My favorite open-ear headphones are on sale for spring
Published on: 2025-07-15 07:04:00
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The Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds
They're a comfortable pair of open-ear buds with fantastic audio quality at a modest price.
The six hour battery life is a bit lower than the previous OpenFit earbuds model.
Ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale, Shok's OpenFit Air earbuds are on sale for $100 at Amazon. That's 17% savings on these earbud's regular price, and the lowest we've seen them go. The last time we saw them at this price was during President's Day sales in February.
Also: The best early Amazon Spring Sale deals live now
When I go running, I typically prefer using bone conduction headsets. They tend to stay in place better, while also keeping your ears clear to maintain situational awareness.
However, last year I tried out the Shokz OpenFit earbuds and was impressed with their DirectPitch air conduction, which offers a unique alternative to bone conduction but still allows for an open-ear design. Following up with a new product, Shokz rev
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