The HONOR Earbuds Open managed to surprise me

Bogdan Petrovan / Android Authority HONOR launched multiple products at MWC, including a new pair of open earbuds, called, in a shocking twist, HONOR Earbuds Open. I got to try them out for several weeks and although I didn’t expect to like them or find them that useful, they managed to surprise me. The HONOR Earbuds Open are more comfortable for prolonged use than my usual choice of in-ear earbuds (currently the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4). But they also provide great sound while keeping me more connected to my surroundings. For the right kind of user, these are easy to recommend. The AirPods Pro 2 and most higher-end modern earbuds feature flexible silicone tips that plug into your ears and prevent some of the outside noise from seeping in. This is for good reason — when you have effective isolation, you experience less auditory masking due to unwanted external noise. Thanks to the silicone tips, you don’t need to rely on noise cancellation as much and you can listen at a lower volume ... Read full article.