Ive tested a ton of open earbuds, but these are the only three models Id buy

Date:
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:33:32 +0000

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I can be pretty picky when it comes to open earbuds, but if I was going to
buy a set, it would certainly be one of these.

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successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter I'll be straight with you. For a long time, I considered myself to be an open earbuds skeptic. See, I'm a bit of an
over-ear headphones warrior, and choose them for just about every occasion even if I'm partial to some IEMs or noise-cancelling models from time to
time. Open ears just never seemed to do it for me you don't get an in-ear seal, and as a result, sound quality can often take a backseat.

But then something changed. That's right, I started testing more open earbuds in 2025, and after trying a bunch of models out, I discovered that there were some genuinely high-quality options out there. Yes, open earbuds are designed to deliver superior awareness of your surroundings, but they can also plate
up awesome audio, useful features, and top-tier comfort if you pick the
right pair, that is. So, I'm here to share the three pairs of open earbuds that I would choose, as someone who's pretty picky. I've included options for a range of budgets, so there really is something for everyone in this list. View the full Amazon Big Spring Sale Oh, and some of the models I've included are discounted right now thanks to the Amazon Big Spring Sale. And if you're looking for more great offers, make sure to head on over to our Amazon Big Spring Sale live page . 1. Soundcore AeroClip (Image credit: Future) The Soundcore AeroClip are probably my personal favorite open earbuds I've tested to date. They offer surprisingly clean and immersive audio, an easy to use
and well-equipped companion app, and a nice range of color options.

Soundcore also went the extra mile to make this model more comfortable than its predecessors. While using the AeroClip, I never feel like they're overly tight or anything in fact I sometimes forget they're even on!

As their name suggests, the AeroClip use a clip-on design rather than the traditional open ear configuration, although they're still very secure
on-ear. And although they're not the most waterproof or feature-rich, their modest price more than makes up for that. Save 35% ($60) Soundcore AeroClip: was $169.99 now $109.99 at Amazon You can currently grab the Soundcore AeroClip for 35% less in Amazon's Spring Deal days. With great sound,
comfort, and color options, the AeroClip make for strong all-rounders. And
for $60 less, they're an absolute steal. View 2. Shokz OpenFit 2+ (Image credit: Future) The Shokz OpenFit 2+ currently sit atop our guide to the best open earbuds that money can buy, but it's really not hard to see why.

These open earbuds simply nail the basics. Stellar sound quality? Check. Stable and secure fit? Also check. Plenty of battery life? You guessed it: check! Pair that with a comfortable feel, effective and differentiated sound modes, and IP55 dust and waterproofing, and you're onto a winner.

While we already rated them in terms of value for money, it's always good to see a discount, and these open earbuds have seen their price dwindle in light of Amazon's spring-time sale, so it's the perfect time to snap them up. Save 20% ($40) Shokz OpenFit 2+: was $199.95 now $159.95 at Amazon Our pick for
the best open earbuds here at TechRadar, is the Shokz OpenFit 2+. With excellent sound, plenty of features, and a brilliant fit, this model really has it all. And for 20% off? You really can't go wrong. View 3. Edifier Lolliclip (Image credit: Future) When I reviewed the Edifier LolliClip last year, they had a list price in excess of $100. What's more, I already considered them to be a decent value pick, especially considering their blood oxygen and heartrate monitoring capabilities. But right now, they're
available for less than $50, and make an awesome budget option.

Sure, they have the health tracking options mentioned above, but the
Lolliclip also provide steady audio quality, a high waterproof rating, and...even adaptive noise cancellation. That's quite a rare feature to find
on open ears, but I found that it genuinely worked well here.

Considering that the LolliClip also offer a decent dosage of battery life and a pretty neat look, you're getting a brilliant overall package. Save 17%
($10) Edifier Lolliclip: was $59.99 now $49.99 at Amazon At the point of launch, these open earbuds were selling for almost $130. But now, you can scoop the Edifier LolliClip up for less than $50, which is sensational value for money. Want good sound quality, adaptive noise cancellation, and health monitoring features in one budget-friendly model? Then these would be my
go-to pick. View Today's best Soundcore AeroClip, Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus and Edifier LolliClip deals Soundcore AeroClip 129.99 89 View Deal See all prices Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus 166.15 View Deal See all prices We check over 250
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