AirPods aren't worth the money -- here are some surprisingly cheap alternatives

The Cheapskate Show

On this week's Cheapskate Show, we debate whether it's worth dropping $160 or more on Apple AirPods. And whatever your opinion, we discuss good, inexpensive alternatives. Here are the CNET articles we referred to:

Best cheap true-wireless earbuds in 2020: Top AirPods alternatives for $100 or less

6 great AirPods Pro alternatives that cost less

The surprisingly good EarFun Free true-wireless earbuds are back on sale for $35

Best under $20: We discussed (and debated) the KeySmart, which sells for $22 or three for $44. as well as the $60 Star Trek KeySmart Pro with Tile.

Listener question: CNET reader Layne asks, “What types of things are the worst to ‘cheap out’ on?" You can ask Rick and Dave a question by sending an email to [e-mail].

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