We put open ear earbuds to the test to find the best options, ranging from compact everyday earbuds to sport-focused open ear headphones.

Attractively designed and nicely balanced, but definitely not ace in damp conditions, these lightweight earbuds are better ...

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 also recharges via USB-C (the original OpenRun Pro did not) and has full physical controls. It’s got ...

The Moto Buds Loop are designed to clip onto the outside of your ear, sit around half way up and look more like a trendy ...

The new OpenDots One use that latter approach, but instead of a wraparound ear hook, they utilize a U-shaped design made with ...

Having tested several of the best open-ear headphones now, I’ve been waiting for a really ... Something that may impress ...

The Huawei Freeclip is eye-catching in two ways: its elegant, shiny surface and the unusual way they are worn. Unlike ...

Open-ear headphones like the OpenFit Air sit around and over your ears rather than in your ear canal like the best wireless earbuds. This pair is particularly light, at just 8.7g per bud ...

Lastly, because open ear headphones are usually a little bigger than earbuds, they can boast bigger drivers, which should lead to a richer sound than you might be used to. At least, that’s what ...

Closed headphones rest on or around the user's ears and rely on a seal between the user's ears and the headphone for proper bass response, and somewhat isolate the user from outside sounds.