Best OPEN Earbuds [Tested & Compared!] - Bose vs Sony vs AirPods vs Shokz..

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

If someone wants to make timestamps, I will add them to the video! Thank you all for watching :)

[@Orthologist]

Why dont you make them yourself?

[@RM360CR]

but the ipod and samsung are in ear even though they are open at the same time so is not going to sound the same as like the bose and shoks which are truelly open earphones. and when you speak about audio quality you need to show the frequency range graph which tells you everything about the type of treble and bass they reproduce because audio is also subjective to each person.

[@ricoviii1]

Sony one is trash

[@Realmoflo2]

Galaxy live buds are better than the grades you was grading them even during tests you did. Exp the outside voice test the beans was at least 2nd or 3rd. IMO. I have the beans with a iPhone 14 and got rid of my AirPod 2 for the beans.

[@Blu3_777]

I just got the JBL live flex in the U.S and they have officially dethroned my all time daily drivers, Galaxy buds live. The bass is monster and nothing else in its class can compete. It will blow everything on this list out the water.

[@insanbiasa8780]

0:00 intro 1:02 Why open earbuds? 2:05 The contenders Sony Linkbuds (Original) Samsung Galaxy buds Live Apple Airpods 3 Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Shokz Openfit Earbuds 3:24 Fits & Comfort 6:00 Sound bleed test 7:13 Microphone test 9:30 Aesthetics 11:22 Best Case Design 13:23 Sound quality 16:44 Best Features 20:18 Water Resistance 21:08 Battery Life 22:55 Personal thought 23:32 Overall Result 25:54 Closing

[@insanbiasa8780]

Not really accurate.. sorry

[@kirkabrahamson6424]

Open earbuds for people with cauliflower ear

[@ArtPat-mk9us]

God bless you

[@QuasarKen009]

​@kirkabrahamson6424 bra I have small ears. I own the Sony 1000Xm5, and after 30 mins, my ears will get tender.

[@Jempai]

I can't use in-ear buds at all. No size I've found fit me, and they pop out constantly. I'm glad we are getting this type of buds

[@The1aw]

Me too, I get ear infections because of in ear earbuds, so I always use headphones.

[@williamshevr]

Same, the only one that do'nt pop out are obviously the over the ears. I'm very interested with the Bose ones from this video but 350$ where I live... no thanks, back to my wired KZ10 Pro X at 40$

[@jamesmc8055]

Same for me, they just pop right out after a few seconds. Very frustrating.

[@aylisrg]

Me too!

[@snorttroll4379]

The linkbuds worked well but not good for noisy environments

[@stephbyn2654]

You're one of the only youtubers that I've seen that wears the Bose earbuds correctly or at least as they instruct you to wear them in the manual. The call quality sounded a lot better than I've heard on other videos. I have the Bose, Shokz , Sony Link buds and the Galaxy Buds live and all of the mics sounded nice in quiet and busy conditions in your video. I think out of all of those the Galaxy Buds live sound the best, but I know everyones ears are different, because they do have a good amount of bass. I enjoyed your review.

[@Blu3_777]

I was Buds live Gang for a very long time but I just got the JBL live flex last week and I got to say those are bass monsters nothing else can compete period

[@Mtubes24]

Buds live is my fav. I own multiple. Perfect fit for my ear and I don't have airplane feeling I get with in ear earbuds

[@Demetriiuz]

Using the Airpods on this list of 'Open' ear buds is criminal

[@gtbigdog3507]

This vid was released a while ago and he has since been prosecuted

[@fayezfamfa]

I agree ... he actually should be arrested and taking to court

[@gaerekxenos]

Also missed the Cleer Arc series, which I only just found out about recently, but apparently they existed since last year as well. But yes, the Airpods is sorta... criminal. LOL.

[@PraveenKumar-ge2tg]

Only way to win

[@dustinmeek4032]

They are an amazing open yet closed design though. They are way better than foam tip buds

[@TankedZombie24]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎧 Overview of Open Earbuds* - Companies produce varied open earbuds designs, unlike the standard in-ear ones. - Advantages of open earbuds include hearing surroundings, comfort, and hygiene. - Major contenders discussed: Sony Linkbuds, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Apple AirPods 3, Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Shokz Open Fit. 03:25 *🔈 Fit and Comfort comparison* - Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are top for flexibility and comfort, with a unique design. - Apple AirPods 3 come second in comfort and fit, favored for various physical activities. - Shokz Open Fit ranked third due to secure fit but slight issues with weight and tricky placement. 06:02 *🎵 Sound Bleed Test* - Reveal of sound bleed levels by playing earbuds at different volume levels. - Comparison of sound leakage at different volume settings to depict surrounding disturbance. 07:16 *🎙️ Microphone Test* - Microphone test indoors and outdoors for Sony Linkbuds, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Shokz Open Fit, Apple AirPods 3, and Bose Open Earbuds. - Evaluation of microphone quality and natural sound reproduction in different environments for each earbud. 09:38 *✨ Aesthetics Ranking* - In a three-way tie for first place in discreet design: Apple AirPods 3, Sony Linkbuds, and Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. - Fourth place to Samsung Galaxy Buds Live for a shiny finish and slight bulkiness. - Shokz Open Fit placed fifth due to larger size compared to others, impacting aesthetics. 11:30 *📦 Case Design Evaluation* - Ranking the earbuds based on their case designs, focusing on features like wireless charging, size, and design aesthetics. - Apple AirPods lead with wireless charging and magnetic lid design, followed by Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. - Sony Linkbuds, Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, and Shokz Open Fit ranked based on case size and features. 13:25 *🎶 Sound Quality Assessment* - AirPods 3 take first place in sound quality with a balanced sound profile and good instrument separation. - Bose Ultra Open Earbuds rank second for impressive audio quality, loudness, and warmth. - Shokz Open Fit is placed third due to treble dominance and lack of bass, while Sony Linkbuds lack bass and are thinner sounding. 17:00 *🎧 Features Comparison* - Sony Linkbuds excel in features with multi-point connectivity, speak-to-chat, and AI sound enhancement. - AirPods 3 come second with Siri integration, pinch controls, Find My feature, and mono mode. - Bose Ultra Open Earbuds offer physical buttons, reliable customization, and button ease of use. 18:53 *🎵 Audio Features Comparison* - Spatial audio quality compared - Features like auto-pause, multipoint, mono mode discussed for each brand - Overall assessment of each earbud's features 20:19 *💦 Water Resistance Ratings* - IP ratings explained for each earbud brand - Comparison of water and dust resistance levels - Importance of water resistance in earbuds 21:15 *🔋 Battery Life Assessment* - Total battery life comparison for earbuds and cases - Factors influencing battery life choices - Ranking based on battery performance Made with HARPA AI

[@aggropimp]

I got Shokz Openfit Earbuds...they were unknown to me, but in Saturn in Germany it is possible to test them before purchasing. After 10 months, these are super! Great sound with very nice bass, long battery lasting, amazing noise cancelling, get charged super fast, ergonomic. Perfect! Totally recommendable.

[@olinda013]

Can you use it on public transport or does the sound leak too much?

[@aggropimp]

@@olinda013 it is perfect for anytime you need context awareness (e.g., biking). In public transport works great (bus, tram, underground). You can also direct/point them towards your ear whole and they stay (when walking. I do not run with these).

[@sirwixalotful]

I have these second pair love them

[@akinjarichards4067]

Good review. I have the Bose and Shokz and notice you failed to mention a few things. I wear glasses sometimes and readers alot. The Shokz are more difficult fit with glasses, especially if you take the off and put them back on frequently like readers. Bose comes with an option to buy a wireless charging case. Also Bose is more flexible for different earlobes.

[@rayixon7890]

I found the Shockz openfit actually helped keep my glasses from slipping down, i do have silicone ear sleeves fitted so the combination of the Shockz rubber ear hook and the glasses arm silicon tip work fantastically, no more keep pushing up my slipping glasses.

[@jlstruyde]

I put my openfit on after i wear my glasses and I forget that I have them on lol... I just upgraded to the openfit 2. I always loved aftershokz and fell in love with them more with the openfits

[@robbydragi]

Great to see the Buds Live have the best mic quality in all environments. The Bose are surprisingly terrible. Edit: Ear fitment is everything. Having both the Airpods 3 and Buds Live, the comfort and sound quality on the Buds Live are much better than the Airpods.

[@princevegeta2535]

I've had Samsung buds live since the release of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 ultra got it free with pre-order of the phone, and they are still really good

[@mrbeankeene9763]

Agreed, been using mine for years. Super durable, good sound quality, super comfortable too

[@jsonyu179]

as someone who finds silicone tips earbuds uncomfortable, love this video ❤

[@starlord2926]

Yes , they're itchy 😞

[@DeusRegum]

I absolutely LOVE the new Bose Ultra Open Ear Buds! They sound crazy good! I never wear ear buds until the battery dies without ear fatigue! It's awesome!

[@lisadefries6718]

Yeah they look a cool design. I am kinda stuck with apple though because I have their phone/ipad pro etc so made choice couple of hours ago to purchase gen 3 Airpods . My son loves his gen 3 AirPods so hopefully I have similar if smaller ear and I will feel the same about them. I am only going to use them for light use during lunch hour etc although saying that if I love them maybe I will upgrade to Bose or AirPods Pro 2. But Bose nailed it with a brilliant unique design that seems to pass a lot of the tests and probably feels super comfortable for majority of people. 😊

[@finn4240]

happy to hear that

[@PoeyJerkins]

They also just look sick haha. Love mine, too

[@stever24]

The Bose sound quality is horrible. They make great over-ear headphones but this earbud headphone is horrible. Cool design but it just sounds low quality. The bass is loud but the sound mix is just very muddy and sounds like you’re listening from a distance. It’s kinda obnoxious sounding. The Shokz sound quality blows the Bose outta the water.

[@WJC1981]

Youre in the minority most people think they sound great ​@stever24

[@JairajJJ]

I bought Samsung Buds Live 3 years back, never regretted it. Silicon tip earbuds give me the ick when wearing for longer duration. Sad that Samsung has likely scrapped plans to launch next version of Buds Live.

[@oscar740ify]

The best earbuds. Me too! I love Samsung Buds Live with wireless charging and touch buttons.

[@tigre9271]

The LIVES are my favorite open ear buds for sound quality. Recently I bought a dupe called the MEE PEBBLES. I bought them because they looked more comfortable than the LIVES and they are only $24.00. And I was right...they fit better than the LIVES. They are more secure feeling and they have a lower profile than the LIVES. BUT.......the sound quality is not as good as the LIVES. In saying that, the PEBBLES are not horrible. I will use the PEBBLES if I'm listening t podcasts or watching videos or a movie. And I save the LIVES for music. I got the PEBBLES in BLUE and they are gorgeous!

[@Mtubes24]

@@tigre9271 yoo ive been looking for a Live alternative. I'll check that out.

[@azimkhan619]

It stopped working for me, Looking forward for Sony Open buds

[@toc1124]

Used to switch buds everytime. Until I came across the buds live 4 years ago. They are perfect for comfort. Right now, it's the Bose NC 700 headphones for music and buds live for everything else for me.

[@Mtubes24]

Its hard to find another alternative to buds live. I've tried so many different alternatives and none of them compares to the comfort and sound of the buds live.

[@Ike32]

I have the samsung beans and the samsung buds pro 2. I end up wearing the beans more often because they are more comfortable. The pros are not uncomfortable...but the beans are just more comfortable. I'm glad that companies are making lots of open earbuds for us to choose from

[@eliasghost2350]

Hi, the beans sound good in 2024 compared with the pro2?

[@upgradeu2]

I agree I love my beans!

[@pizzafanatic123]

@@eliasghost2350yes the difference is very slim

[@Mtubes24]

@@eliasghost2350 Yes. Open design of the Live gives it more pop than pro2

[@SnailGs]

Still using Galaxy beans in 2025! Out of all of my Bluetooth earbuds they are my favorite to use 😎

[@ramoschau]

I have both the Bose open earbuds and Sony Linkbuds, and here are some of my thoughts: 👉Design: definitely Bose. Both are very comfortable but Bose earbuds looks cooler. 👉 Audio performance: I think this relying on personal taste but in my humble opinion, I think Sony has done it better than Bose. At first, you will be wowed by Bose “signature” bass but you will soon get tired of it, at least it’s true for me. In Sony case, everything is well calibrated, it feels “just right”, very detailed, with wider sound stage than Bose. 👉 Companion app: another point for Sony. It’s Headphones app has more options than Bose Music, making Sony Linkbuds become very flexible for many music genres. 👉Mic quality: I feel myself have more natural sound with the Sony 👉Battery life: Bose is the winner with no doubt.

[@MonkeyDPirateKing]

I have the linkbuds and after wearing them for some time they hurt my ears and I am stubborn so I keep them in my ears and they hurt even more I have to return them it's a deal breaker I'll get the bose

[@Tallula_Lula]

Thank you for sharing your own review! It's very helpful and 9 months later, here I am reading your words and taking them into consideration. Much appreciated!

[@ramoschau]

@ hi, wish you’re doing well in 2025. Recently , Sony has released the new version of Sony Link Bud with improved battery life and maybe more comfortable. Hope this helps.

[@koryholding1491]

Still have my Buds Live and love them. Wish they would refresh them.

[@viictorzzz]

i feel the same, love my buds live

[@zencollectiongallery]

You know about buds live. It's soooooooo good

[@awesome-os5766]

And they never fell out of ear. Have one for over 4years now ,left bud start to squeak and i need new buds ,just cant make my mind.

[@deannag0330]

My dog just chewed my right one😢

[@goyod6]

I use my buds live for streaming, not for calls because people say it sounds distant & distorted!

[@summerupartium9570]

Again, I would pay just about any amount of $ for a Galaxy Buds Live 2. Literally the most comfortable earbuds with the best battery life ever.

[@MihaiDobrin88]

for 300$ bose mic sounds like 30$ buds

[@averysmith5900]

Everything is great about Bose open earbuds except that mic! Only thing stopping me from buying!

[@thenerktwins]

I have to assume it was an anomaly. There's zero chance that Bose didn't torture themselves to maximize sounds quality

[@PoeyJerkins]

Yea, I love mine because I never use them for calls (rarely take calls in general) but that mic is terrible. The fit and look of them is just so good, though

[@MattAlexander]

@@thenerktwins I have other Bose earphones and buds and mic always seems secondary. I have always had to take my Bose buds off for phone calls. Switched to Apple AirPod pro and no issues. Also my QC earphones are brutal as well. Just my experience anyway.

[@stever24]

The Shokz sound quality blows the Bose outta the water. Bose sounds low quality because of how far away it is from the sound hole and temporal bone. It looks cool because we’ve never seen anything like it and it looks like earrings. But otherwise you’re paying a severe premium for a low quality sounding headphones.

[@jsbedi]

Having purchased Buds Live in the first month of their launch, they remain my all-time favorite. It's disappointing that Samsung has chosen not to continue this product line but instead has reverted to conventional earbuds.

[@Blu3_777]

Same here. they were unbeatable til I got my JBL live flex last month, the bass is insane

[@CF542]

When I need open earbuds, I am a fan of the Galaxy Buds Live. Not perfect by any means, but they are very comfortable for me. I hope Samsung does update them in the future as I believe they have room for some improvements.

[@VarunSrinivas]

The buds are literally 4 years old now. I’m surprised Samsung still sells them.

[@kazino21]

They are excellent for me, fit well, sq fantastic due to the fit. Hope they will make a new model

[@kingdomthings9887]

I got a free pair from Samsung, when I bought a phone. I HATE them!!! You have to position them just right so sound isn't blocked by your ear, and they don't stay there. They are very uncomfortable and make my ears hurt. Touch controls are aweful. They were free and I still feel robbed, because i got a 💩 gift, that is worthless, for preordering my phone.

[@Mtubes24]

@@kingdomthings9887 Thats cap. Buds live the best Samsung earphones. I have pro and it doesn't even compare to the comfort and sound of the live.

[@LucasH567]

Very thorough review. Thank you!

[@nomadicrunner888]

Great video, for me I would only consider the BOSE or another brand, because they sit outside your ear. Thanks!

[@tjcabansag]

Been using the airpods 3rd gen for quite some time, but been getting itchy/irriation from it being in ear. Have switched to the open ear Shokz, and so far no complaints at all. Happy to see a comparison of the call qualities! Really helpful to see if this was something lost after switching.

[@Viewer13128]

i thought the airpods 3rd gen were open earbuds. so they cause the same irritation as IEMs? that's good to know cause then the bose will be my next choice.

[@tjcabansag]

@@Viewer13128 hmm I guess technically the AirPods are considered open ear as they don’t go as deep in, but for me personally caused irritation as it still partially goes in.

[@Viewer13128]

@@tjcabansag oh i see. have you used traditional open earbuds, and are airpods the same insertion as those?

[@rodm2345]

I bought the shokz today and I'm not really feeling them. The tapping to skip and stop music doesn't seem to work right that's the only thing I don't like

[@tjcabansag]

@@Viewer13128 hmm depends on which traditional open earbuds brand you are referring to

[@lyndseybrannum5552]

I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the mifo gen 2 touch. I've found they're low profile, love that the case charges the ear buds and doubles as a phone charger if needed. Sound quality seems good for both the user and for the people on the other end of a phone call. The longevity may be the only weak point for me, as over time the Bluetooth acts finicky and sound quality on phone calls degrade. But again, would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

[@NickDaqqers]

Are airpods open earbuds? Or just earbuds without active noise cancelling or comfort features that would provide passive noise cancelling.

[@AndiPirlogea]

They're definitely not open, just standard with no ANC etc. Open earbuds don't go in your ear channel and will let you hear everything from outside. You can't hear that with any airpods

[@daledude66]

You've got me very interested in the Bose buds. I've used the Galaxy buds for a couple years now. I can start a run with them in a comfortable position, but inevitably they end up settling into a position where they press on one part of my ear or another and get quite painful. Glad there are so many more options now.

[@Agent-vj3ns]

They look like you're wearing big hipster earrings

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

Exactly. That's why I will never buy them, especially at 300.00

[@crystal8476]

I have the Bose open ear and I'm obsessed! I wear them all day for work. My boyfriend snores bad and keeps me awake, so I wear them all night. The battery plays until morning on a full charge. They are so comfortable I can't even feel them while I sleep. The sound is great, I loved the noise canceling on my other pair but constantly had ear infections and always in pain. Being able to push a button to play or answer calls is better because you can touch the buds and dont have to worry about accidently touching it and hanging up. The bose are definitely worth the money.

[@tuckieteddy]

How's the mic?

[@CuteVoodooDoll]

Yeah same question how is the mic in your experience?

[@crystal8476]

@tuckieteddy it works as far as the mic but phone calls do not work. Not sure why. Sorry I just now saw this comment.

[@tootall1972]

I have two different ears. A traditional earbud doesn’t fit into my left ear. I watched your video to get another perspective on what I should buy. After watching I will try the Bose. Thanks for your help.

[@mindlessk.784]

Yes timestamps are always good

[@nicolecontreras0613]

I asked for the Bose for Christmas. 🤞🏻 but I get ear figure very quickly so my AirPod 3 I can only wear for a short while and have to switch sides often. With my 3 year old my Samsung pair before the beans constantly feel like they are going to fall out of my ear. I tried the beans but they will not stay in even if I’m just sitting extremely still. I also have a conch piercing in my right ear so I wonder if it will be a problem. It’s a stud not a hoop. I can’t do anything that wraps around my head or my ear because of my hair so the Bose is what I was looking at.

[@nicoyabeauty]

As someone who looks for open earbuds I thank you for this review. I tried the Sony linkbuds but the ear pain I got from it made me return them. The main reason I need open ear is the ear fatigue and I have sensitive skin and ear sweat causes me to have eczema there sometimes. I was looking into the Bose because the way they sit on the ear, but the mic just sounded so echoey on the video and now I really have to decide if I want to go with them.

[@sophia-ol4fu]

Which you ended up with

[@VincentS327]

Surprise with microphone test… Bose at $300 and their mic was trash… and according to your scoring AirPods mic was better than Shokz… but the Shokz def blew air pods out of the water with the mic test…

[@paullacerda4459]

You just hate bose because they are better and cost more!

[@VincentS327]

@ you must me deaf… have you heard the mic ok the Bose test? At $300 it should’ve sound like the way it did… I recently gifted my Shockz Openfit to my friend… and i never even realized how good the mic were on those… and even those were less than half the price

[@NZDAPH4N70MN]

i think more people need to showcase their experience using the mic not just listening to the sound quality but checking the voice call quality too. i bought the Phillips open ear neck band bone conduction headphones while i almost never need to clean them. no ear wax, they fall short in phone call mic quality. but with great sound from Phillips professionals.

[@katasticone]

Shokz open comm has a boom mic and are a great option

[@Muiscfromthealps]

U need to adjust the buds live and angle into the ear to hear the bass. It has a lot of bass

[@agrey4321]

Your comparisons and categories and all the details are very much appreciated. 🙏 thank you very much for the comprehensive video. 👏

[@yipleung7745]

If comparing with "boss ultra open" , in terms of 1) sound qaility 2) call quality 3) fit - comfortable ? ,which one would you recommend? Thanks

[@JacobWilson]

kind of surprised you didn't try the Oladance, open earbuds is all they do and they produce incredible sounding headphones.

[@dinosor8819]

I am a fan of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. I primarily use the Galaxy Buds Live for my office and the Bose NC700 when I travel.

[@JamesBxl1]

One key reason I have for wearing open earbuds is for playing piano with the learning app. Earbuds in my ear connected to the tablet, over-ear headphones connected to the piano, and the piano midi connected to the tablet USB-C.

[@CristinaScordo]

What would you recommend for an adult woman with small ears? I like ear buds. The ones I use now are ok & old. But I was wondering about something new to use for audio books, audio directions. As far as looks go, the least noticeable, the better. Thank you.

[@jacopo205]

Hi dear.... Why did you miss the huawei freebuds 5 on this video?

[@Brawler.1588]

We watch TV when the kids go to sleep but have been using a Bluetooth adapter and earbuds. Just found out my new samsung TV can hook directly to the earbuds. We only use one ear each so we can hear other noises. Looking for your opinion on the best sounding earbuds for TV use without spending over $200. Thank you

[@Piolin180]

That's crazy. I have the Apple Airpods 3rd Gen & the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. The Buds Live are my favorite by far! The fit, the sound, the look, everything is on point. Can't believe you said they're "thin sounding" & "lack bass". I need Samsung to release the Buds Live 2!

[@samsmith8415]

Preach. I've been begging

[@jijo666]

For me its the samsung buds live. Its still holding up compared to when it came out! DAMN!

[@jnturner506]

Would love to see the Huawei Freeclips here, same design ethos as the Bose but seemingly better in all depts at 2/3 the price...maybe not available in the US?

[@vince7245]

I have them, and I absolutely love them. I also have Shokz Open run and the Sony Link buds to compare them to, and I like the sound, comfort and battery life.

[@Lee0987-u2b]

Agree. It is surprising that it isn't being compared here as it has the same design approach with Bose and it is already available before the Bose was released. The one's that are being chosen here are all even not from 2024.

[@MEBUGBUG]

Huawei selling on Amazon, I got the Bose instead.

[@Shunto99]

Thanks!@@MEBUGBUG

[@MrDfromjersey]

Ive got the bose opens and love them theyre my go to ear buds now especially at work

[@Viewer13128]

do airpods sound better on iphone? i plan to use android and windows. from my experience, windows BT sounds better than android. if i'm not using iphone, will airpods sound worse?

[@Mir_Teiwaz]

The only problem I have with the linkbuds is that, after about a year of owning them, the buds discharge their battery super fast even when they're off. I can charge them (and the case) to full, go out for like 2 hours, put them in their case when I get home, and the buds will be nearly dead by the next day and need to be recharged.

[@eliasmuller8781]

Cuz you dont stop calling me

[@FromDesertTown]

Thanks Mike! I really enjoyed your review. I only use open earbuds. I simply can't stand closed buds. I have AirPods 3, Galaxy Buds Live and SoundPeats Air4. I find the Galaxy Buds Live sound the best by far when I use their "Bass" EQ profile. I also like how the Buds Live are designed such that you can push them into your ear a little when you need some isolation temporarily. Also, it's easy to replace their batteries, so they can be easily renewed after a few years of battery degradation. It's easy to remove the shine from the Buds Live with fine-grit sandpaper. I also painted mine matte black.

[@Endoe.McKronic]

I might give the Samsung Galaxy buds Live a try. My right ear closed some how, because I sleep with earbuds and the plastic must have pushed my cartilage.

[@Nuttellaboy4321]

Are the sennheiser true wireless momentum 4 better then all of these earbuds ?

[@rca6576]

No, I’m returning mine tomorrow. Nothing but, problems with those.

[@fongfuning3564]

Nice video with a lot of info. Thanks. But are they able to pair individually? Because, if one broke, you will need to buy a new set. If they could pair individually, you could still use one for a while.

[@anthonypc-248]

This was a very helpful, systematic comparison. Thanks!

[@teaearlgrayh0t]

As a person, who has ear infections, I cannot use silicone tips. Bose is a god send for me. Apple, Shokz and others don't fit e at all. Nice video.

[@troykatt05]

Just Traded my Sony WF1000-XM5 for the Bose. Best I've ever had. Most Comfortable, good sound, etc...

[@farrukhahmedvideo]

It would be interesting to see them compared to Huawei Freebuds 5. Those are my go to open ear buds with a reasonable budget

[@chrisdebruin4459]

From all the earbuds you have tested so far. Wich do you advice to young adults. I my case. Not expencive decent 8h battery and usable for a whole workday?

[@robj474]

Have you tried the JBL's at all? They've really impressed me

[@chat-1978]

Though I like the overall approach and thoroughness, I disagree with the practical grouping of the products. The only products here that are open ear are actually shokz and Bose. All the rest, need to sit in the ear and this is a really different experience. The true open ear are the ones that don't block the ear. It gives them tremendous comfort because they just sit outside your ear and unfortunately they don't block any noise which is the entire point. Bose is an innovation in the category, as it sits in the ear but didn't really block the ear. The marketing of "open air" being no silicone is bs, and tech channels should know about this. With their mindset, we had open ear headphones for ages with those small wired ones which were also uncomfortable. Take it from a person with multiple ear infections, if it touches the ear canal entrance, it's annoying and uncomfortable. Not to everyone but this sensitivity helps make the distinction.

[@Randomness662]

I disagree with your sentiment. Typically when you put one of these "tipless" earbuds into your ear, they *should* just rest barely outside of your canal, and only blocking around 5% of external sound. This at least was my experience with Apple's Wired Earpods, which sure, you can shove all the way into your ear, but I let them rest just outside my canal and they don't fall and block out 0 external sound.

[@5idi]

Umm... The linkbuds block absolutely nothing, they have a hole all the way through instead of the tip

[@GoodSoul2050]

Awesome review …thanks for sharing & as per my requirement I would like to go for Shokz

[@mackado]

The linkbuds take EQ really well and it's part of the sony app.

[@MrHareshdoug]

really good diverse and detailed reviews - thank you

[@harsimranbhatti]

Using the Bose currently to watch this video. These shine as a podcast earbud less so music Feels like the podcast is actually taking place in your vicinity. Music quality is very good too but podcasts have been a surreal experience with these.

[@carterhu4189]

Thanks for the great review! As a cyclist, I am very interested in their performance on wind noise. Can you give a review on that? Thanks a lot!

[@snorttroll4379]

Did u find a good one?

[@edteach3r]

I am also interested in finding an answer to your question in using open earbuds on my bicycle.

[@aglr5848]

Can you confirm if the Bose have mono mode? You said in your last video on them that they don’t have it, but I’ve seen other KZbinrs say they do have it, so it’s very confusing.

[@stephbyn2654]

They do have mono mode.

[@fra165]

@@stephbyn2654 is mono mode whereby you only need to where one earbud?

[@yehenbimsara]

once with no silicone tip is my favourite because I can use it for 8 hours straight with no uncomfortable feeling

[@emarr3720]

I own the Shokz & I’m looking to replace them bc of the over the ear loop design. Glasses & face masks interfere with them & they fall out easily. I like the design, the quality, & the durability. One of them fell into the washer & went thru the cycle unscathed-detergent & all!! I think they are very light. I’m half expecting to lose one any day now bc the come off when you take your shirt off, bend over, etc. The first day I wore them one came off & I was frantically searching on hands & knees at a restaurant amongst the patrons like Danny Devito in Romancing the Stone, “ I lost my langostino.” It turn out to be in the collar of my shirt!! I’m leaning toward Bose bc they seem to be more secure than the others. Maybe you can add a jogging test to rank how easily they dislodge. Why don’t they make these in a flesh tone so blend in better at work where sometimes management thinks we are being unproductive bc we are having a conversation. I tell them that mine don’t have a microphone but that’s dismissed bc they want it to be a blanket ban. Mono is a plus for me bc I mainly listen to podcasts not music,

[@petewatson8074]

Great comparison. Do the Bose have mono in both earbuds

[@azayn2434]

Nothing also makes a great open earbuds. The Nothing Ear Stick is my headphone of choice when not exercising. Extremely comfortable, has good sound, and was only $65 on Amazon.

[@Anamae5451]

I've tried a lot of ear buds but none were as comfortable as the Samsung live. Sure some might perform better or look better or whatever but they all would give me really bad ear fatigue. The live's never did.

[@v8706]

Whats your opinion about shockz openrun pro 2

[@kaochao2356]

Wow... those mics on the Bose are absolutely horrible... I might buy the 2nd generation if they improve the mics... at $300, I need good mics...

[@MingRose]

Main reason for using open buds for me is sharing an office and working in a hospital. I want background music/podcasts, but I absolutely have to be aware of my surroundings and transparency mode on any earbuds is not good enough if someone starts talking to me.

[@ralieghhawkins1209]

You need to get different ear tips on the Samsung live my wife and I went thru a dozen earbuds until she bought these. Every single thing you criticized works great for us. I have to hit her for attention. We can scream at each other and never falls out.

[@NeroNyte]

For whatever reason, in-ear buds are extremely painful for me. Like I can tolerate it in my right ear for a while, but the left ear is flat out unbearable almost instantly. Some of these look like they would still hurt since they rely on pressing into the opening of your ear to stay in, so I definitely prefer the type that hook over the ear.

[@Rezbull]

great reviews, thanks, made my decision to get the best one much easier

[@fayezfamfa]

How come liberty 4NC isn't within your list of comparison... it is very close to the quality of the ones you highlighted..do you agree ?

[@andre-nunes]

Got the Shokz OpenFit I hope they don’t disappoint

[@tanzids]

did they

[@cristiansantiago5871]

review

[@bryanrichey6840]

I went with the Shokz Openfit Air. A little lighter weight than the Openfit. Better price point: $119. Cross platform multi-point connectivity: I can connect my personal iPhone and my company Samsung/Android simultaneously. The ability to wear only one while the other charges in the case allows me to stretch out the runtime on days of long conference calls.

[@julienyoung4549]

I can only do open earbuds coz im deaf in my right side of the ear. I work at the airport and as a manager of 5 stores, i need to hear my surroundings or what's going on around me coz i always get phone calls.

[@MrJoergenfoged]

Mike - Mike --get to point -- , which one would the best - and tobe controlled by a watch ex. - ???

[@zMastaa]

Excellent review, and format! I've enjoyed my Galaxy buds live that I got for free with my S21 ultra on launch, unknowing that this was its own category of earphones (open). I lost/left my earbuds in an Uber while on a work trip last week and decided I need a replacement set of earbuds. So my research lead me to this perfectly timed video. The Bose had already caught my ear and it seems like the ones that fit my needs, but from watching this , it seems as though any earbud would be an upgrade on my 3 year old Galaxy Buds Live's haha. Because I never compared the bud lives to anything else I never really considered that adjusting the position every 10-15mins as an issue, now however, I would never go back to that.

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thank you!

[@deblabree4714]

Definitely a Bose fan and will probably buy those. Thanks for this in depth review of all of them.

[@stilllookingfortreasure]

I have the link buds and the case stopped working after about a year. Technically, it still works but only on the right side. The left side continually drains it so that no matter how much battery you have when you leave the house it's zero by the time you use it.

[@leahhaviland104]

Same!

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

I have Airpods 3 and have a lot of trouble with them staying in my ears. I had to get some little soft-plastic sleeves to slide them into so that the Airpods will stay in my ears for more than 10-15 minutes. (and with the sleeves the Airpods 3 will stay in for hours). I also have two different models of open earbuds from Oladance (similar to Shokx) and they work very nicely for me. I am also interested in the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, but need to wait before I spend yet more money on earbuds. 🙂

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

The Oladance models do come in multiple colors (IIRC). They come with one case which is larger and includes the ability to recharge the airbuds, and you can buy a second set which is much smaller but does not include the ability to charge the earbuds while you're out-and-about.

[@WillingTan]

Great Video! Have you tried Huawei Free Clip?

Usual earbuds are hard to get to fit well. To get a full sound, a good fit is a must. If one like me has some irritation in the ear canal, open buds are the best. And to be honest, nothing is supposed to be pressed into the ear canal in the first place. If optimal sound quality is required, go for proper over ear phones.

[@debandmike3380]

I had the bose quiet comfort II earbuds for use with iphone 14. I have had nothing but problems with them connecting. Sometimes I would have to fiddle for half an hour putting them back in the case out of the case, connect, disconnect then they would suddenly just connect. Yesterday I finally had it when they kept restarting in my ear, and loosing connection even though the phone said they were connected. So I calmly took them outside, grabbed my sledge hammer, and did what I have wanted to do since I first bought them. Now I get to research for a new pair, again. Technology is such a pain in the ass.

[@Dz_Livestrong]

I had the same problem trying to connect airpods 3 to my apple watch ultra. Probably need that sledgehammer to solve the connectivity problem 😂

[@venomousvenom010]

I feel you 😂😂😂

[@beyondme__6759]

Aww you missed the two Soundcore open earbuds (Aerofit pro and Aerofit)

[@JoeyJoe-JoeJrShabadoo]

7:10 I wish there was a warning to turn the volume down🤣 Great reviews, thank you!

[@CJICantLie]

The linkbuds, in practice, by my experience, have only about 2.5-3hrs of battery life, standby, after about 20mins of teams calls, in my use at work. They have been having issues charging correctly in their case as well. I recently went through a hard reset cycle on them to see if it helps at all. Even when new, they weren't anywhere near the battery life mentioned here.

[@jhosoi808]

My main score would be sound - comfort( with hat and sunglasses on too)- and charging battery case For daily runs 3-6 miles and shopping I’m going with the Bose

[@adaml99a]

I had two pairs of the Sony Linkbuds but they both failed after a few months of use. The sound became crackly and distorted, which I could temporarily fix by squeezing them really hard. Clearly a design fault, especially judging from reading the forums where others experienced the same. I managed to exchanged them and paid extra for the Bose Ultra Earbuds and got to say, I’m really pleased with them. Honestly feels like I’m not wearing them - they are so light. Bass is a bit lacking and I would love to be able to track them if they ever become lost, similar to how you can with Apple AirPods.

[@cristianionita3964]

Very interesting comparision. You should include Huawei Freeclip, which are very good also.

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

They were next on my list! Unfortunately, huawei products are hard to come by here in the US

[@Hondacbr600rrish]

The air pods took 10 years for people to accept them in the world 😂 but I did buy the bose, and I did notice that the longer you work out and the more you sweat. The music gets a little faint, but overall, it's a good piece. Oh! You can pick up the bose Open Ultra for 249 now. Great video, always love reviews.

[@NathanWilkinsonTed]

Great breakdown! I've enjoying the AeroFit Pros. Cool to see how the formfactor stacks up to the others.

[@flufflebut8781]

I like how he considered some of the extra features. Being able to play sound from your laptop and phone simultaneously, mono mode, and the reliability of having physical buttons instead of finacky touch controls is often glossed over. I also like he didn't waste 50% of the review giving an artistic critique of the ascetics (I'm lookimg at your phone reviewers, who would ooh and aah over a slightly more bezeled edge on the latest iPhone). I would have like a bit more attention on the security of the fit. Horror, if $300 popped off your ear mid-jog and was swallowed by the sidewalk gutter. I am also curious to see how durable the softer flexing parts last.

[@g1andonly1]

If you are someone who gets good ole swamp ear after just a few hours then the Bose ultra open are absolutely the best you can get and they sound great.

[@mudrahel.philosophovich]

Thanks for the video! As a lover of open earbuds, I'm shocked that Samsung has not made Buds luve 2 for 3 years....

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

I would love to see them make another attempt at open earbuds. I think the Live's were just a bit of a miss and were not marketed correctly