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Just as magical as the AirPods, but more comfy and convenient

The BeatsX  headphones fix my biggest annoyance with the AirPods, which is their reliance on Siri. The BeatsX have a microphone so you can use Siri to queue up music or make a phone call, but since the two earbuds are connected with a wire, there’s room for a three-button remote, which lets you adjust the volume and control playback without getting Siri involved.

That’s a really big deal. The BeatsX also offer superior comfort, longer battery life, and more convenient charging, but just the existence of the inline remote makes these the winner over the $159 AirPods. The BeatsX even cost $9 less and come in colors. It’s barely a contest, unless you’re hooked on the AirPods’ wire-free style.

The BeatsX come with four sets of tips, two sets of wings, and a rubbery

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