Soundcore’s AeroFit 2 Pro are the most versatile earbuds I’ve ever tested

The Soundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Pro can morph from open earbuds to immersive ANC headphones, and they pull the trick off remarkably well.

These Bose open-ear earbuds are $100 off, and they’re perfect if you hate feeling “plugged in”

Some people love the sealed, noise-cancelling bubble. Others can’t stand it. If you want music or podcasts without losing awareness of what’s happening around you, open-ear earbuds are the sweet spot.
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The Best Earbuds (In-Ear Headphones) for 2025

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...

Grab the Bose Ultra Open earbuds in any color for their best price ever

Save $100 on the best-sounding open-ear headphones.

If you hate in-ear earbuds while running, these open-ear Shokz are $89.94 right now

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I Have Fallen in Love With Open Earbuds (and You Should Too)

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The 4 best wired earbuds for super-reliable sound, tested by editors

Wired earbuds can offer superior sound quality, and they never run out of battery. Here are the four best pairs our editors found after years of testing.