These are great for me to leave in my car in the event I ever forget my real airpods. Also, if I lose them, I'll be less concerned considering they are $25.
Your devices actually refer to them as AirPods? That would make me think there is something not legal about these. Good for you I guess though. May as well get ‘em before someone is arrested for cloning and selling proprietary tech. Joke of course as I’ve no clue about these things.
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I don't buy that any of that is actually a problem, but isn't that 97.0 versus 2.775?
Can you show me actual evidence of both where it says that, the screen shot doesn't, and where that is an actual scientifically-verified problem?
Took delivery of mine today (also ordered on the 18th of May) and these are really good. Got them as a replacement for my younger son's AirPods (the real ones) that he lost within a couple of months.
Very difficult to tell these from the real deal. I can imagine people trying to sell these on Craigslist as genuine AirPods and buyers getting scammed. They're that good.
The case definitely feels lighter and more wobbly compared to the real ones, but sound quality is great, tap functions work perfectly, etc.
I got the ones that have wireless charging, though I don't think I'll be brave enough to let my son do that...read a few reviews on Aliexpress that noted that the case heats up, so will probably just have him stick to lightning charging.
$25 vs $200 (wireless charging model) is a no brainer, especially for a replacement pair. Even he loses these (though he's not allowed to bring them to school anymore), it won't hurt so bad.
Only downside I see is the 3 week wait from China.
Very difficult to tell these from the real deal. I can imagine people trying to sell these on Craigslist as genuine AirPods and buyers getting scammed. They're that good.
The case definitely feels lighter and more wobbly compared to the real ones, but sound quality is great, tap functions work perfectly, etc.
I got the ones that have wireless charging, though I don't think I'll be brave enough to let my son do that...read a few reviews on Aliexpress that noted that the case heats up, so will probably just have him stick to lightning charging.
$25 vs $200 (wireless charging model) is a no brainer, especially for a replacement pair. Even he loses these (though he's not allowed to bring them to school anymore), it won't hurt so bad.
Only downside I see is the 3 week wait from China.
