The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds use an open design and lightly grip your ear, with tech that can precisely direct audio to directly into your canals. They’re an interesting and effective alternative to bone-conduction headphones that serve a similar purpose, but can’t match the satisfying sound of traditional earbuds.

Whether you want to listen to your music or podcasts on in-ear or over-the-ear headphones, you don’t have to break the bank to score a quality pair.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra are the headphones you need for fantastic active noise cancellation. Featuring prominently in our look at the best headphones, they provide “fantastic, detailed sound with rich bass” alongside “class-leading noise-stopping power” with a “comfortable and premium” design.