Best Open Earbuds (2026): Bose, Soundcore, and More
Ryan Waniata
created: Jan. 29, 2026, noon | updated: Feb. 1, 2026, 6:18 a.m.
Shokz OpenDots One for $200: Shokz’s first try at clip-on open earbuds is a solid if pricey effort.
I do appreciate the Clip1’s heap of features, including additions many pricier open earbuds lack, like auto-pause.
Shokz OpenFit Pro Wireless Earbuds for $250: Shokz expands its open earbuds portfolio with a new wraparound pair that, like the Lolliclip, aims to add noise cancellation to the open-ear mix.
If you're thinking that keeping your ears open while silencing the exterior world is an ambitious quest, you're not wrong.
The fit feels more intrusive than my favorite open earbuds and creates too much wind resistance for biking.
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