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I loved testing the Shokz OpenDots 2 and will continue to use them as my main running headphones in particular, and I’m happy to recommend them even ahead of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, which sound a little better but cost a lot more. The trouble with the OpenDots 2 is that you get nearly the same level of performance from the Shokz OpenDots Air, which are a lot more affordable, as are the Soundcore AeroClip buds, which are highly rated by my colleague Ashley Thieme. If you plan to use the buds for everything, they’re worth the upgrade for the better sound, design and slightly longer battery

The OpenDots Air are excellent open headphones and surpassed my expectations for both regular and workout use. They are a minor downgrade on the OpenDots 2 in several ways, the most important being sound quality, but the savings you make mean they’re the better buy in my opinion, because the OpenDots Air still impressed me with their fit and sound. Other good clip-on options include the Soundcore AeroClip at a similar price, or the budget-friendly EarFun Clip, and there’s also the Shokz OpenFit Air for those who prefer an earhook design, and the Shokz OpenRun if you’d rather use bone conductio