If you've made your peace with the inevitable death of the headphone jack but can't decide between buying the market-leading Apple AirPods or opting for a slightly lower-cost alternative like the Samsung Galaxy Buds, it might not be such a bad idea to also consider a pair of "true wireless" earbuds from Sony.

Of course, the brand-new WF-1000XM3 with "industry-leading" noise cancellation technology are quite expensive, rivaling the Beats Powerbeats Pro rather than the second-gen AirPods with a wireless charging case, but if you're looking for an absolute steal, the significantly ...