
Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

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I have the Baseus XC1. im a girl with tiny ear canals, most in ears didn't fit.the open ear just clip onto the side. I’ve worn mine all night and my ears didn't hurt,so this clip on style can be the way to go.
Yeah I was digging the sound of Baseus xc1, at first. Super clear, but then I noticed that even on low volume they were distorting pianos. Also they seemed to have connectivity issues. I sent them back yesterday, actually. Was a tough decision but I kept comparing them with the opendots and the dots just do it for me. I also have the Soundcore aerofit 2 and love those for calls. So excited for the openfit pro though! I'll try the Bose if I find them heavily discounted hahaha
Yeah, I feel the same. Open ear buds are honestly the most comfortable ones I’ve ever used. Once you put them on, it’s easy to forget they’re even there. I’m using the baseus XC1 now. I actually find it more comfortable than the earhook style since it has less contact with my ears.
If comfort and sound both matter, check out Baseus XC1. The part that touches your ear has the little air cushion, super comfort. And they sound pretty good because of the Bose tuning. Great value even if budget isn't an issue.
There's no the best earbud, just what fits your needs. I went with the Baseus XC1 clip style buds and they're great. Super comfortable, sometimes I just forget they are even there. Traditional in ears always drop out when I run, probably because my ear canals are uneven, but these clips never budge. The sound is also great because the Bose tuning, and the price is well within my budget.
It’s a clip style called Baseus XC1. Volume is fine for me. My route isn’t very loud so around forty to fifty percent works. I can hear music and still hear cars.

Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

OnePlus
Buds 4
Budget ANC king, but no wireless charging & windy transparency fails.

Beats (Apple)
Fit Pro
Workout secure, Apple-friendly, but wing-tips tear and case feels cheap.

Anker Soundcore
Sport X20
Value workout buds, secure fit, but connectivity can be iffy.

EarFun
Air Pro 4
Budget champ with great sound/ANC, but transparency has static.

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Apple - AirPod Pro Series

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Technics - EAH-AZ100

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Beats (Apple) - Fit Pro

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ISOtunes - PRO Aware 2.0

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Apple - AirPod Pro Series

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Shokz - OpenFit Series