You either get wannabe AirPods or a compact bean that sits snuggly inside your ear.
For example, the standardAirPodsare open, while theAirPods Proare closed.
Each punch in has advantages and disadvantages.
It’s great for a busy airport but probably not the best for staying alert on a run.
That’s why my wireless earbuds of choice were theMobvoi TicPods 2for a while.
As mentioned earlier, most open-design earbuds are more or less AirPods clones.
They have a round speaker housing that sits in your ear with a vertical stem that hangs out.
We don’t have to look any further than thenewly announced Samsung Galaxy Buds 3for an example.
On the flip side, closed earbuds tend to look like Secret Service earpiecescompact and discreet.
Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek | Sony
Sony is doing its own thing, and I appreciate that.
I was a bit bummed when Sony launched theLinkBuds Sa follow-up in name only.
They’re pretty basic noise-canceling earbuds with silicone tips.
Justin Duino / How-To Geek
They look nothing like the original LinkBuds.
So, I’ll stick with my LinkBuds until Sony launches a true successor.
Until then, I may pick up a second pair just in case because nothing else compares.
Justin Duino / How-To Geek
Justin Duino / How-To Geek
The Sony LinkBuds are true wireless earbuds that feature an open design to let ambient sounds through without compromising on audio quality.
