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By Mike M. · Updated September 2026

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The front door and the method behind every ranking.

  • Openear Club: front pageThe category winners, the latest pages, and how the site ranks earbuds.
  • How we rank earbudsThe seven-metric rubric and its weights, what a score is built from, and what we do and do not claim.

Open-Ear Earbuds

Best open-ear earbuds, clip-ons, picks for calls and small ears, Shokz vs Bose head-to-heads, and guides on sound leakage and glasses.

  • Open-Ear Earbuds: section frontBest open-ear earbuds, clip-ons, picks for calls and small ears, Shokz vs Bose head-to-heads, and guides on sound leakage and glasses.
  • Best Open-Ear EarbudsTen current open-ear earbuds ranked by fit system and IP rating. The Shokz OpenFit 2 leads on battery, buttons and a hook that doesn't move; the Soundcore AeroFit 2 wins for ears a fixed hook never fits.
  • Best Clip-On EarbudsEight clip-on cuffs ranked by IP rating, weight and battery. The Shokz OpenDots 2 is the first clip-on with an immersion rating (IP57); the Baseus Bowie MC2 is IP67 for a fraction of the price.
  • Best Open-Ear for Phone CallsNine open-ear picks ranked for calls: triple wind-resistant mics on the Shokz OpenFit Pro, a bone-conduction voice mic on the OpenDots 2, SpeechClarity on the Bose 2nd Gen, and a boom on the OpenComm2 UC.
  • Best Open-Ear Under $100Seven budget open-ear picks, every one with a maker-published IP rating: the IP67 Baseus Bowie MC2 leads, with Soundcore, JLab, Shokz, Creative and Mojawa behind it.
  • Best Open-Ear for Small EarsEight open-ear picks for small ears, ranked by weight and adjustability. Clip-ons under 6.5 g lead (OpenDots 2, Baseus Bowie MC2); the Soundcore AeroFit 2's four-position hinge is the hook that fits.
  • Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ReviewThe Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are the clip-on to beat for sound and buttons. The IPX4 rating is the whole caveat: fine for rain and light sweat, not for a soaked hour. The 2nd Gen adds two hours and Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Shokz OpenFit 2 ReviewThe Shokz OpenFit 2 is our best open-ear earbud overall: 11 hours per charge, IP55 buds, a physical button and DualBoost dual drivers. Its unrated case and 9.4 g weight are the two things to know before buying.
  • Nothing Ear (open) ReviewNothing Ear (open): 8.1 g per side, pinch controls, 8 hours per charge, Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint. IP54 is splash-only, which puts it behind IP55 rivals for heavy sweaters. Specs cited from SoundGuys because Nothing's page is script-rendered.
  • Shokz OpenFit 2 vs Bose Ultra OpenShokz OpenFit 2 (ear-hook, IP55, 11 hours, button) vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (clip-on cuff, IPX4, 7 hours, button). The Shokz wins for sweat and battery; the Bose wins for glasses, weight and sound.
  • Bose Ultra Open vs Shokz OpenDotsBose Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen vs Shokz OpenDots 2 vs OpenDots One. The OpenDots 2's IP57 rating and bone-conduction mic beat the Bose for training; the Bose keeps buttons and the sound reputation; the OpenDots One is the deal pick.
  • Shokz OpenFit 2 vs OpenFit ProOpenFit 2 (9.4 g, 11 h, dual mics, buttons+touch) vs OpenFit Pro (12.3 g, 12 h or 6 with noise reduction, triple wind-resistant mics) vs OpenFit Air 2 (7.2 g, 8 h). All IP55. The 2 is the default; the Pro is for calls and noisy gyms; the Air 2 for small ears.
  • Soundcore AeroFit 2 vs Shokz OpenFit 2Soundcore AeroFit 2 (adjustable four-position hook, 10 g, 10 h, LDAC, touch) vs Shokz OpenFit 2 (fixed hook, 9.4 g, 11 h, dual drivers, button). The Soundcore fits more ears for less; the Shokz has the button and the extra hour.
  • Open-Ear vs In-Ear EarbudsOpen-ear leaves the canal open: nothing to work loose, you hear the room, less bass and some leakage. In-ear seals it: isolation and bass, but friction fit and no awareness. A decision table, then two picks per side.
  • Open-Ear Sound LeakageEvery open-ear earbud leaks sound; it's the cost of an open canal. What decides how much: volume, driver aiming (Shokz DirectPitch), leakage-control modes (Sony LinkBuds Clip), and whether it's bone conduction. Picks that manage it best.
  • Open-Ear Earbuds With GlassesClip-ons and bone conduction neckbands leave the top of the ear free, so glasses arms sit where they always did. Ear-hooks share that spot; they can work under thin arms with the right order. Picks and the layering trick.

Bone Conduction

Best bone conduction headphones overall, under $100, for swimming and with a mic, Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 head-to-heads, and guides on safety and sound.

  • Bone Conduction: section frontBest bone conduction headphones overall, under $100, for swimming and with a mic, Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 head-to-heads, and guides on safety and sound.
  • Best Bone Conduction HeadphonesTen current bone conduction headphones ranked by fit, IP rating, battery and sound. The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 leads on sound and battery; the IP67 OpenRun Air 2 wins for heavy sweaters; the Suunto Wing 2 is the cyclist's pick.
  • Best Bone Conduction Under $100Four budget bone conduction neckbands with published IP ratings: the IPX8 Creative Outlier Free Pro leads on battery and storage; Mojawa Run Plus is IP68 with 32 GB; Shokz OpenMove is the cheapest Shokz; Raycon claims 13 hours.
  • Best Bone Conduction for SwimmingFour swim-rated bone conduction headphones with onboard storage. Shokz OpenSwim Pro leads (IP68, 32 GB, Bluetooth 5.4 for dry land); H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro goes deeper and stores streaming playlists; Mojawa and Creative are the budget options.
  • Best Bone Conduction With a MicSix bone conduction headphones ranked for calls: the Shokz OpenComm2 UC's boom mic and 16-hour talk time lead; the OpenRun Pro 2 and Air 2 publish a 25 km/h wind rating; the Suunto Wing 2 claims anti-wind to 30 km/h.
  • Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 ReviewThe Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 is our best bone conduction headphone: 30.3 g, 12 hours, USB-C, DualPitch bone-plus-air drivers, wind-resistant mics. IP55 means sweat and rain, not a rinse; the IP67 OpenRun Air 2 is the alternative for that.
  • Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 vs OpenRunOpenRun Pro 2 (IP55, 30.3 g, 12 h, DualPitch, USB-C) vs OpenRun (IP67, 26.4 g, 8 h, magnetic cable) vs OpenRun Air 2 (IP67, 26.4 g, 10 h, USB-C, Bluetooth 6.0). Pro 2 for sound; Air 2 for sweat; OpenRun only on a deal.
  • Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 vs OpenFit 2Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 (neckband, 30.3 g, 12 h, DualPitch, no case) vs OpenFit 2 (ear-hook, 9.4 g each, 11 h plus 48 with case, dual drivers). The neckband for fit and no-case simplicity; the hook for sound and glasses-free ears.
  • Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 vs Bose Ultra OpenShokz OpenRun Pro 2 (neckband, IP55, 30.3 g, 12 h, wind-rated mics) vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (clip-on, IPX4, ~6.4 g each, 7 h plus case). Shokz for sweat, outdoors and fit; Bose for sound, glasses and everyday wear.
  • Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 vs OpenMoveOpenRun Pro 2 (12 h, 5-min quick charge, DualPitch, Bluetooth 5.3, wind-rated mics) vs OpenMove (6 h, no quick charge, 7th-gen driver, Bluetooth 5.1). Both IP55 and USB-C. The Creative Outlier Free Pro is the better budget buy than the OpenMove.
  • Open-Ear vs Bone ConductionBone conduction: neckband, can't fall off, IP55 to IP68, thin bass. Open-ear air conduction: ear-hook or clip, lighter, fuller sound, IP54 to IP67. A 40-word definition, a comparison table, and two picks per side.
  • Are Bone Conduction Headphones Safe?Bone conduction bypasses the eardrum, not the cochlea, so loud is still loud: NIDCD's 85 dBA threshold applies. On the road, an open canal lets traffic through. The caveats (vibration, volume creep, kids), the sources, and when to see an audiologist.
  • Bone Conduction vs Air ConductionAir conduction moves air at the eardrum (every earbud and open-ear hook). Bone conduction vibrates the temporal bone (neckbands). A table of what follows from that: bass, leakage, fit, IP ratings, hearing. Picks for each, including the DualPitch hybrid.
  • Do Bone Conduction Headphones Sound Good?Bone conduction sounds clear in the mids and highs and thin in the bass; SoundGuys says sub-bass and bass are virtually inaudible. What it suits (spoken word, outdoor music), what improves it (DualPitch, EQ, earplug trick), and the open-ear alternative if sound is the priority.

Workout & Gym

Best workout earbuds, earbuds that don't fall out, sweatproof picks, lifting and CrossFit, ear-hook and small-ear picks, under $100 and noise canceling.

  • Workout & Gym: section frontBest workout earbuds, earbuds that don't fall out, sweatproof picks, lifting and CrossFit, ear-hook and small-ear picks, under $100 and noise canceling.
  • Best Workout EarbudsEleven workout earbuds ranked by retention system and IP rating, open-ear and sealed. The Shokz OpenFit 2 leads for most gyms; the Soundcore Sport X20 is the sealed, immersion-rated pick; the Powerbeats Pro 2 for lifters who want ANC and heart rate.
  • Earbuds That Don't Fall OutTen earbuds that stay in, ranked by retention system: a neckband (Shokz OpenRun Pro 2) can't come off; reinforced hooks (Powerbeats Pro 2, OpenFit 2, Sport X20) are next; clips and wings follow. Why in-ear tips slip and what to buy instead.
  • Best Sweatproof EarbudsNine earbuds ranked by IP rating for people with sweaty ears: the immersion-rated Soundcore Sport X20 leads the sealed picks; the IP67 Shokz OpenRun Air 2 and Baseus Bowie MC2 lead the open ones. IPX4 pairs are not on this list.
  • Best Earbuds for LiftingEight earbuds for lifters, hooks and clips only: the Powerbeats Pro 2 for ANC and heart rate, the Soundcore Sport X20 for an immersion rating under $100, the Shokz OpenFit 2 for hearing your spotter. Why neckbands press on the bench and sit this one out.
  • Best Earbuds for CrossFitEight earbuds for CrossFit ranked for impact, sweat and awareness: the IP67 Shokz OpenRun Air 2 neckband leads; the Soundcore Sport X20 and Shokz OpenFit 2 are the hooked picks; the Powerbeats Pro 2 for those who want ANC despite IPX4.
  • Best Ear-Hook Earbuds for the GymTen ear-hook earbuds for the gym, ranked across open and sealed designs: Shokz OpenFit 2, Soundcore Sport X20 with rotating hooks, Powerbeats Pro 2 with nickel-titanium hooks, AeroFit 2, and the lighter and cheaper options.
  • Best Workout Earbuds Under $100Nine workout earbuds under $100 at maker list price, all with a hook, clip or neckband and a published IP rating. The Soundcore Sport X20 leads with immersion rating, ANC and adjustable hooks; open and bone conduction budget picks follow.
  • Best Workout Earbuds for Small EarsEight workout earbuds for small ears ranked by weight and adjustability: the 5.78 g Powerbeats Fit with XS tips leads the sealed picks; the 6.4 g Shokz OpenDots 2 and 5.1 g Baseus lead the open ones; the Sport X20's adjustable hooks cover the sealed-hook case.
  • Best Workout Earbuds With ANCSix noise-canceling workout earbuds that also stay in: the Powerbeats Pro 2 and Soundcore Sport X20 lead the sealed picks; the AeroFit 2 Pro (swing-in ANC) and Shokz OpenFit Pro (open-ear noise reduction) cover people who want awareness most of the time.
  • Powerbeats Pro 2 vs Shokz OpenFit ProPowerbeats Pro 2 (sealed, ANC, heart rate, buttons and rockers, IPX4, 10 h) vs Shokz OpenFit Pro (open, noise reduction, triple wind-rated mics, IP55, 12 h). Beats for isolation and lifting indoors; Shokz for awareness, sweat and calls.
  • Powerbeats Pro 2 vs Bose Ultra OpenPowerbeats Pro 2 (sealed ear-hook, ANC, heart rate, 8.7 g, 10 h) vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen (open clip-on, ~5.9 g, 9 h, buttons). Both IPX4. Beats for lifting and isolation; Bose for glasses, awareness and all-day wear.
  • Earbuds vs Headphones for LiftingFor lifting, earbuds with a hook or clip beat over-ear headphones on the bench, under the bar and in sweat; headphones win on isolation and sound. When each makes sense, and four earbuds that give up the least.

Running & Cycling

Best open-ear and bone conduction picks for running and cycling, hiking, wind-noise fixes, safety guides and gifts for runners.

  • Running & Cycling: section frontBest open-ear and bone conduction picks for running and cycling, hiking, wind-noise fixes, safety guides and gifts for runners.
  • Best Open-Ear Headphones for RunningTen open-ear headphones for running: the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 leads on battery and wind-rated mics; the IP67 OpenRun Air 2 for rain; the OpenFit 2 for runners who want fuller sound on a hook; the Suunto Wing 2 for dawn and dusk.
  • Best Earbuds for RunningTen running earbuds, open and sealed: the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 for the road, the Soundcore Sport X20 for the treadmill, the OpenFit 2 for runners who want fuller sound with open ears. Ranked for bounce, rain and awareness.
  • Best Bone Conduction for RunningEight bone conduction neckbands for runners: the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 for battery and sound, the IP67 OpenRun Air 2 for rain and weight, the Suunto Wing 2 for dark roads, and the budget neckbands from Mojawa, Creative and Shokz.
  • Best Bone Conduction for CyclingSix bone conduction neckbands for cyclists: the Suunto Wing 2 leads with LED lights, head-movement controls and a 30 km/h anti-wind claim; the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 and Air 2 follow with 25 km/h wind-rated mics. Helmet fit and traffic covered.
  • Best Earbuds for CyclingEight open-ear earbuds for cyclists, ranked for wind, helmet fit and traffic awareness: the Shokz OpenDots 2 clip-on leads for riders in glasses; the OpenFit Pro for wind-rated calls; the Suunto Wing 2 and OpenRun Pro 2 for neckband fans.
  • Best Earbuds for HikingSeven open-ear earbuds for hikers ranked for battery and weather: the Suunto Wing 2 with its 24-hour power bank leads; the IP67 Shokz OpenRun Air 2 for rain; the Cleer ARC 5 for a 12-hour IPX7 hook; the Mojawa Run Plus for phone-free days.
  • Best Running Earbuds Under $100Eight running earbuds under $100 at maker list price, each with a retention system and a published IP rating: the IP67 Baseus Bowie MC2 leads the open picks, the IPX8 Creative Outlier Free Pro the neckbands, the Soundcore Sport X20 the treadmill picks.
  • Can You Hear Traffic With Open-Ear Headphones?Open-ear and bone conduction headphones leave the canal open, so traffic reaches your eardrum at natural volume. What that means on a road, why volume is the rule, how transparency modes on sealed earbuds compare, and why local law matters.
  • Safest Headphones for RunningSafest running headphones by design class: bone conduction (nothing in or near the canal), open-ear hooks and clips (nothing in it), sealed with transparency, sealed with ANC. The volume rule, LED lights, one-ear tricks, and the law.
  • Wind Noise on a BikeWind at cycling speed masks music and swamps mics on any open-ear earbud. What helps: makers' wind ratings (Shokz 25 km/h, Suunto 30 km/h), a bone-conduction voice mic (OpenDots 2), placement, and volume discipline. Four picks that publish a wind answer.
  • Best Gifts for RunnersGift headphones for runners, sorted by recipient: the road runner (Shokz OpenRun Pro 2), the dawn runner (Suunto Wing 2), the sweater (OpenRun Air 2), the swimmer (OpenSwim Pro), the glasses wearer (OpenDots 2), the gym-and-run type (Powerbeats Pro 2). What to check first.
  • Gifts for Runners Under $50Four sub-$50 earbud gifts for runners with published IP ratings and a hook or clip: the Soundcore V20i open-ear leads; the JLab Go Sport+ is the sealed pick for treadmill runners; the JBuds Open Sport 2 and Flex Open are the cheapest with IP55.

Fit, Sweat & Safety Guides

IP ratings decoded, IPX4 vs IPX5 vs IPX7, showering with IPX7, keeping earbuds in, sweat damage, one-ear fixes and hearing safety.

  • Fit, Sweat & Safety Guides: section frontIP ratings decoded, IPX4 vs IPX5 vs IPX7, showering with IPX7, keeping earbuds in, sweat damage, one-ear fixes and hearing safety.
  • IP Ratings ExplainedThe IP code on earbuds, decoded: the first digit is dust (0 to 6), the second is water (0 to 9), X means untested. Splashes at 4, jets at 5 and 6, immersion at 7 and 8. What the tests use, what they skip (salt, soap, heat), and which rating sweat needs.
  • IPX4 vs IPX5 vs IPX7IPX4 is splashing water, IPX5 is a nozzle jet, IPX7 is 30 minutes under a meter. A sweaty hour lands between 5 and 7. One table of what each rating survives (sweat, rain, rinse, shower, pool), the IEC 60529 test conditions, and a pick at each rung.
  • IPX7 Earbuds, Showers and SwimmingIPX7 is 30 minutes at 1 m in fresh water; it isn't a shower rating (soap, heat) or a swim rating (chlorine, depth, Bluetooth). Which IP68 models makers do rate for pools, why they carry onboard storage, the rinse rule, and picks.
  • How to Keep Earbuds From Falling OutNine fixes for earbuds that fall out, in order: tip size, the twist-and-lock, seat depth, foam tips, wings, hooks, dry ears, cord and case habits, and the point at which you stop fixing and buy a hook, clip or neckband. Three picks for that point.
  • Can Sweat Damage Earbuds?Yes, sweat damages earbuds: it's salty, it pools in contacts and mesh, and the salt stays after it dries. Why IPX4 doesn't cover it, why IP55 is the floor, why the case is the weak link, and the wipe-and-dry habit. Four picks rated for it.
  • Earbud Keeps Falling Out of One EarOne earbud falls out because ears are asymmetric: one canal is narrower, shallower or angled differently. Fixes in order: a different tip size on that side, the one-ear seat test, wax and sweat checks, and adjustable-fit designs that handle each ear separately.
  • Open-Ear Headphones and Hearing SafetyOpen-ear and bone conduction headphones aren't hearing-safe by design; NIDCD's 85 dBA guidance applies to any sound that reaches the cochlea. What open designs do change (no sealed canal, natural awareness), the volume-creep trap they create, and the habits that actually protect hearing.

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