# The best open earbuds, all real-world tested: open-fit buds to stay aware of your surroundings

> The best open earbuds work differently to traditional in-ear designs. Instead of blocking your ear canal, they deliver sound through innovative speakers that sit outside the ear and fire sound towards you, without that…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-best-open-ear-headphones?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6839fc9a3aa9d2ac5311e6fb)
- **Published:** 2025-05-30
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #headphones #earbuds #open #sound #aware #buds #real #stay
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