Bose’s helping hand pays off in the Skullcandy Method 360, great-sounding mid-range earbuds.

The Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active are designed especially for working out and have some neat features, but they are hampered by a poor fit.

Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.

I’ve tested tons of headphones and these open earbuds might be the worst I’ve ever used, due to sub-par sound quality and a lackluster design.

The Soundpeats Clip1 are budget clipping open earbuds done right, and they're great budget alternatives to Shokz or Bose options.

Nothing's first wireless over-headphones deliver impeccable features, but we've got talk about the sound

Light, comfortable, good sound, and long battery life are just part of what make the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 great for runners.

Apple hasn't served up a sensational pair of in-ears here, but it’s hard to overlook their tempting low price.

The Shokz OpenDots One offer a comfortable and reliable fit, decent sound quality and a price tag that won't break the bank.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 boast incredible noise cancelling capabilities, awesome audio and a smarter design, but that comes at quite the cost.

The JBL Tune 305C have impressive functionality, but their loose fit can cause a few issues.

The year of the open-ears continues with the OneOdio OpenRock S2, from one of the original open earbud makers.

The Baseus XC1 are clip-on open earbuds with a few rough edges, but they're a valid alternative to pricier rivals.

The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed brings instant audio to your games – but does it rank among the best earbuds?

The Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones may be pricey, but they out on a great show that seems like it might never end thanks to a 70-hour battery life.

A lightweight, comfortable fit for all-day meetings.

The Shokz OpenFit Air are ideal for running and everyday use where hearing situational sound is important

The Shokz Openfit 2+ are a stable, comfortable wear for runs and commutes.

Fairly stylish and incredibly comfortable, the budget-friendly Happy Plugs Play Pro headphones sound good but the noise cancellation isn’t great.

In a super-busy market, they're hard to recommend

The Anker Soundcore C40i sound pretty good, but they aren’t the most comfortable or feature-rich pair around.

Super stylish and a pleasure to wear for hours on end, the Panasonic RB-F10s are otherwise winning open earbuds let down by really irritating controls.

The OpenRock S try too hard with features that don’t work well and it's a shame, because at their core, these are respectable low-cost fitness earbuds

A clever solution for people who are constantly in video meetings and need to switch between phone and laptop.

The world's best bone conduction headphones get a bass upgrade that gives your workout playlist some real punch.

The Anker Soundcore AeroClip supply adept audio, a secure fit and neat call quality, all at a more than reasonable price.

The JBL Tune 310C are cheap, feature-rich and comfortable, but they’re unlikely to blow you away with next-level audio.

The Edifier LolliClip are a great pair of open ear headphones with ANC and health monitoring and are only let down by a few small hiccups.

The popular Sony MDR-EX15AP offer decent audio and an attractive design but are unlikely to excite you.

The H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro Multi-Sport have the build and features that make them ideal for long runs, swims, or both.