Best Open Earbuds (2026): Shokz, Bose, Soundcore, and More
Harry RabinowitzGearSep 18, 2026 5:00 AMThe Best Open Earbuds I’ve TestedThe best open earbuds let you hear your music while staying attuned to the world around you. After hundreds of hours of listening, I’ve decided these are the best.Courtesy of BoseCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyOpen earbuds are the big new thing in headphone land. Unlike in-ear variants, open earbuds are like tiny speakers that rest on the ear and let outside sound in naturally, so you can fully hear the world around you.
- ▪Harry RabinowitzGearSep 18, 2026 5:00 AMThe Best Open Earbuds I’ve TestedThe best open earbuds let you hear your music while staying attuned to the world around you.
- ▪After hundreds of hours of listening, I’ve decided these are the best.Courtesy of BoseCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyOpen earbuds are the big new thing in headphone land.
- ▪Unlike in-ear variants, open earbuds are like tiny speakers that rest on the ear and let outside sound in naturally, so you can fully hear the world around you.
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Harry RabinowitzGearSep 18, 2026 5:00 AMThe Best Open Earbuds I’ve TestedThe best open earbuds let you hear your music while staying attuned to the world around you. After hundreds of hours of listening, I’ve decided these are the best.Courtesy of BoseCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyOpen earbuds are the big new thing in headphone land. Unlike in-ear variants, open earbuds are like tiny speakers that rest on the ear and let outside sound in naturally, so you can fully hear the world around you. Some use a hook style that wraps around the back of your ear, while others are clip-ons that look more like statement-piece earrings.
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