Score 9.6 out of 10
The best open-ear earbuds in 2026
7 models ranked by the maker’s own specs and owner ratings, with today’s prices from 2 stores that ship to the United States.
Open-ear earbuds hook over or clip onto the ear and play into it from beside the canal. You keep hearing traffic and voices around you, which suits running, cycling and the office. They cannot cancel noise, and in a loud place the music gets lost.
Look at how they stay in place, the water resistance and the battery life. The order below is our score. The price is today’s lowest including shipping.
Pick the models you want to compare. Up to 10.
Score 8.8 out of 10
Score 8.5 out of 10
Score 8.1 out of 10
Score 8.1 out of 10
Score 7.7 out of 10
Score 7.1 out of 10
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Lowest price at every store that ships to the United States, shipping included, before sales tax.
Best at every budget
Under $200 Shokz OpenFit 2+ score 8.5 · open-ear Everything under $200 → $199
Under $300 Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro score 8.1 · open-ear Everything under $300 → $179
