Best Open-Ear Headphones for Microphone quality for calls

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Best for Microphone quality for calls

Shokz OpenFit Air 2

4.8 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

4.5 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

Shokz OpenFit Pro

27 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.

Best overall product

SoundPEATS UU2

4.6 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#1 Shokz OpenFit Air 2
4.8

Speech generally stays clear on walks, at work, and even near busy roads. Very strong wind while cycling can limit conversation.

Pros: Weight comfort, Sound quality

Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Wireless charging

#2 Cleer ARC 5
4.7

Call quality is widely praised, with voices coming through clear and natural during walks, workouts, and public use. Outdoor performance is generally above average for open-ear earbuds.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Carry case quality

#3 Shokz OpenFit 2
4.7

Call quality is consistently praised, with reviewers reporting clear voices, solid calls, and strong outdoor call usability.

Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Sensors

#4 Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
4.5

Calls are intelligible in quiet conditions, with some strong reports from streets and runs. Results become much less consistent in wind, and some voices sound muffled.

Pros: Sound quality, Overall satisfaction

Cons: Volume output, Sound leakage

#5 Soundcore AeroClip Earbuds
4.4

Call microphone quality was widely praised as clear, crisp, or flawless, though a few reviewers found it darker or less effective in especially noisy environments.

Pros: Sound quality, Touch control responsiveness

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Sensors

#6 JLab JBuds Open
4.3

Call quality ranges from merely serviceable to excellent, with most users remaining clearly audible. Some voices sound boomy, distant, or slightly unclear, but open-ear conversation feels more natural.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Bass performance, Volume output

#7 EarFun Clip 2
4.3

Calls are usually clear and dependable in quiet or moderately noisy settings. Some voices sound distant or processed, and busy cafés or strong wind can reduce clarity.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Maximum volume clarity, Noise isolation (passive)

#8 SoundPEATS Clip1
4.2

Call quality is generally above average for an open-ear design, with many reviewers reporting clear voices indoors and usable outdoor calls. Performance can dip in strong wind or noisy situations,...

Pros: Comfort during long use, Sound quality

Cons: Carry case quality, Touch control responsiveness

#9 Shokz OpenFit 2+
4.2

Call quality was mostly praised as clean, clear, or very good, with caveats around wind, crowded cafés, or heavy processing.

Pros: Comfort during long use, Sound quality

Cons: Find My, Carry case quality

#10 Shokz OpenFit Pro
4.1

Call quality ranges from crystal clear in busy places to muffled or unreliable in wind and heavy noise. Indoor and moderate-noise calls are usually the safest bet.

Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use

Cons: Value for money, Volume output

#11 Shokz OpenDots 2
4.0

Call quality is mostly serviceable to strong, with several reviewers reporting clear calls even in moderate noise. It is not a unanimous win: some experts still found voices tinny, only...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Value for money, Noise isolation (passive)

#12 Shokz OpenSwim Pro
4.0

Voice calls come through well in offices and during walking or cycling in moderate noise. Busy roads and louder places can make speech harder to follow.

Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use

Cons: Bass performance, Cable quality

#13 Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro
3.9

Call quality is generally usable to very good, with several reviewers praising clear voices outdoors and in everyday noise. There are exceptions, including softer or more digital recordings and one...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Carry case quality

#14 Shokz OpenMove
3.8

Calls are generally clear enough for conversations and remote meetings, with several accounts of successful hands-free use. Voice pickup is less polished than a dedicated headset, particularly for background disturbances.

Pros: Situational awareness, Value for money

Cons: Sound quality, Bass performance

#15 SoundPEATS UU2
3.8

Call quality is mixed rather than a core strength. Several reviewers had clear, natural indoor calls, but others reported reduced clarity, tinny tone or weak performance in noisy and windy...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Spatial audio

#16 Asus ROG Cetra Open
3.7

Mic quality is mixed but generally usable. Many reviewers find voice chat clear and good for earbuds, while several customers report thin, robotic, or poor-sounding voice transmission.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Value for money, Bass performance

#17 Sony LinkBuds Clip Earbuds
3.7

Call quality is mixed but often positive, ranging from excellent and clear to tinny, muffled, or merely adequate.

Pros: Battery, Stability

Cons: Value for money, Charging

#18 Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones
3.7

Call microphone quality is usable to good, with reviewers hearing clear enough voices but not always best-in-class call quality.

Pros: Value for money, Equalizer customization

Cons: Bass performance, Preset EQ profile quality

#19 EarFun OpenJump Open Ear Earbuds
3.6

Call quality was mixed, ranging from robotic or wind-limited performance to clear, natural-sounding voice pickup.

Pros: Value for money, Sound quality

Cons: Touch control responsiveness, Bass performance

#20 Edifier LolliClip Earbuds
3.3

Call mic quality is usable but inconsistent, ranging from clear in quiet spaces to metallic, distant, or tinny in tougher conditions.

Pros: Sound quality, Sensors

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Spatial audio

#21 Shokz OpenRun
3.2

Quiet indoor calls are workable, and a few find them clear, but other users sound fuzzy or difficult to understand outdoors.

Pros: Situational awareness, Overall satisfaction

Cons: Bass performance, Volume output

#22 Shokz OpenRun Air 2
3.0

Calls are usable while running, but the headset is less convincing for conversations in gusty cycling conditions. It works for occasional calls rather than consistently clear communication in all weather.

Pros: Charging, Stability

Cons: Bass performance, Sound quality

#23 H2O Audio TRI 2 PRO Headphones
2.3

Call quality is a weak point overall; some calls are usable, but several reviewers report quiet, distant, or incomplete microphone pickup.

Pros: Water/sweat resistance rating, Offline playback and onboard storage

Cons: Bass performance, Button control usability

#24 H2O Audio Tri Run
2.0

Call performance is inconsistent and often poor outdoors. Two callers heard fuzzy, distant, or underwater-sounding speech, although another listener considered the headset suitable for calls and spoken voices.

Pros: Comfort during long use, Stability

Cons: Sound quality, Overall satisfaction