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

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In the US you could get the Soundcore Aerofit 2 around $80. For an open, it has good bass and is one of the better open hook style earbuds. Or look at the Earfun clip for around $50. For a clip, the Earfun Clip or the Soundpeats Pearl Clip Pro are pretty good for around or under $50. Even cheaper, the Baseus BC1 has decent bass. I own all of those so feel free to ask for more information.
I always have my Bose open ultra to fall back on and the cheapo Haylou Airfree for ‘can get wet and die’
The AeroClips. More comfortable than the Bose (but those sound a bit better). Also got the Soundpeats Pearlclips, because I found them for like $18, not bad, surprisingly good for side sleeping.
The pearlclip pro are high on my list )also coz I see them here for $20 refurb)
The ones I have are SoundPeats as well but the Paperclip Pro model, and I feel like the sound doesn't go directly into my ear since the speakers are a bit to the side. Doesn't seem to be the case with the model you sent though, do you find them comfortable?
I got some soundpeats pearlclips for around $35 from aliexpress. Check for coupons.
The Pearlclips are comfortable. Look a bit like earrings, do not block any outdoor sound and are well reviewed for clip on under $50. Jlab Opensport are $20 at bestbuy. (Overear) Baseus BC1 openear is another clip that you can get for $20 at amazon.
yeah totally agree, open-ear’s kinda a trade-off. i use my pearlclips the same way, mostly for city walks or working at the desk. not really for audiophile moments but they keep me aware and comfy.
soundpeats pearlclip! They do look a bit bulky but they sit pretty flush. way lighter than they look.
I bought the pearlclips as well just to try open ear buds without breaking the bank. I really like them when indoors/office and when walking/cycling in the city. Over ear headphones are too closed of for me to the point of feeling disorienting. And transparency mode is hit and miss. More miss. With this open style I can keep being aware of my surroundings while still enjoying decent enough music and taking calls. Also more comfortable (subjective) for longer wear compared to over ears, which get hot, and buds jammed in the ear canal. That being said, with even the slightest traffic noise most frequencies are drowned out so definitely downside if you really want to enjoy music. Also for flights or longer train rides the ANC capabilities of over ears or in ears are by far the better choice.

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