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The LinkBuds Clip make a compelling choice in the still-evolving open-ear category.

The Boytond S19 UltraComfort Open Earbuds are $169 off at Amazon, and shoppers are impressed with how comfortable they are.

The Soundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Pro can morph from open earbuds to immersive ANC headphones, and they pull the trick off remarkably well.

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CES 2026 was light on new headphones yet heavy on open earbuds, signaling a move away from noise-isolating designs. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Lauren Dragan Lauren Dragan writes about audio tech and OTC hearing aids. She ...

A strong playlist and a pair of wireless headphones are key for me to turn a humdrum jog into a great run. But, when I’m logging miles outside and sharing the road with cars, I prefer to keep my ears ...

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I consider myself a bit of an audiophile, though not quite to the degree that makes me annoying at parties. I appreciate good sounding music and normally gravitate toward in-ear earbud designs for ...

Are "Open Ear" (OE) styled earbuds and headphones finally having their moment? That is, breaking through to a level of mass awareness as safer, comfier alternatives to the typical ear-sealing buds and ...

The innovative earbuds feature a flexible, open-ring connector with internal titanium wire that lightly but securely clips onto the ear’s cartilage. They’re similar to another set in the same style I ...