# I Ditched My AirPods for These Better-Fitting (and Longer-Lasting) $45 Earbuds

> I use headphones like the average person: to take calls and block out distractions while working and to listen to music or audiobooks while exercising or out on backpacking trips.

- **Source:** [Nymag](https://nymag.com/strategist/article/anker-soundcore-liberty-neo-wireless-earbuds-review.html?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3be3db77d114dc16fa5d5b)
- **Published:** 2026-06-24
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #airpods #headphones
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3be3db77d114dc16fa5d5b

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