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I also have small ears and hook designs never stay on me. I had a JLab open sport and it always slipped. But the XC1 clip stays on my ears with no problem.
Anker soundcore a30i are my favorite right now. Also jlab go pop+, but they don't have the noise canceling. The anker you can find on sale for $20 pretty regularly, and they're the best buds I've ever worn for fit, clarity and noise canceling. And I have probably 30 sets including beats. I had a previous set, and one bud started buzzing. I filled a claim, answered a few questions, and they sent me a replacement set within the week. Customer services was slow to reply to email, like 24 hour responses, but still replaced easily. The next pair has been perfect. I also like the tozo and jlab open ear. And the jlab jbuds mini are the smallest in case I've ever seen, and it fits in my keychain.
I have the same issue! I found open ear headphones the best for me. I tried airpods this week and they're not bad but I have a Samsung phone so most features dont work (thats a whole nother thing) The only one that isnt open ear that I can use is an ankor soundcore a30i. I found then on tiktok shop for $9! But theyre typically more like 25ish. Tozo open ear and jlab open ear both works good for me and were under $50.
JLab open ear buds. I hate stuff in my ears.
Shokz do not stay on my ears well at all. They feel very loose and they’ve actually blown off in the wind. I also have some connectivity issues. I prefer the jlab sports earbuds, super cheap and work great.
I have a pair of jlab sport and bought another one for my mum because mine haven't failed me in about 3+ years and only cost me like £30. When something happens to these, I'll buy jlab again.
I’m also looking for this. I tried the jlab sport and they hurt. I have kid-sized ears
update I tried the jlab mini and so far so good. Haven’t fallen out after hours of wear ~ I get sweaty ~ but I have yet to take them to the gym. I may just stick with my over-ears
If you're like me and constantly lose things then JLab Sport are good, they're ~$30 per pair, fit over ear, sweat and water resistant, and I don't hate myself if I lose one.
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