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Edifier Comfo Run

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The Edifier Comfo Run offers good, but not exceptional open-ear sound, with better-sounding options out there available for less. Pros Lightweight build Offers two EQ modes Solid battery life Cons Bassier sound comes at expense of balance Overall clarity not great Noticeable sound leakage Key Features IP55 rating Designed to be protected against water and dust ingress Battery 17 hour battery life on a single charge ConneX app Personalise the performance with EQ options Introduction The Edifier Comfo Run joins a growing list of open-ear headphones for fitness lovers that opts for air conduction over bone conduction, delivering sound in a safer fashion. Along with a design that’s fit to stay comfortable all day long, Edifier promises deep, powerful bass, up to 17 hours of battery life and a companion app to tinker with the sound profile. On paper, the Comfo Run seems to tick all the key boxes to make them an ideal pair of open-ear sports headphones

Soundcore AeroFit

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The Soundcore AeroFit are cheaper than the AeroFit Pro and offer less extras, but they deliver better overall sound quality from a similar open-ear design to make it the better buy and a good sub-£100 / $100 set of air conduction truly wireless earbuds to consider. Pros Sleek design with good fit Overall enjoyable sound Good open-ear experience Cons Touch controls on the move Few more EQ presets would be nice Slight battery drop from AeroFit Pro Key Features IP rating IPX7 to protect against sweat and water Battery life 42 hours of battery life Introduction The Soundcore AeroFit joins the AeroFit Pro as the more affordable set of open-ear true wireless earbuds that promise to deliver sound safely to your ears without blocking them up entirely. With the standard AeroFit you’re missing out on features like LDAC high resolution audio support, a spatial audio mode and a neckband to boost fit for exercise. They use air conduction to provide a less inva

Philips Fidelio L4

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The Philips Fidelio L4 put in a strong performance in a number of areas, but there are a few imperfections and the competition is even stronger. Pros Improved design and sound over predecessor Sticky wireless performance Excellent call quality Warm, agreeable sound Cons Beaten for ANC Beaten for sound quality A little small for big ears Key Features Bluetooth audio streaming Support for SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3 Audio ANC Adaptive noise-cancellation with transparency mode Bespoke 40mm drivers Redesigned driver configuration that produces lower distortion Introduction The Fidelio L4 are the successor to the award-winning Fidelio L3 headphones, and Philips has given them a number of refinements and improvements across the board. And those improvements are needed as, since the L3’s launch back in 2021, the competition has intensified with Apple, Beats , Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, and Sonos launching flagship headphones. With so many alternatives availa