20 Best Open Air Headphones [2024]

Are you looking for the best open air headphones? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling open air headphones.

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1 Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Open-Air Headphones Black Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Open-Air Headphones Black
2 AfterShokz OpenMove (Rebranded as Shokz OpenMove) Wireless Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth... AfterShokz OpenMove (Rebranded as Shokz OpenMove) Wireless Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth...
3 Open-Ear Headphones, Wireless Air Conduction Headphones Lightweight Sweatproof Bluetooth Sports... Open-Ear Headphones, Wireless Air Conduction Headphones Lightweight Sweatproof Bluetooth Sports...
4 AfterShokz Aeropex - Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Sport Headphones - Sweat Resistant Wireless... AfterShokz Aeropex - Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Sport Headphones - Sweat Resistant...
5 Koss GMR-545-AIR USB Over-Ear Gaming Headphones, Two Cords with Microphone Included, Open-Back... Koss GMR-545-AIR USB Over-Ear Gaming Headphones, Two Cords with Microphone Included, Open-Back...
6 SANAG Open-Ear Bluetooth Air Conduction Sport Earphones, Built-in Mic, Waterproof Wireless Stereo... SANAG Open-Ear Bluetooth Air Conduction Sport Earphones, Built-in Mic, Waterproof Wireless Stereo...
7 Philips Audio Fidelio X2HR Over-Ear Open-Air Headphone 50mm Drivers- Black Philips Audio Fidelio X2HR Over-Ear Open-Air Headphone 50mm Drivers- Black
8 AfterShokz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones (Black) AfterShokz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones (Black)
9 MOING Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones, Open Ear Sports Bluetooth Headset with Reflective Strips,... MOING Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones, Open Ear Sports Bluetooth Headset with Reflective...
10 audio-technica ATHPDG1 Open-Air Premium Gaming Headset, Red/Gray/Black audio-technica ATHPDG1 Open-Air Premium Gaming Headset, Red/Gray/Black
11 Shokz (AfterShokz) OpenMove - Open-Ear Bluetooth Sport Headphones - Bone Conduction Wireless... Shokz (AfterShokz) OpenMove - Open-Ear Bluetooth Sport Headphones - Bone Conduction Wireless...
12 AfterShokz Air Bone Conduction Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Reflective Strips, Slate Grey AfterShokz Air Bone Conduction Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Reflective Strips, Slate Grey
13 Mu6 Ring Open Ear Air Conduction Headphones, Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone, Sweat... Mu6 Ring Open Ear Air Conduction Headphones, Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone, Sweat...
14 Open Ear Headphones, Tokani Bluetooth Air Conduction Headphones with Mic and Volume Control Support... Open Ear Headphones, Tokani Bluetooth Air Conduction Headphones with Mic and Volume Control...
15 Open-Ear Wireless Earphones Air Conduction Headphones Bluetooth 5.0 with Mic,Titanium... Open-Ear Wireless Earphones Air Conduction Headphones Bluetooth 5.0 with Mic,Titanium...
16 Philips Audio Fidelio X2HR Over-Ear Open-Air Headphone 50mm Drivers (Black) + NeeGo Attachable... Philips Audio Fidelio X2HR Over-Ear Open-Air Headphone 50mm Drivers (Black) + NeeGo Attachable...
17 Bone Conduction Headphones, Open Ear Wireless Earphones Bluetooth 5.0 Headset, with Up to 8 Hours... Bone Conduction Headphones, Open Ear Wireless Earphones Bluetooth 5.0 Headset, with Up to 8 Hours...
18 Shokz OpenRun - Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Sport Headphones - Sweat Resistant Wireless... Shokz OpenRun - Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Sport Headphones - Sweat Resistant Wireless...
19 Sennheiser HD 599 SE Around Ear Open Back Headphone - Black Sennheiser HD 599 SE Around Ear Open Back Headphone - Black
20 beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 ohm Over-Ear Studio Headphones For Mixing, Mastering, and Editing beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 ohm Over-Ear Studio Headphones For Mixing, Mastering, and Editing
SaleBestseller No. 1
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Open-Air Headphones Black
  • 53 mm drivers reproduce clear treble and midrange. Connectivity Technology: Wired
  • Bobbin-wound CCAW voice coils for superior power handling. Impedance: 38 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW . Full open-air type headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, resulting in a completely natural sensation
  • Lightweight aluminum honeycomb casing with excellent acoustic properties
  • Self-adjusting 3D Wing Support provides a comfortable listening experience; total ear-fit design minimizes pressure. Maximum Input Power: 700 mW
Bestseller No. 2
AfterShokz OpenMove (Rebranded as Shokz OpenMove) Wireless Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth...
  • Rebranding Update - Aftershokz OpenMove has been renamed as Shokz OpenMove. Welcome to SHOKZ!
  • Open-Ear Design - Patented bone conduction technology delivers audio through the cheekbone, keeping you connected and aware of your surroundings....
  • Versatile Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity offers convenient multipoint pairing compatible with your iOS and Android Bluetooth-ready...
  • Durable and Sweatproof - These IP55 certified headphones repel sweat, dust, and moisture, making them the perfect workout partner for any sports,...
  • Six-Hour Battery Life - 6 hours of continuous music, podcasts and calls on a single charge. Enjoy balanced audio, optimal volume and rich bass...
Bestseller No. 3
Open-Ear Headphones, Wireless Air Conduction Headphones Lightweight Sweatproof Bluetooth Sports...
  • 【Awareness Of Danger】: If you wanna hear audio and still be aware of your surroundings or hear your name called, then these air conduction...
  • 【Healthy and Clean】: Open ear design air conduction headphones can avoid wearing discomfort caused by in-ear or over-ear headphones, and keep the...
  • 【Lightweight and Convenient】: This bluetooth headset is only 18g, super light and flexible, skin-friendly silicone design headphones for you....
  • 【Long Playing Time & 360° Bendable】: This Open Ear Headphones can support 4-5 Hours of continuous music playback or phone calls and 120 hours of...
  • 【Wide Application】: Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless headset can support almost all devices with bluetooth. You can use it easily to connect mobile phones...
Bestseller No. 4
AfterShokz Aeropex - Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Sport Headphones - Sweat Resistant Wireless...
  • Open-Ear Design - Patented bone conduction headphones deliver premium audio through the cheekbone. Unlike over ear headphones, Aeropex keeps you...
  • Lightweight & Comfortable - Experience unmatched comfort with our most lightweight and comfortable sport headset, featuring a bud-free, pain-free...
  • 8-Hours of Music & Calls - Enjoy 8 continuous hours of music or podcasts, plus dual noise-canceling mics for crystal clear calls.
  • IP67 Waterproof Rating - Completely sweat and waterproof earphones for workouts, fitness and running. Moisture detection alert included for safe...
  • Wireless Convenience - Easy multipoint Bluetooth pairing with iOS and Android Bluetooth-ready devices. Multifunction Button to play, pause, skip,...
Bestseller No. 5
Koss GMR-545-AIR USB Over-Ear Gaming Headphones, Two Cords with Microphone Included, Open-Back...
  • Open-Back design creates expansive gaming environment & ambient awareness
  • Custom engineered acoustics for immersive 3D gaming sound, perfect for virtual reality
  • Lightweight design for extended gaming use with self adjusting headband sling perfect for VR, PC gaming, mobile gaming & console gaming
  • Detachable cord design: includes two cords with microphones (one gaming cord with boom mic & one headphone cord with inline mic & remote)
  • Koss LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Bestseller No. 6
SANAG Open-Ear Bluetooth Air Conduction Sport Earphones, Built-in Mic, Waterproof Wireless Stereo...
  • [Open-Ear design]: This ergonomic sports earphone without entering the ear can help you achieve real pain-free and harmless. They can be safely fixed...
  • [Lightweight & Comfortable]: Experience unparalleled comfort with our lightest, latest sports wireless bluetooth headphones with titanium alloy frame....
  • [IP67 Waterproof]: Completely waterproof, fearless sweat corrosion of the earphone, is a good companion for running, cycling and other fitness sports...
  • [Eight-Hour Battery Life]: Enjoy 8 hours of continuous music playback with a single full charge - fully charged within 2 hours. Built in CVC noise...
  • [Professional After-sales]: Our air bone conduction earphones are built to last, 100% satisfaction guarantee + 30 days return. So from the moment you...
Bestseller No. 7
Philips Audio Fidelio X2HR Over-Ear Open-Air Headphone 50mm Drivers- Black
  • Hi-res Audio Certified with extended response frequencies
  • Engineered double layered ear-shells with pre-tilted speaker plates
  • 50 mm high definition neodymium drivers with LMC diaphragm
  • Acoustic open-back architecture
  • Replaceable deluxe memory foam ear-pads with breathable velour finishing
Bestseller No. 8
AfterShokz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones (Black)
  • BONE CONDUCTION TECHNOLOGY - Our bone conduction technology and OpenFit design delivers music through your cheekbones, ensuring your ears remain...
  • BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY - Modern wireless headphones with Bluetooth v4.1 connectivity and convenient multipoint pairing compatible with your iOS and...
  • DESIGNED FOR LONG WEAR - Trekz Titanium wraparound headbands are lightweight and flexible to ensure maximum comfort during extended wear. Combined...
  • QUALITY SOUND - Innovative AfterShokz headphones deliver a premium audio experience. With PremiumPitch technology that delivers a wide dynamic range...
  • ULTIMATE DURABILITY - Our IP55 certified sport headphones repel sweat, dust and moisture throughout your indoor or outdoor exercise routine. These...
SaleBestseller No. 9
MOING Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones, Open Ear Sports Bluetooth Headset with Reflective Strips,...
  • 【Bone Conduction Technology】: Our patented bone conduction headphones convert sound into mechanical vibrations of different frequencies, and...
  • 【Stay Safe】: There are reflective strips attached firmly on the neckband and both sides of the headphone, which are made of high fluorescent...
  • 【Designed For Long Wear & Healthy】: Titanium neckband is lightweight and flexible to ensure maximum comfort during extended wear. Also, open ear...
  • 【Premium Sound Quality】: Latest QCC Chipset brings faster and more stable connection, combined with our latest innovative technology, these bone...
  • 【Ultimate Durability】: Certified with IP56 waterproof, our headphones resist sweat, moisture, water drops, and dust throughout your indoor or...
Bestseller No. 10
audio-technica ATHPDG1 Open-Air Premium Gaming Headset, Red/Gray/Black
  • Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 20.000 Hz and Impedance - 42 ohms
  • Connector type: Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole
  • Headphones Form Factor: Full size
  • Connectivity technology Wired | Detachable
Bestseller No. 11
Shokz (AfterShokz) OpenMove - Open-Ear Bluetooth Sport Headphones - Bone Conduction Wireless...
  • Open-Ear Headphones - Experience unmatched comfort with our lightweight, secure fit, featuring an earbud-free design for all-day listening without ear...
  • Safety & Connection - Stay motivated with your favorite audio without compromising on safety. Unlike over-ear and in-ear headphones, OpenMove keeps...
  • Secure Fit - From light jogs to everyday commutes, a wraparound titanium frame keeps your bone conduction headphones in place during a range of low...
  • 6 Hours of Music & Calls - Enjoy six continuous hours of music, calls, and podcasts on a single charge with our bluetooth headphones.
  • High Sound Quality- Enjoy balanced audio, optimal volume and rich bass delivered through your cheekbone, anytime, anywhere with this premium OpenMove...
Bestseller No. 12
AfterShokz Air Bone Conduction Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Reflective Strips, Slate Grey
  • Open-Ear Design - Patented bone conduction technology delivers premium audio through the cheekbone, keeping you connected and aware of your...
  • Multifunction Button - Easy controls to play, pause, skip, activate voice assistant, and answer calls.
  • Sweatproof & Durable - IP55 certified to repel sweat, dust, and moisture. Perfect for withstanding even the rainiest runs.
  • 6-Hour Battery Life - 6 hours of continuous music and calls on a single charge.
  • Exclusive Safety Pack - Includes Air wireless bone conduction headphones and a pack of Brilliant Reflective Strips to ensure you stay aware and safe.
SaleBestseller No. 13
Mu6 Ring Open Ear Air Conduction Headphones, Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone, Sweat...
  • 🎧 OPEN EAR COMFORT- Ergonomic open-ear design will not go in or cover your ears, which allows you to listen to the surrounding sounds while...
  • 🎧 BETTER SOUND QUALITY- Different from bone conduction headphones, Ring is powered by Air conduction, which causes no damage to the original sound...
  • 🎧 VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY - Bluetooth 5.0 chip offers multi-point pairing compatible with your iOS and Android devices. The built-in microphones...
  • 🎧 CREATED FOR WORK OUT- 190mAH Battery Capacity features a super long-last. IP55 waterproof ensures that you will not be affected by sweat during...
  • 🎧 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE- We will try our best to satisfy every buyer. If you have any problems during your use, please contact us directly...
SaleBestseller No. 14
Open Ear Headphones, Tokani Bluetooth Air Conduction Headphones with Mic and Volume Control Support...
  • 【Big Size Headphone, Lightweight and Comfortable】This open ear headphone has a bigger size, can meet almost all customers. it is only 30g, super...
  • 【Long Battery Life, Stable Bluetooth Connection】This wireless headphone has built-in 240mAh rechargeable lithium battery. the charging time is 2...
  • 【Good Sound Quality,Safe Open ear Headset】This open ear bluetooth headphones use 6D panoramic surround sound, high-fidelity audio output, bring...
  • 【Waterproof and Sweatproof,Volume Control with Mic】IP67 waterproof technology can resist light rain and sweat, let you enjoy yourself even in...
  • 【Lifetime Warranty for Bone Conduction Headphone】This open air headphone has a lifetime warranty, if you meet any problem pls contact us directly,...
Bestseller No. 15
Open-Ear Wireless Earphones Air Conduction Headphones Bluetooth 5.0 with Mic,Titanium...
  • 🏃‍♂️【Open-ear Design】- No need to jam the earphones into the ear,so as to better protect the hearing.Unlike over-ear earphones,Sanag...
  • 🎁【Lightweight & Comfortable】- Use our lightest,most luxurious & latest titanium alloys sports headphones to experience unparalleled comfort.The...
  • 🔋【8-10 hours of Music and Calls】- Enjoy 8-10 hours of continuous music or other audio,as well as a microphone with noise reduction function for...
  • 💦【IP67 Waterproof Rating】- Fully sweatproof and waterproof earphones,suitable for exercise,fitness and running.(could be suitable for washing...
  • ❣【What You Get】- Air conduction headphones x1,Micro USB charging cable x1,User manual x1 and our fan-favorite 12-month warranty and friendly...
Bestseller No. 16
Philips Audio Fidelio X2HR Over-Ear Open-Air Headphone 50mm Drivers (Black) + NeeGo Attachable...
  • Powerful 50mm neodymium drivers for wide yet precise range - Each speaker is carefully handpicked, tuned and tested, and is being paired for the most...
  • Layered motion control diaphragm delivers precise sound - Layered Motion Control (LMC) drivers feature a multi-layered polymer diaphragm that encases...
  • High Resolution audio reproduces music in its purest form - Hi-Res Audio offers the best in audio performance, reproducing original studio master...
  • Breathable velour cushions to help dispel pressure and heat - Crafting the Philips Fidelio X2HR starts with meticulously choosing each material for...
  • Create Instant Microphone Headset - The NeeGo attachable boom mic fits into your favorite pair of headphones and instantly turns it into a...
SaleBestseller No. 17
Bone Conduction Headphones, Open Ear Wireless Earphones Bluetooth 5.0 Headset, with Up to 8 Hours...
  • 【Open Ear Awareness & Hygienic】: Patented bone conducting headphones convert sound into mechanical vibrations of different frequencies, and...
  • 【Lightweight & Comfortable】: Lightweight built structure with Titanium flexible neckband, and skin friendly silicone soft pads on both sides,...
  • 【Up to 8 Hours Continuous Playtime】: A sufficient capacity ensure long playback time - Up to 8 hours by one single full charge, this ergonomic...
  • 【Easy to Use】: USB-C charging port with rubber cover, much easier to charge than Micro USB port. What’s more, Buttons at the bottom in the right...
  • 【Ultimate Durability】: With IP56 sweatproof rating, Relaxyo Bluetooth bone conduction headphones resist sweat, moisture, water drops, and dust...
Bestseller No. 18
Shokz OpenRun - Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Sport Headphones - Sweat Resistant Wireless...
  • Open-Ear Comfort - OpenRun’s innovative design features a featherweight, wraparound frame and wireless, open-ear fit for comfortable, earbud-free...
  • Safety & Connection - Stay aware and motivated through any workout with our 8th generation bone conduction technology. OpenRun delivers quality audio...
  • IP67 Waterproof Rated - Completely sweat and waterproof for workouts, fitness and running. Moisture detection alert included for safe charging. (Not...
  • 8 Hours of Music & Calls - Enjoy eight continuous hours of music, calls and podcasts with our Bluetooth headphones. OpenRun also features a 10-minute...
  • Outstanding Sound Quality -  Bone conduction technology uses vibrations to transmit sound through your cheekbone directly to your inner ear for a...
SaleBestseller No. 19
Sennheiser HD 599 SE Around Ear Open Back Headphone - Black
  • Premium, audiophile-grade over ear, open back headphones
  • Lightweight with luxurious velour covered ear pads for extreme comfort
  • Compatible with virtually every audio device including phones, tablets and computers
  • Two detachable cables included (3 meter with 6.3 millimeter jack and 1.2 meter with 3.5 millimeter jack)
  • Connector type: 3.5mm jack
Bestseller No. 20
beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 ohm Over-Ear Studio Headphones For Mixing, Mastering, and Editing
  • Open over-ear headphones, ideal for professional mixing, mastering and editing
  • Perfect for studio applications thanks to their transparent, spacious, strong bass and treble sound
  • The soft, circumaural and replaceable velour ear pads ensure high wearing comfort
  • Hard-wearing, durable and robust workmanship - Made in Germany
  • Practical single-sided cable (3.0m coiled cable)

Having trouble finding a great open air headphones?

This problem is well understood by us because we have gone through the entire open air headphones research process ourselves, which is why we have put together a comprehensive list of the best open air headphoness available in the market today.

After hours of searching and using all the models on the market, we have found the best open air headphones for 2023. See our ranking below!

How Do You Buy The Best Open Air Headphones?

Do you get stressed out thinking about shopping for a great open air headphones? Do doubts keep creeping into your mind?

We understand, because we’ve already gone through the whole process of researching open air headphones, which is why we have assembled a comprehensive list of the greatest open air headphones available in the current market. We’ve also come up with a list of questions that you probably have yourself.

John Harvards has done the best we can with our thoughts and recommendations, but it’s still crucial that you do thorough research on your own for open air headphones that you consider buying. Your questions might include the following:

  • Is it worth buying an open air headphones?
  • What benefits are there with buying an open air headphones?
  • What factors deserve consideration when shopping for an effective open air headphones?
  • Why is it crucial to invest in any open air headphones, much less the best one?
  • Which open air headphones are good in the current market?
  • Where can you find information like this about open air headphones?

We’re convinced that you likely have far more questions than just these regarding open air headphones, and the only real way to satisfy your need for knowledge is to get information from as many reputable online sources as you possibly can.

Potential sources can include buying guides for open air headphones, rating websites, word-of-mouth testimonials, online forums, and product reviews. Thorough and mindful research is crucial to making sure you get your hands on the best-possible open air headphones. Make sure that you are only using trustworthy and credible websites and sources.

John Harvards provides an open air headphones buying guide, and the information is totally objective and authentic. We employ both AI and big data in proofreading the collected information.

How did we create this buying guide? We did it using a custom-created selection of algorithms that lets us manifest a top-10 list of the best available open air headphones currently available on the market.

This technology we use to assemble our list depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the following:

  1. Brand Value: Every brand of open air headphones has a value all its own. Most brands offer some sort of unique selling proposition that’s supposed to bring something different to the table than their competitors.
  2. Features: What bells and whistles matter for an open air headphones?
  3. Specifications: How powerful they are can be measured.
  4. Product Value: This simply is how much bang for the buck you get from your open air headphones.
  5. Customer Ratings: Number ratings grade open air headphones objectively.
  6. Customer Reviews: Closely related to ratings, these paragraphs give you first-hand and detailed information from real-world users about their open air headphones.
  7. Product Quality: You don’t always get what you pay for with an open air headphones, sometimes less, and sometimes more.
  8. Product Reliability: How sturdy and durable an open air headphones is should be an indication of how long it will work out for you.

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