These open ear headphones are priced at just over $20

If you don’t If you’ve been following the world of personal audio closely, you may not have noticed the exciting new trend of open-ear headphones. If you’re interested in the benefits and use cases, now’s the perfect time to try it out, thanks to the increased discount on the Acefast AceFit Air. The Pro model version means it’s marked all the way to just over $21 on Amazon, which is a bargain.

For such an inexpensive pair of earbuds, especially when they stay outside of your actual ears, they have clean, detailed sound, which Acefast says is thanks to a “three-magnet super-linear tweeter.” They won’t have the same level of power and power as something like the Soundcore Aeroclip, but at a fifth of the price, it’s hard to complain.

It’s also stylish and impressively compact for its audio range. Acefast uses a special titanium wire that is extremely light and very strong, which the company claims is rated for up to 10,000 bends. Although it may take a little work to get the fit required initially, our reviewer Ryan Waniyata said he had no problems keeping them plugged in while participating in a variety of outdoor activities.

One area it does compromise is feature set, given the ultra-budget price point, but you’ll still get the basics like the in-app equalizer and multipoint pairing. They’re IP54 dust and water resistant, which is good if you get caught in some light rain, but like most earbuds, you can’t swim with them. They’ll last about six hours on a single charge and up to 25 hours in total with the case, which should be enough for all but the longest trips.

At just over $20 for the Acefit Air, I plan to pick up a pair for occasional bike rides, but there’s a whole world of open-ear headphones to explore as the category grows. As always, be sure to check out our guide to the best and most capable pairs, with hands-on testing on the trails or just working around the yard.