Why pay $179 for AirPods when these Flux 7 Earbuds cost just $26?

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These wireless earbuds pair perfectly to any device and cost just $25.99.
These wireless earbuds are a great and affordable AirPods alternative.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years, you likely already know that the iPhone no longer comes with a headphone jack. And Apple certainly doesn’t ship its smartphones with a free set of AirPods — the third-generation wireless earbuds retail for $179.

Want a more affordable option? Then you might consider these Flux 7 TWS Earbuds, which are on sale now for a wallet-friendly sum of just $25.99 (regularly $99).

Excellent sound and features in a colorful package

Flux 7 TWS earbuds provide excellent sound and versatility but with a bargain basement price tag, making them a great AirPods alternative. They pair automatically to your device, let you access Siri, and feature intelligent noise reduction tech for an uninterrupted listening experience. And they’re sweatproof and waterproof, too, making them a perfect option for people who work out.

The internal battery in each earbud allows four hours of listening time per charge. The included charging case, however, extends your listening time dramatically. The case can be fully recharged in just two hours, and the earphones, once placed inside the charger, can get to full power in only one hour. And you can use the case as a 2,000mAh power bank, so you can keep your phone and other devices charged.

Verified buyer Bob. R left a 5-star review, saying, “For the price one could hardly go wrong, the case gives the percent of charge available as well as the charge on each ear bud in an easy to see and read format.”

Aside from their seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem — which is frankly unbeatable by third-party earbuds, but at what price? — another thing AirPods have going for them is the fact that they look so sharp. Well, these Flux 7 TWS earbuds look pretty great in your ear, too.

Plus, the case looks top-shelf, and the earbuds even come in a range of colors so you can find ones that suit your style. Heck, they’re so affordable you could buy an assortment of them to go with several outfits, and still spend less than you’d lay out for a single set of glaring white AirPods.

Save on the Flux 7 TWS Earbuds

If you have an iPhone, then a set of wireless earbuds are practically a necessity. But that doesn’t mean you need to shell out $179. Just get these Flux 7 TWS Earbuds for $25.99 (regularly $99) instead, and save your money for the iPhone 14.

Prices subject to change.

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