The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds remain a top model in the category, but newer models cost less and deliver a little better bang for the buck. Both the Shokz OpenDots One and Sony LinkBuds Clip are leaders in the category, but I have the Baseus Inspire XC1 ($110), which feature Sound by Bose, and the new Baseus Bowie MC2 ($60) at the top of this list because I consider them the best values, especially since these earbuds are designed for comfort and not critical listening (though they are improving with each new generation). Read more: Best Earbuds and Headphones That Can Handle the Sweatiest Worko
Best Clip-On Open Earbuds of 2026I 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
I tested the new Shokz OpenDots 2 headphones for three weeks and they’re better value than the Bose Open Ultra Earbuds…Samsung’s new earbuds appear to have a clip-like, open-ear design. Earlier this month, Android Authority discovered a reference to an unannounced Samsung device, listed as the Galaxy Buds Able…
…where you place the buds on your ears, with a little bit of adjustment yielding more bass. These buds, like other clip-on open buds, aren't designed for critical listening. But…
…Dolby audio support and dual drivers deliver full sound for an open-ear design. In his review, David mentions that “the sound of all clip-on buds changes slightly with how you…
…Being an open-ear design that can engage with your outer ear a bit, the Clip 2 do have a more spacious soundstage and fleshed out imaging compared to in-ear devices…
…And it's a tech that's not limited to heart rate buds like the AirPods. Earbuds & Airpods Stay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running…
…The open-ear clip-on design sits on your ears, so you stay comfortable. Perhaps more importantly, they also mean that you remain aware of your surroundings, whether you're outside or…
…without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing Updated The Earfun Clip 2 are clip-on open earbuds that cost a fraction of…
Earbuds and Airpods Reviews The Earfun Clip 2 are clip-on open earbuds that cost a fraction of the competition and pack in AI translation, Hi-Res audio and decent bass. Earbuds…
…open buds that still sound good, like the Earfun Clip 2 with a clip-on design that'll cost you $79.99 / £69.99 (about AU$120). In terms of over-ears…
…One good option that has kind of flown under the radar are the Sony LinkBuds Clip earbuds. These open-ear earbuds even happen to be on sale at the moment. Usually, they…
