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CNN
13-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
Beats' new Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds just went on sale for the second time at $50 off
One of the best pairs of workout earbuds received a long-awaited update earlier this year. Back in February, Beats finally launched a follow-up to its beloved fitness earbuds after making runners wait over five years. If you've been waiting a little longer to upgrade to the Powerbeats Pro 2 without paying full price, several retailers have launched discounts for only the second time. Take $50 off at Amazon and Best Buy with these all-time low tech deals. Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 One of the most eagerly awaited sequels in the world of tech just went on sale. The Powerbeats Pro 2 upgrade the most beloved workout earbuds on the market and come in four new colors. Mike Andronico's glowing review is convincing me to ditch the Bose Ultra Open buds I use when working out in favor of these newer buds, which are $50 off for only the second time. In the world of workout earbuds, there's one brand that has consistently released the most popular options: Beats. Its headphones have been topping the charts at CNN Underscored for ages, and its new Powerbeats Pro 2 should be following suit. Andronico has been covering consumer electronics for over a decade. So when he was impressed by the company's latest, I knew these earbuds were the real deal. Today's offer makes that endorsement even better. It's only the second time these Beats headphones have gone on sale since launching in February. The first and only other discount was back during the Memorial Day festivities, a deal that was so popular it quickly sold out. So, if today's rehash of that all-time low from the holiday weekend catches your eye, it'll be worth adding to your cart sooner rather than later. Shipping times are already beginning to slip, but there's a chance you'll still be able to have these delivered as a last-minute Father's Day gift. Our senior deals editor, Rikka Altland, spotted the price drop this morning while searching for the best finds of the week. She has worked in service journalism for nearly a decade and is an expert at deal hunting and price-history analysis. Altland also regularly reviews tech for a living, frequently collaborating with CNN Underscored's team of testing experts.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The best open earbuds that stay put, sound great, and keep you aware of the world around you
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Noise-cancelling earbuds are a popular choice for many people, but if you're someone who wants to hear the world around them or finds an in-ear design uncomfortable, there's a better option out there: open earbuds. SEE ALSO: We've found the 9 best headphones of 2025 after extensive testing Though open earbuds share the common feature of sitting on the exterior of the ear, they come in many shapes and sizes, from clip models to ear hook models. Some are more geared toward working out, while others are better for everyday use. Below, we've compiled some of the best open earbud models available in 2025. This guide is a work in progress, so we'll possibly be shifting (or expanding) our recommendations as we continue to test pairs. Open earbuds allow you to get as close as you possibly can to the feeling of not wearing earbuds at all. Unlike in-ear earbuds which sit in your ear canal (as the name states), open earbuds sit just outside your ears. Some models hold the speaker component in place with an ear hook while others opt for an ear cuff. SEE ALSO: The best fitness trackers you can buy in 2025: From smartwatches to rings People generally opt for open earbuds for three main reasons: They provide a private listening experience while leaving you almost completely aware of the world around you. It's like the best transparency mode you've ever used. For some people, not having an earbud physically in their ear is generally more comfortable. The hooks and cuffs (along with the general awareness of your surroundings) make them a great option for keeping them in place, and keeping you alert, while you're working out. As you may have gathered from the section above, open earbuds don't generally come with active noise cancellation. That's mostly thanks to how much sound they let in (by design) and the difficulty of cancelling out sound without having the device covering your actual ear canal. Also thanks to the whole open ear-canal situation, these aren't going to be the earbuds for audiophiles. That's not to say open earbuds sound bad — if you've never tried them, we promise they sound much better than you're imagining — but you will lose out on some of the nuance of a song without having the earbud actually in your ear. SEE ALSO: We tested every pair of Bose headphones to find the best for noise cancellation, sound quality, more That said, many pairs still have equalizers on their companion apps to help you make them sound their best. Our upgrade pick, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds, even have a spatial audio feature that worked surprisingly well. Most open earbuds will also boast some form of special technology that keeps them from leaking too much sound. While these pairs do pretty well in keeping the sound just to you, most pairs (including our picks) while be prone to some leakage, especially at higher volumes. Finally, some open earbuds — mainly those with ear hooks — tend to have slightly bulkier cases. If you like to travel light, it's something to be aware of. Bone conduction earbuds work exactly like the name implies they do — they use your skull to conduct sound waves, instead of projecting the sound into your ear, like most of the picks are on list. Typically, a band runs from either side of the users head to help hold the headphones in place. Shokz, the brand behind our top pick, is a popular maker of these kinds of headphones. While we do consider them open earbuds, we have yet to test any bone conduction earbuds — look out in the future for that update. On that note: The open earbuds market is rapidly expanding, so we'll be testing more as we can get our hands on them. Up next, we'll be trying out budget pairs of open earbuds under $100, as well as more pairs from Shokz. In addition to the earbuds that made our final guide in May 2025, we tested out the Nothing Ear (Open) earbuds ($149), the Sony Linkbuds Open ($199.99), the Anker Soundcore AeroClip earbuds ($169.99), and the Shokz OpenFit Air ($119.95). While none of the above were bad earbuds by any means, we found our picks to outshine them in their comfort and sound quality, especially when considering their respective prices.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Don't miss out on these unique Bose wireless buds while they're $50 off
The wireless earbuds market is flooded with viable listening options, but discounts on certain wireless buds can be a little more difficult to come by. The Bose Ultra Open earbuds don't often see a substantial discount, but right now they're marked down to $249. That's good for $50 in savings, as they regularly go for $299. They're one of the more uniquely designed sets of buds on the market, and they're available in a wide variety of colors with this deal. Bose is known for its high quality consumer audio products, with audio quality almost always at the top of its priorities. Audio quality is certainly one of the main reasons to buy the Bose Ultra Open earbuds. They deliver the sound Bose is known for, with more premium features like Spatial Audio on-board as well. Such features make the Ultra Open a great option for pairing with a home theater in addition to regular portable audio use. The design of these earbuds is something that stands out as well. They don't look like many other wireless buds you'll come across, and the unique design is meant to make them more comfortable and able to stay in place throughout the day. The Ultra Open have a flexible joint and a light grip, and they hook around the back of your ear rather than getting a grip through the inside of your ear. These buds don't get the best battery life we've seen in wireless earbuds, but battery life isn't bad either. They can reach up to seven hours of life between charges, and the included charging case can provide some additional life while you're out in the wild. The Ultra Open also have Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, so they can pair with, and switch between, numerous devices with ease. You'll find control buttons directly on each earbud that can switch between listening modes and control your music. The Bose Ultra Open wireless earbuds regularly go for $299, but this deal drops them to $249. This makes for $50 in savings, and it's also one of the lowest prices the Ultra Open have seen. Make a purchase now if you feel these are the right earbuds for you, as it isn't often we see substantial discounts on Bose products.
Tom's Guide
02-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Bose Father's Day sale is live — my top picks from $149
When it comes to headphones and earbuds, Bose makes some of the best headphones we've tested. With Father's Day less than two weeks out, Bose is offering some killer deals on our favorite gear. For instance, right now you can get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for just $149. That's $30 off an excellent pair of earbuds. Alternatively, you can get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for just $399. We called them the best noise cancelling 'phones you can get right now. Below are my top picks in Bose's Father's Day sale. For more deals, check out our guide to the best Father's Day sales. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) are a fantastic pair of noise-canceling earbuds that don't break the bank. Bose reigns supreme in terms of sound quality and active noise cancellation, and that's very much the case with these mid-range earbuds too. You're getting best-in-class sound quality and ANC — all for just $149. The Bose Ultra Open perfected the open earbud formula. They have a comfortable, non-invasive fit, solid battery life, and they sound better than you might expect from open buds. They got 4 stars in our review, where we loved their simple controls and surprising lack of sound leakage. The 4.5-star QuietComfort Ultra headphones are the best noise-canceling headphones that you can buy right now. That's thanks to Bose's excellent ANC algorithm, which manages to block more noise than any other pair of headphones we've tested. They sound great as well, boast a decent attempt at Spatial Audio, and while the 24-hour battery life isn't the best, they are still a solid pair of cans.
The Independent
18-02-2025
- The Independent
Huawei FreeArc review: £99 earbuds give Beats a run for their money
Launched today, the Huawei FreeArc are the brand's second pair of 'open-ear' style earbuds, designed to let you listen to music on the go without blocking out external sounds. They're cheap at just £99, but they look, sound and feel way more premium than that price suggests. Rather than plugging into your ears with silicone tips, the Huawei FreeArc earbuds hover just outside them and are aimed at users who need to stay aware of their surroundings. That includes runners, cyclists, dog walkers, office workers, bingo callers, or indeed anyone who doesn't want to be splatted by a Volvo while crossing the street. These aren't the first open-ear buds from Huawei. Those would be the Huawei FreeClip (£169.99, which launched last year and are a more fashion-forward pair of earbuds designed to look like jewellery rather than tech, making them less suitable for exercising in. The sportier Huawei FreeArc are worth considering if you're looking for a pair of dedicated workout earbuds. You've got other options in this category too. You might be interested in the new Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, a more traditional in-ear wireless earbud with active noise-cancellation, or the open-ear Bose Ultra Open, designed to be as small and unintrusive as possible while still sounding great. Both are considerably more expensive than Huawei's latest open-ear offering, which punches above its weight in terms of design and audio quality. How I tested I've been wearing the Huawei FreeArc for two weeks ahead of their launch, testing them on my usual runs around busy London streets, on bike rides and while working out at home. I've also worn them around the office to test their performance and call quality indoors. Why you can trust us IndyBest tests every product we feature to bring you unbiased reviews you can trust. Our verdicts are reached through real-world testing, and we only recommend products we think you'll love. Steve Hogarty is a technology journalist with more than a decade of experience reporting on and reviewing wireless earbuds. His tests are designed to measure performance and value in a wide range of situations and locations, from everyday use to more intensive workouts.
