Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Decent sound Good fit even during sports Long battery life Cons Microphone sounds a little dark LDAC unavailable with Apple devices Our Verdict The AeroClip impresses with its very balanced and good sound tuning for headphones that rest on the ear. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed130 Euro The AeroClip from Soundcore look like two cherries on a small branch, but the two small housings contain high-quality technology. Among other things, some 12-millimeter drivers support high-resolution audio via LDAC, but only AAC via Bluetooth 5.4 when connected to Apple devices. Thanks to the open-ring design, people who wear glasses have no problems wearing open-ear headphone like the AeroClips. The right/left detection is better recognzable than with some other small headphones thanks to a colored circle. However, there is room for improvement here too, for example red for right and blue for left. The AeroClip is controlled via touch operation with the wide bracket that connects the two ends. As the bracket is easy to reach, the operation is very safe. Soundcore has also thought things through here: there is no command for single tapping, only for double and triple tapping, so operating errors are minimized. Commands such as playback control, volume, and Siri can be assigned via the app. In addition to the control settings, you can also deactivate the dual connection to another audio device or select the sound effects. Two microphones with AI support aim to ensure better sound when making calls. The battery promises a maximum of eight hours of music enjoyment, and the charging box can be used to charge the AeroClip three times before it needs to be returned to the charger. A ten-minute quick charge provides 30 minutes of playing time. A USB-C port is available for charging the charging case, not inductive charging. The IPX4 splash water protection is ideal for sports or use on the beach. Sound check with different music genres and films The sound of voices, such as in films or tutorials, is very convincing, with good sharpness and excellent intelligibility. This also applies to music, which sounds surprisingly lively for Bluetooth headphones. Take our first track, “Getting Away With It” by Electronic, for example. Even though the bass isn’t very deep, it’s fun to listen to. The positive results continue when we switch to the rocking pop music of Depeche Mode. The song “Going Backwards” also convinces with its bass at the beginning. However, you can’t really relax while listening to it; the AeroClip struggles with the mix and it sounds a little strained. The AeroClip on the studio album Memento Mori manages this much better. Soundcore has found an excellent balance between lively highs and decent bass. Should you buy the Soundcore AeroClips? The AeroClip impresses with its very balanced and good sound tuning for headphones that rest on the ear.

I freakin’ love bone conduction headphones, which keep my ears open so I stay alert to traffic while I’m walking, or bears while I’m kayaking, or far more frequently, fellow shoppers when I’m stomping around the grocery store. Today Shokz’ newest, most advanced design, the OpenRun Pro 2, is $60 off at Best Buy. That brings the final price down to $119.99. This blue-and-gray colorway is actually a Best Buy exclusive, but lacks any kind of branding (aside from, well, Shokz), so I don’t feel weird wearing it. I’ve been using the OpenRun Pro 2 for the better part of a year. I love the clearer mids and deeper bass than my previous, cheaper pair, and unlike some other bone conduction headphones, these recharge via USB-C so you don’t need to pack a separate cable. They’ll pair with multiple Bluetooth devices at once, just like all modern headphones. They also last a lot longer than some previous designs at 12 hours, and combined with a sleek, lightweight body and some water resistance, they’re great for workouts. I’ve dunked mine in Lake Wallenpaupack and the Delaware River (not exactly intentionally, ahem), and they’ve survived to tell me more audiobook tales. Best Buy is selling this exclusive color both on its own site and via its eBay account. I’d hop on it quickly, these headphones are popular, and this discounted blue-and-gray set might not last long. View Deal

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Amazon's Memorial Day sale is in full swing, and you can find more than just the usual appliances and tools on sale. There are discounts on many tech products for audiophiles as well, from Beats headphones, to the Sonos Arc Soundbar, and the beloved Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, which have dropped in price after the release of the WH-1000XM6. If you're looking for bargains on budget headphones and earbuds, I've rounded up the best ones that you can find under $100, whether you're looking for earbuds, bone conduction headsets, or open-ear, in-ear, or over-the-ear headphones. Here are the best deals I found. Bluetooth 5.3 Open-Ear, Mic, MP3 Mode Built-in 32GB, 10Hrs Playtime, IP68 Waterproof. 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TREBLAB Z2 Headphones $89.92 at Amazon $129.97 Save $40.05 Get Deal Get Deal $89.92 at Amazon $129.97 Save $40.05 SEE 7 MORE Try bone conduction and open ear headphones at up to 50% offNot everyone can afford Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones. If you're curious to see how bone conduction headphones feel before committing to a premium model, try the Feico Bone Conduction Headphones, which are $49.99 right now, down from $83.92. A fun feature: You can save MP3 songs directly to the headphones so you can listen to music underwater (Bluetooth signals can't penetrate water).Open-ear headphones are great for hearing your surroundings while your out and about. The Tozo OpenEarRing are now just $29.99 (originally $59.99), offering a lightweight option with 40 hours of battery.A range of earbuds at up to 51% off, including a pair with unheard of battery lifeIf you're looking to spend the least possible on a decent set of earbuds, consider the Tozo T10s, which are $18.98 (originally $38.99). Impressively at this price point, they include an IPX8 waterproof rating, stereo sound, and EQ presets in their companion app.Earhook earbuds are good if you prioritize a secure fit. The Bmanl Wireless Earbuds are $25.49 (originally $49.99) are comfortable to wear and can go 8 hours on a single charge (and up to 48 hours with the charging case).Speaking of battery life, if that's important to you, you will love the Trelab X4 earbuds, currently going for $39.99 (originally $59.97). I've never heard of any earbuds getting even close to 253 hours of juice, but somehow these IPX5 waterproof earbuds with noise isolation for calls pull that off, going for 11 hours between charges, plus another 242 hours from the charging case. Dang! I can vouch for the Soundcore by Anker Space A40, which I've used for a year—they have the best ANC I've experienced among all of the budget earbuds I've tested. You can get them for $44.98 (originally $79.99).JBL is a well-known brand for earbuds. Its sporty earbuds, the JBL Endurance Race TWS, are $49.95 (originally $79.95) and offer an IP67 waterproof rating, 30 hours of battery life, and an ambient aware feature so you can better hear your surroundings.The Trelab X3 Pro offer a good balance of great battery life (totaling 145 hours, including the charging case), a sporty design with earhooks and a waterproof rating, and good microphones for calls. You can get them for $59.97 (originally $99.97).These over-ear headphones are up to 43% offIt's not every day you can get over-ear headphones with ANC, 60 hours of battery, high-resolution audio, and a companion app with EQ presets for $33.99 (originally $59.99). You can get exactly that with the Tozo HT2 Headphones.If you want headphones from a more established brand, get the Trelab Z2 for $89.95 (originally $129.97). They're ANC, have 35 hours of battery, are foldable and come with a case, and include a bass-boosting mode.