Top 10 Open Earbuds in 2024 (RANKED with CUSTOM Scoring)

[@pickyaudio]

So the Bose Ultra Open came out earlier in Australia than expected. They arrived right after I finished filming this video so I'll have a full review coming out soon and add them to the ranking

[@RJ_Uploads]

I hope your able to get your hands on the soundcore v30i, and my new favorites as of right now are the Bose ultra Open earbuds, I have small ears and the design just works for me because as much as l love this style of open air earbuds the loop over the top of my ear starts to bother me the only pair that doesn't bother me is the oladance ows 2, I tried the oladance ows pros but they would not stay on my ears they kept falling off, the Bose however changed it up for me with the new design on how they hook to the bottom side of your ear and the push button setup, man i forgot I was wearing them the other night and went to sleep with them on.

[@ricoviii1]

Bose sound great just weird fit and just like everything else get drowned out in loud environment

[@RJ_Uploads]

@@ricoviii1 dude I'm at a loud bar right now and I can still hear the music playing in my Bose earbuds right now, so I don't know what's up with the getting drowned out deal, but every ones hearing is different 👍🏾

[@ricoviii1]

@@RJ_Uploads yeah Max volume and you hear background more you on crack if you saying you can hear clearly

[@RJ_Uploads]

@@ricoviii1 sorry sir I don't do crack, but I appreciate the suggestion, the point of these earbuds is to hear your surroundings but I can still hear my music clearly, don't blame me for your ears 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Gloryandhonor1573]

I have the Tozo, no problem with comfort, i can have them on all day. Overall best value.

[@pickyaudio]

Very nice!

[@zionsoldier08]

@@pickyaudiowhat’s the EQ work around for the TOZO?

[@McFaddis]

​@@zionsoldier08 I'm not sure but someone said if you had another tozo product that did have customization you could use those. I do have t21s and you can do that but when I select one on the costum ones, it doesn't do anything on my open buds so not sure. I just use wavelet app for an eq and it works fine though

[@gimhockhuang31]

I owned TOZO and Soundcore.Aerofit pro. I love the Tozo fit very comfortable and lightweight. One charge can wear for whole day. Sound is louder then SoundcoreAero pro.Price us half of it. I have ear pain wearing Soundcore Aeropro for more then 2hours. It have good battery life, nice case and lightweight.

[@f4phantom2500]

Crazy, thats the opposite of my experience. I also bought both and compared, i found the tozo quite uncomfortable, and the soundcore sound noticeably better.

[@ljune1]

You didn’t do the TOZO earbuds in the CONTROL segment. I see it had the highest score tho anyway..Ijs

[@gtbigdog3507]

I have found that the Tozzo is the best in fit for me. I have had many open ear earbuds, Bose, Oladance and others. The Tozzo is the best for me and it only $50 I bought one for my daughter also.

[@pickyaudio]

Good stuff!

[@shardie78239]

Hi, Scott here. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for suggesting the Tozo open ear. 6 years ago, I lost my hearing on one side completely. I was such a music lover and life has not been the same since. I have some loss in my good ear. I have never really cared for ear buds, because I just don't care for the itching and sweeting in the ear canal. First gen ear buds did not sound that great either. I just received my order and downloaded the app and set to EQ to voice. No anything restricting in my ear, and the brilliant design that allows you to twist to adjust the position of the speaker to get the absolute "best" of the sound, could not be a better design. I started to listen to some digital recordings, and a couple brought tears to my eyes remembering when I could hear. You gave them a 10 and there are really no such devices I know of for 40 bucks. People, if you have doubts about open ear, do yourself a favor and get you a pair of these. I know why this man named his channel Picky Audio. He knows this tech like no one else I have found. Don't think twice about a blind purchase after reviews here, you won't be disappointed. Thanks again.

[@pickyaudio]

I really appreciate it Scott. Hearing this has made my day 🙌

[@shardie78239]

@@pickyaudio I have had them on all afternoon, I'm staying in, going nowhere.

[@kellywhigham2160]

Just received my TOZO OpenBuds today. Man, I'm totally impressed. $53.00 including shipping! They are a steal! 🤔😁 Thanks for the review!

[@pickyaudio]

Glad you're liking them!

[@nkarim4979]

Purchased the Tozo Open Buds because of this video. I hope Tozo sponsors your videos in the future because you are driving a ton of customers to them.

[@jax02zerotwo]

I am a long time Openbuds user myself, bought them November 2023, through heavy usage, they still work like new. I like them so much.

[@MrChanny]

@@jax02zerotwodo you guys doing any running or cycling? Just curious how they sound with wind

[@jax02zerotwo]

@@MrChanny I am a cyclist and frequently ride with them. They are comfortable, can be quiet, can be loud too. When sweaty, the controls are still great. Battery life is true so there's no worry about that either. I said frequently above because I have so many different buds that I change my set up to avoid boredom. Tozo are likely my favorite for riding too. Sound is clean, good bass! Not like in-ears, but way better than aeropex which I used to have to. Highly recommend Tozo brand.

[@RafaelW8]

@@jax02zerotwo How do they fare in a noisy environment?

[@jax02zerotwo]

@@RafaelW8 There's a local bike path that goes along side a big highway where I live and when passing through there the traffic noise easily takes over. Regular circumstances, like very windy rides, the Tozos are loud enough to overpower the wind noise.

[@MigElite1]

Fantastic review. Thank you most sincerely for taking the time. Very informative.

[@Windy_City]

I bought the Tozo before watching your review but after watching yours I’m even more excited! Nice vid.

[@pickyaudio]

Awesome I hope you like them 😊

[@Thebassguru84]

I bought the tozo and absolutely love them! I use them alot while sleeping and they stay put.

[@jnturner506]

Fantastic review! Any chance of adding the Huawei Freeclips?

[@bossbanana453]

Or the jbl Sound Gear Sense?

[@jackrusso5103]

Really thorough review, thanks! I own several ear buds but I reach for the Tozos when I ride my bike. Allows me to comfortably enjoy great sound while keeping me aware of my surroundings.

[@sajanstanley]

That's a lot of work into a small video. Loved it. Thank you

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers! Glad you loved it

[@Blu3_777]

I been up all night looking at earbud reviews (6am in the US, yes I have a problem) than right when about to fall asleep you come through with this banger!!! God bless you Picky! I never knew tozo were that good. The only thing if I can please ask you, how's the bass on the tozos compare to the Samsung buds live? I'm dying to know. Lol

[@pickyaudio]

haha I love the dedication. It's still not quite comparable when it comes to sub bass. So overall not quite there but they get the closest

[@Blu3_777]

Ok cool I see. I think I'ma have to get me a pair. Thanks like always

[@jsbedi]

I fully agree with you about Tozo, I have the same problem that the Tozo is only one that can put close to my ear canal so it should is another league with other. It close to on ear headphones more than air conduction. If I see Tozo first, it will save my money not to buy another product that double prize. I fully agree with your ranking.

[@zajizjaz]

should i buy tozo over aerofit pro? i want 1 of this for my running

[@jsbedi]

@@zajizjaz If today I can return, I will buy only TOZO

[@cyhleo2938]

I bought SC Aerofit and I feel that I have chosen the right stuff after watching your review. Thanks!

[@mindscarp]

Tozo buds are missing in the Controls part of the video from 4:59 to 7:02 .

[@AWAShowme]

Thia took a lot of work - and it's appreciated. I juat bougt the Tozo with the link, and aubscribed. Keep up the good work. This is why I love KZbin!

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you for using the link. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@RickvS90]

Have you tried the Tozo OpenEgo? They do also seem really nice.

[@emziemann]

I'm wondering which of those I should get! I really like the case where it shows the charge status. Which ones do you think are better

[@Shenepoy]

Thank you for the video got Tozo ones for about 3 months now and it's fantastic best Open Earbuds I ever tried, I recommend don't even bother trying bone conduction, Open Earbuds are much much better

[@kellypainter7625]

Wow, really great comparison. I have most of these and agree with your assessments. The one gripe I would have is with the Tozo buds. Their dual point connection on Android is nearly worthless. While it works well, if I am watching a video on my computer and anything, and I mean anything, happens on the phone, it will switch momentarily to the phone. I wind up disconnecting it from the phone which defeats the purpose. Otherwise, they are great.

[@gtbigdog3507]

I have found that the dual point works great. I’m iPhone to windows

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! I didn't have that issue but that's the thing with takeover it is nice to have the option to turn it off as well

[@CJDilag]

Satisfied with my Shokz OpenFit and Soundcore Aerofit Pro

[@pickyaudio]

Nice!

[@香噴噴-p6f]

Bose ultra open could be the best among these

[@protonjicari5990]

@@香噴噴-p6ftried it in store and very disappointed!!

[@ryanjahansir7577]

Finally, I was researching different options but i didn't have enough drive to go so deep. Thank you for providing this in depth review.👍

[@kevinphelps5807]

wow, talk about thorough! One thing I am wondering. Mainly listen to audiobooks and wondering if any one pair is better for that over listening to music. Should also mention I will only listen with one buds in the left ear as I lost my hearing in my right ear a few years back.

[@jenniferbkatz]

James, are there any buds for @ $50 or at least under $100 where you can control Volume + AND Volume - on just one bud? For safety, I often just use one ear bud - esp. at night. But I do like to have that ability. The buds I've bought for years - various Motast Wireless Earbuds - open ear style - had manual volume up and down on the right bud. Left bud had no controls. I would prefer that to needing both buds for a simple volume up or down.

[@stevenwilliams7774]

i would add to your score sheet a category of what scores well while wearing glasses.

[@IndyBuckeye0]

This is an OUTSTANDING IN DEPTH review ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yes I am rating your review as a review

[@eeroth42]

This is really an impressive and comprehensive review. You outline the pros and cons very efficiently!

[@whoamixo12]

Thank you very much, man!!! It was one of the best comprehensions I have ever watched.

[@swrdghcnqstdr]

This is EASILY the best comparison of these type of headphones I’ve seen. Really helped me make my decision, thanks a ton

[@HasanBabasi]

These open headphones are the only reason why I can listen to audio again. I have very sensitive TMJD that over ear and inear headphones trigger. I get migraines when my TMJD flares up so having these open buds gives me pain free listening. I hope they keep getting better.

[@pickyaudio]

Glad to hear these buds work for you! They keep getting better for sure stay tuned for my next open ear video there is another banger coming out

[@peterwolf1892]

I watched the section on multipoint and multipoint T. My question for just the multipoint version.....If I am connected to my personal and work phone and I am listening to music on my personal phone....will a phone call go directly to my buds from my workphone without having to stop my music? Otherwise, regular multipoint seems pointless if you can only really fully connect to one at a time.

[@pickyaudio]

Calls will directly switch over

[@AndrewJohnYoung]

Bought the Tozo, and love it. Your review are awesome. Will you review earcuffs/earclips?

[@10MinuteTrades]

you have become the best earbud guy by a mile! Great great useful info all the time.

[@thombendtsen399]

I haven’t tried all of these. I have the Soundcore Aerofit Pro and the only complaint I had was the volume level, but the update fixed that. I needed to switch to an earbud that didn’t seal with rubber tips as my ears were getting really irritated with the in ears that I had. I love the Aerofit Pro and feel no reason to even try anything else. They sound better than any of the in ears that I ever tried and don’t irritate the ear in the least.

[@llyrghmnghyll]

Tozo has become my go to for audio these day

[@knicks2030]

You sir...are amazing! I have watched many reviews on open earbuds and I had thought I had come across the best of the best. Your video and attention to detail are near the top! You actually ranked the correct styles together too. Some other comparison videos included different styles that in my opinion and by most people's definition, may be a different category. You had all of the top brands even if the Bose came in late. Thank you for your hard work and this great video! I have the Shokz Openrun Pro but was looking for something with a little bit better sound and something that would fit in my pocket better. I really would love to try the Soundcore Aerofit Pro, but the cost and inconsistent call quality held me back from trying them. I am also a Tozo fan and they are great for what I need them for.

[@alexyan433]

Definitely interested in how Bose new ultra open earbuds compete against the best🔥🔥

[@pickyaudio]

Same they just arrived, I'll start testing them tomorrow! I was going to add them to this video but I would have had to film everything again and this took ages to prepare 😅

[@Emre-nl8df]

I'll watch your video later, I'm sure it's good. I have one more question. Which earbuds should someone who uses a nothing phone 2 and iPhone 13 buy? It will probably be used for metal music. 1- jabra elite 10 2- beats studio buds + 3- nothing ear 2 4- buds 2 pro 5- airpods pro 2

[@pickyaudio]

Jabra Elite 10 or Nothing Ear 2 both the best all round for IOS or android. But check out my scoring spreadsheet and see what differences matter for you

[@Emre-nl8df]

@@pickyaudio thanks for reply

[@KdkdjdjKdjdjdk]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@pickyaudio i have only iPhone 13. What would you rather for metal music. My options jabra elite 10, ear (2), beats studio buds plus and AirPods pro 2. Only iOS device and listen to metal music.

[@Jay-ws7tv]

Glasses. How do they fit with glasses.

[@whiteknight5100]

I have the Oladance OW1 but recently just ordered a pair of ear clip open buds that were rated very well. Those have nothing on the OW1 in terms of bass but they do have Hi Fi sound. Battery life isnt great though but I wanted a back up pair anyway..

[@pickyaudio]

Nice! I'm keen to start testing some clip on buds

[@UnstoppableCriminal]

Awesome review i checked out several videos looking for a good pair of openear buds. You were the only one who suggested the tozo then i checked comments and everyone is happy with your suggestion of the tozo so i checked and bestbuy has them $60 off got 2 pairs for $100 was about to spend $235 for the aerofit pro with 2 year warranty instead got 2 pairs for less then half that 👌👍

[@duncan359]

im thinking I will go with the the tozo open buds

[@jimwoo9552]

Great composite and evaluation in a very concise manner. I didn't even have to set the speed to 1.25..haha. Wondering how much time did you invest in the overall testing and video compilation/editing. Good job mate !

[@CRAZY6256]

funny that other reviewers don't seem to put the BOSE as high as you did.

[@vishwasgondaliya977]

Using tozo buds about a year and I think u can not get better open ear style buds better than this , there are couple of glitches in buds sometime but all in all its a best combo u can get under 100 bucks and it sounds super good almost same like in ear buds.

[@NotSoHeartBroken]

What would you recommend for podcasts and calls?

[@940alex]

Missing situational awareness category. Besides comfort I believe this is also a key factor for this type of designs.

[@luciferray6560]

Please review oppo enco air 3 pro and compare them against the best.

[@Kevr0]

Omg! Amazing work! Thank you! I was just looking through all of your videos the night before to find the answer in the new dropped video! 👏👏👏

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks you, great timing! 👍

[@KdkdjdjKdjdjdk]

⁠​⁠​⁠​i have only iPhone 13. What would you rather for metal music. My options are jabra elite 10, ear (2), beats studio buds plus and AirPods pro 2. Only iOS device and listen to metal music.

[@roguegorilla8981]

Jabra elite 10's. I listen to nothing but metal music and they do an amazing job. Also another good choice is the jlab epic lab edition.

[@KdkdjdjKdjdjdk]

@@roguegorilla8981 Jabra elite 10 with both AAC and SBC works. Which is run for iphone with jabra?

[@Justacommentorian]

Shokz is the best all-rounder.

[@Ayman-jb5bw]

Did you tried 1more open in gaming with low latency mode ? If yes is there a difference

[@HumanOptimization]

using these for gaming doesn't sound like at all what they're meant for. may as well say they arent for pilots either.

[@scottybones]

Thanks so much for this video bro! Ive been looking for bud SPECIFICALLY for calls, and was looking at the shokz but are pretty expensive, and ALSO wondering about the SC AERO FIT and that call test with background noise makes this video REALLY HELPFUL! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jasonMB999]

Hello, i got my aerofit pro recently. Bass is amazing! But I'd like to know, does the tozo have much more bass than the soundcore or just slightly more? And how is the trebble on the tozo? On the soundcore trebble is non existant.

[@jsbedi]

I had both of them so I hear the Tozo headphones. They definitely take the cake when it comes to fit and sound quality, detail, treble. Bass is on par not a canon. Finding that sweet spot for a close ear canal seal makes a world of difference compared to others - it's more like on-ear headphones than air conduction buds. It's a shame my pricier option might not get much use now, but hey, at least you've found your perfect audio companion with the Tozos!

[@TheKmj931]

Do you use the app?

[@jasonMB999]

@@TheKmj931 yes

[@STR82DVD]

My new Openrock X - I'm just not sure where to put these on your list lad. I'm convinced that the bass is better on the original Openrock Pro, currently still my favorites even though I like the adjustment on the Openrock X. I'm just not sure about the sound even with the included app and accompanying sound profiles. It sounds just a bit thin on reflection.

[@anitamiller7724]

my OWS pro can't be used for calls very easily. I don't know where the microphone is but I have to constantly rotate these to the back if I want the person I'm talking to to hear me. Never had this problem with my OWS 2's.

[@tenshooow]

When you take the Earbuds out the case and say you weren't able to connect it to your phone immediately (BT of phone turned off) and the buds go to sleep, is there a way to turn them on without re-docking them in the the case? This happened to me when i had a 10k run, left the case in a locker and the buds didn't auto connect to the phone because BT was off. Buds went to sleep... wasn't able to turn them back on manually what a downer. 😂 (aero fit) Now i just set them not to sleep. But there should be a way turn them on manually right?😅

[@patrickhamning1734]

Hey Picky, can you test the ones that have distortion at high volumes again, but instead on an android device and disable absolute volume? Turn volume up on headphones all the way but not on the phone. I find this helps get rid of distortion

[@JadeEmperorTales]

My ears are a bit small so not sure what if it's better ear in or found the earbuds with xs tips

[@Ayman-jb5bw]

Same

[@mcmorris06]

I cant find any reviews on Sony linkbuds vs the Shokz openfit. I see you have reviewed both between videos what's your opinion on one over the other?

[@naga2015kk]

it would be good to do a review "after 1 year of use....". Wonder how many of these could still hold a charge. Their Achilles heel

[@DenDrobiazko]

Did you miss the controls for TOZO?

[@fustyler]

Would any of these be good on a plane ride? Looking for something for a 2 year old toddler. It's going to be open earbuds or over the ear headphone.

[@pickyaudio]

Nah definitely go for a headphone. You’ll have to have the volume too loud on a plane with an open earbud

[@adamcanterbury]

You should also include the Baseus Eli...😊

[@BryanLWeier]

Good video, but honestly, unless the ear buds are bone conductive, then it's a big "meh" for me ...thank you for your hard work

[@roguegorilla8981]

I assume you haven't ever tried the cleer arc ii? They are pretty amazing honestly.

[@ryanjosti5335]

Awesome Spreadsheet! Many thanks!🤘

[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another great ranking list, Picky! 👍

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! Thanks for watching my man

[@luisrobles-iz9nb]

Great comparision, I think is the best video you make

[@nitro_head]

Thank ..just saved me a tun of money

[@pickyaudio]

Happy to help 👍

[@MustafaDemirci-o8i]

I'm getting ready to buy one of these headphones. Can someone explain to me? Does the external earphones ultimately emit sound, or does it conduct sound through the bone, like Philips? It would disturb me in a quiet environment and there would be no point in not using a headset if whatever I was listening to could be heard.

[@danaoleson8580]

Do I have to sign up for an user account before I can download the spreadsheet?

[@ayn89928]

what about the tozo openego? the newer ones

[@Aivlyss]

Wow, that's an amazing review, especially with the different categories!!!

[@xila8861]

This was enough data to make decide, thx mate.

[@박지원-i9w]

Toxo, my favorite brand

[@제이슨킴]

you were so much afford to compare. thank you!

[@pickyaudio]

Glad I could help!

[@AfRiCaNqUe3n]

Thank you for your hard work

[@sergiuandone3075]

i was looking for a review like this. very good aproach. thank you so much

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! Glad you liked it

[@AudreySmith9992]

Wow unbelievably helpful!!! THANK YOU!!

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

I actually have 2 other videos on this exact topic !!! And KZbin popped this your video !!! 🎉 !!!! Oh, my God !!! What an amazing and great the best video !!! 🤗 🤗 !! And I do hope that you have Affliate Links !!! Amazing presentation and detailed production !!!

[@chrisscott6835]

SHOKZ!!!!!

[@kenplummer4644]

Thanks! Nice work!!!!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks I really appreciate it!

[@psycho1960]

excellent work

[@niaztowaf424]

loved the review

[@mykolamykhaliuk]

Ordered both 😂 Tozo and 1more. Its not comparable. 1more is quality product level of apple. Tozo is cheap plastic, feel not comfortable wearing it after 30 min. Its pushed hard on ear. Definitely my choice is 1more. Difference was 40euro. But its differnt level products. I get 1more fo 99euro😊. Tozo send back.

[@Enhanz]

Preferred tozos personally, 1more s50 has zero bass

[@MichaelEKaz]

Thank you for this comparison! It’s very helpful.

[@DHardWorker]

Verygood review 😊 10/10

[@lilac8021]

Tozo ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MinhNguyen-ym6yn]

What about huawei free clip

[@pftvfc66]

You missed the information about how Tozo controls work. 🙄

[@McFaddis]

I love my openbuds. I refuse to pay over 50 bucks for earbuds. I have 3 different tozo earbuds and they're all really good

[@benjaminszentpaly-j.619]

If you listen music really loud with it, can it be heard around you by others?

[@brandom619]

Nice review!!!

[@AudreySmith9992]

Thanks!

[@pickyaudio]

Legend! Thank you 🙏

[@MrChanny]

Anyone use the tozo for cycling? Any good?

[@marcus-b4x3h]

Impressive video, awesome ❤

[@lovethyneighborasthyself]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@cheekbones2]

Very thorough. Thanks!! Can't say like the controls of any of these. Give me three clicky buttons please,.