Techlicious Certified Open-Ear Headphones

Open-ear headphones let you hear your music and the world around you at the same time — no ear canal insertion, no sound isolation. They're the right choice when you need situational awareness: running, cycling, working at a desk, or anywhere you want to stay connected to your environment without sacrificing audio quality.

Open-ear headphones are evaluated across six criteria: out-of-box experience, user experience, app and ecosystem quality, core audio performance for music and calls, special features (if applicable), and long-term maintenance. Products must meet our standards across all six criteria to earn the Techlicious Certified Seal.