Amazon's Echo Buds: Are they a good alternative to Apple's AirPods?

Confession time: I really enjoy using AirPods. I got them as a Christmas gift, and have consistently worn them ever since. But Amazon has come pretty close to giving my choice of wireless earbuds a second thought with the release of its second-generation Echo Buds. They fit really well, sound great, and offer a lot of what AirPods give you at a lower price. My history with wireless earbud wearing hasn't been great.