Best Open Earbuds for 2025: Top Picks From Bose, Shokz and Apple

If you’re not a fan of jamming silicone tips into your ears, open earbuds might be more your style. They’re a popular choice for runners, cyclists and anyone who wants to stay alert while still listening to music. While earbuds with a sealed fit or noise-canceling options usually offer better sound in loud settings, the latest open designs have come a long way. I’ve personally tried all the models on this list and reviewed many of them. You’ll also see a few of these show up in other CNET roundups like best earbuds for workouts, running and true-wireless picks with ear hooks.Read more: Best True Wireless Earbuds for 2025 Our Picks Best new open earbuds with ear hooks Shokz OpenFit 2 Jump to details $180 at Amazon Jump to details Best open earbuds with active noise canceling Apple AirPods 4 with ANC Jump to details $149 at Amazon Jump to details Best open earbuds with a clip-on design Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Jump to details $299 at Amazon Jump to details More affordable Shokz open buds...