If you have sensitive ears or feel that a lot of earbuds are jamming into your ears, open-ear buds are a great alternative. These lightweight earbuds prioritize your comfort. Most of them sit gently on your ear canal instead of in your ears like traditional ones. They also let external sound in so you can be aware of your surroundings. Right now, Prime members can treat themselves to one of our favorite open earbuds for less.
Amazon is currently offering Nothing Ear (Open) buds for just $99 to Prime members — that’s an impressive 38% discount on the retail price of $159, and the lowest we’ve seen them go for. This matches their Prime Day pricing, but we don’t expect Amazon to be this generous for long, so you might want to hurry. Non-Prime members can snag these at a $10 discount for $149.
In his review, CNET’s audio expert David Carnoy called these the best lightweight earbuds with earhooks among all the open-ear models he’s tested. Featuring the brand’s signature translucent plastic, they are super lightweight, fit comfortably and actually feel like nothing when on.
Stepped drivers move sound closer to your ear without blasting it in, and the automatic algorithm detects music signals, adjusting sound settings on its own for a more personalized experience.
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You’re also getting a sound seal system that keeps the audio from leaking, so while you’ll stay aware of your surroundings, your listening stays private. One full charge gets you 30 hours of playback, and for when you’re running low on power, a quick 10-minute charge gives you an extra two hours of use. Plus, with ChatGPT integration, you can access AI anytime across the Nothing ecosystem.
There’s also IP54 rated for dust and water resistance — perfect for sweaty workouts, long commutes and the occasional adventure.
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Good quality earbuds that offer a secure yet comfortable fit, decent battery life and impressive performance cost well over $150. This deal gets you one of our favorite lightweight earbuds for under $100, which is a solid deal for a model this packed. Just be sure to get your orders in before Amazon pushes the price back up.
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