The best open earbuds in 2026: These picks stay put, sound great, and keep you aware of the world
Open earbuds are gaining popularity for those who want to stay aware of their surroundings while enjoying music. In 2026, several models stand out for their sound quality and comfort, including the Shokz OpenDots One and Bose Ultra Open. These earbuds cater to various needs, from exercise to everyday use, providing options for different budgets.
- ▪Open earbuds allow users to hear their surroundings while listening to audio.
- ▪The Shokz OpenDots One is highlighted as the best option for most people, priced at $199.95.
- ▪Bose Ultra Open earbuds are noted for their sound quality but come at a higher price of $299.
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Home > Tech > Headphones > Earbuds The best open earbuds in 2026: These picks stay put, sound great, and keep you aware of the world Whether you need some exercise earbuds or appreciate not being totally blocked off from the outside world, we've got you covered with these four picks. By Bethany Allard Bethany Allard Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard is a Los Angeles-based shopping reporter at Mashable covering beauty tech, dating, sex and relationships, and headphones. That basically means she puts her hair through a lot, scrolls through a lot of dating apps, and rotates through a lot of different headphones. In addition to testing out and rounding up the best products, she also covers deals for Mashable, paying an especially obsessive amount of attention to Apple deals and prices.
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