When Apple unveiled the first pair of AirPods in 2016, little did we know that they would go on to shape the true wireless earbuds market. The all-white design may not be for everyone, but once rival headphone makers began to see how popular it was, plenty set out to mimic the AirPods’ iconic drop-stem shape and the slim rectangular charging case design. Some even figured out how to create smaller, sturdier, and more stylish AirPods alternatives.