7 reasons you should buy these $180 wireless earbuds instead of Apple's AirPods (AAPL)

The Jaybird Run Jaybird

To me, AirPods are the best Apple invention since the iPhone.

But they're not for everyone.

My fiancée, for instance, says AirPods don't fit her ears well. I know this is the case for many people, where Apple's one-size-fits-all earbud solution doesn't quite "fit all."

Also, if you have an Android phone, you won't get some of the AirPods' best features, like how they automatically play or pause when you take them in and out of your ears.

So, what's the best alternative to AirPods? While no other product right now has the same level of polish, one pair of wireless earbuds come mighty close: The Jaybird Run earbuds cost $179 — just $10 more than AirPods — but actually top Apple's offering in a few notable ways.

Here are 7 reasons to consider the Jaybird Run instead of Apple AirPods: