Open-Ear Headphones

Open-ear headphones — music without cutting you off from the world

Open-ear headphones do not seal the ears — they wrap around the auricle or rest on the bone. This way you hear your surroundings (traffic, conversations) alongside the audio stream. They work well for sports, in the office and wherever noise isolation is undesirable.

Advantages

• Safety — you hear your surroundings while running and cycling
• Comfort — they do not block the ear canal, ears do not sweat
• Natural sound — spacious sound, great for acoustic music and podcasts

Disadvantages

• Sound leakage — people nearby may hear your music
• No isolation — not suitable for a noisy subway

Popular models

Baseus Eli Sport 1, JBL Soundgear Sense, Soundcore AeroFit Pro, Huawei FreeClip, Bose Ultra Open. Prices range from budget to premium options.