Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ($299)
These open-style earbuds have a flexible joint and a light grip that is designed to hook around your ear, so you can still hear the world around you while still privately enjoying whatever you're listening to. They're water-resistant, last up to seven hours before needing a charge, and even earned a spot on Oprah's 2024 Favorite Things list. Naturally, our editor had to try them for herself. Read all her thoughts in this Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review.
Editor Quote: "These headphones are dangerously comfortable, so much so that I almost stepped into my shower with them on the other night, blissfully unaware they were still attached to my ears (a testament to just how lightweight they really are). As someone with sensitive ears, I was initially concerned that the headphones would feel too heavy or clunky while on, but they actually feel much airier and functional than other earbuds I've tried. The buds magnetize effortlessly, so I don't have to play around with their fit or position them so that they feel more secure — once they're attached, they don't move, regardless of whether I'm walking, working out, or just lounging at home." — Kyley Warren, former assistant shopping editor
