Open-fit earbuds
Apple's 2024 earbuds for listeners who prefer an open fit to silicone ear tips. One version adds noise cancellation and a case that charges wirelessly. AirPods 5 replaced both versions in 2026.
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Open fit without ear tips
The one-size shape rests in the ear without sealing it, so outside sound stays audible. With no tip sizes, the fit depends on your ear shape.
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Noise cancellation without a seal
The noise-cancelling version reduces steady low sounds such as cabin hum and traffic, but voices still come through. AirPods Pro 3, which seal the ear with tips, block much more.
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No volume control on the earbuds
Pressing a stem plays, pauses, skips tracks and answers calls. Neither version changes volume from the earbuds, so you adjust it with Siri or on the connected device.