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The Nintendo Switch system and Pomsies Speckles Plush interactive toys are among the contenders for this year’s best holiday present. In our book, however, that title has already gone to the AirTaps Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds — and here’s why.
1. You can copy your favorite celebrities’ styles without an A-lister’s budget.
Poke around in the purses and pockets of Maude Apatow, Busy Philipps, David Beckham, and Kristen Stewart, and you’ll discover that they’re all fans of Apple’s AirPods, a comparable pair of wireless earbuds. “I use those all day,” confessed Apatow, 20, when she gave Us a peek into her backpack in September.
The AirTaps are just as stylish and modern as those stars’ beloved AirPods. In fact, they’re similar to the AirPods in almost every way, except for one…
2. They’re way more affordable than Apple AirPods.
A standard pair of Apple AirPods will leave you out a whopping $159. Yes, you read that right — almost $160 for two teeny plastic, white buds you stick in your ears. The AirTaps, on the other hand, normally retail for $99.90 — a bargain in itself — but they’re on sale for a limited time at an even better price. (More on that later.)
3. They can be paired with your phone.
With the help of a little something called Bluetooth 4.2 technology, the AirTaps can be connected to your smartphone so you can listen to all your favorite playlists on the go — and without the inconvenience of wires and cables.
See it: Score the AirTaps Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for $37 — 62 percent off the original price of $99.90 — while they’re still available.
4. They’re a sleek statement accessory.
Whether you’re catching up on your favorite podcast during your commute, taking calls at work, or boppin’ to Miley Cyrus’ new single at the gym, the AirTaps are a trendy and practical accessory that goes with virtually anything. (Just don’t wear them upside-down).
5. They’re ultra-lightweight and compact.
Weighing in at just 4.2 grams, these earbuds are even smaller and less inconspicuous than Apple AirPods. Thanks to their petite, unbulky frame, you’re able to devote your full concentration to your music; you’ll hardly even notice they’re there.
6. They’re ridiculously convenient.
How many years of your life have you lost to untangling the cords of your headphones? Answer: Too many. The AirTaps remedy that issue with a user-friendly design that doesn’t have any wires to get stuck, twisted, or knotted.
7. They provide lots of listening time on a single charge.
Just one charge gets you three whole hours of hands-free listening with the AirTaps. That’s like, what, six entire trips to the gym? Four subway rides to work? You get the picture.
8. They come with their own charging case.
Included with every purchase, these earbuds’ charging case stores enough juice to provide 10 additional charges so your music will never be interrupted by a zapped battery.
9. They won’t be ruined if they get wet.
The AirTaps are IPX7 water resistant, meaning they’ll still work even if you (hypothetically) drop them in three feet of water and leave them there for up to 30 minutes. So go ahead and sing in that rain — your earbuds can handle it!
10. Most importantly, their audio is crystal-clear.
All of those other features aside, the fact of the matter remains: You need a solid pair of earbuds at the ready so you can listen to Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” on repeat through the rest of 2018 and beyond.
See it: Score the AirTaps Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for $37 — 62 percent off the original price of $99.90 — while they’re still available.
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