Headphones & speakers
Most headphones and speakers are the same in both markets — the difference is price and warranty. China is often cheaper after sale coupons.
Most headphones and speakers are the same in both markets — the difference is price and warranty. China is often cheaper after sale coupons.
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AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation
An open-fit earbud with Active Noise Cancellation up to 1.5x stronger than AirPods 4, the H2 chip and IP57 protection. It pairs easily with iPhone.
US$129CNNo price yetChecked 11-05 03:05Price alert - Cheaper in the USWorth waiting
AirPods Pro 3
In-ear active noise cancelling earbuds with the H2 chip, heart-rate sensing and an IP57 rating for dust, sweat and water. At $249 in the US vs ¥1,899 in China (about $50 less), the US is the cheaper buy.
US$249CN¥1,899Checked 11-04 17:23Price alert - About the same
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Standard
These are China-model specs. Buds 5 Pro comes in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi versions with different battery and codec support, so check which version you want first.
USNot sold in the USCN¥849Checked 11-05 07:37Price alert - About the sameWorth waiting
Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats' sport-focused in-ear true wireless earbuds with heart-rate monitoring, noise cancelling and the H2 chip, compatible with Apple and Android.The US listing states up to 45 hours total battery life.
US$199.99CNNo price yetChecked 11-04 08:19Price alert - About the sameWorth waiting
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen
Over-ear noise cancelling headphones listed at 30 hours of battery and a 3-hour charge, with USB-C and Bluetooth.Optional BoseCare extended warranty is sold separately on the US page.
US$359.99CNNo price yetChecked 11-05 21:07Price alert Sonos Roam 2
Water resistance IP67 · Battery life Up to 10 hours · Weight Less than a pound
US$179CNNo price yetChecked 11-06 00:05Price alertSonos Ace
Noise cancelling Active Noise Cancellation adapting to fit and surroundings · Battery life Up to 30 hours with ANC enabled · Codecs AAC, SBC, AptX
US$319CNNo price yetChecked 11-03 08:30Price alert- About the sameWorth waiting
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei's flagship wireless noise-cancelling earbuds, built around NearLink connection and AI-aware ANC. IP57 earbuds and about 5 to 6 hours per charge with ANC on.
USNot sold in the USCNNo price yetNot checked yetPrice alert
- About the sameWorth waitingAirPods 5 with Active Noise CancellationAn open-fit earbud with Active Noise Cancellation up to 1.5x stronger than AirPods 4, the H2 chip and IP57 protection. It pairs easily with iPhone.
- Cheaper in the USWorth waitingAirPods Pro 3In-ear active noise cancelling earbuds with the H2 chip, heart-rate sensing and an IP57 rating for dust, sweat and water. At $249 in the US vs ¥1,899 in China (about $50 less), the US is the cheaper buy.
- About the sameXiaomi Buds 5 Pro StandardThese are China-model specs. Buds 5 Pro comes in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi versions with different battery and codec support, so check which version you want first.
- About the sameWorth waitingPowerbeats Pro 2Beats' sport-focused in-ear true wireless earbuds with heart-rate monitoring, noise cancelling and the H2 chip, compatible with Apple and Android.The US listing states up to 45 hours total battery life.
- About the sameWorth waitingBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd GenOver-ear noise cancelling headphones listed at 30 hours of battery and a 3-hour charge, with USB-C and Bluetooth.Optional BoseCare extended warranty is sold separately on the US page.
- Sonos Roam 2Water resistance IP67 · Battery life Up to 10 hours · Weight Less than a pound
- Sonos AceNoise cancelling Active Noise Cancellation adapting to fit and surroundings · Battery life Up to 30 hours with ANC enabled · Codecs AAC, SBC, AptX
- About the sameWorth waitingHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5Huawei's flagship wireless noise-cancelling earbuds, built around NearLink connection and AI-aware ANC. IP57 earbuds and about 5 to 6 hours per charge with ANC on.