Open earbuds let you tune in without tuning out the world. Here are the five best pairs

Don’t float through the world in an AirPod bubble – enjoy music or podcasts and carry on using these tested favoritesI tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best in USSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsIn a feat of engineering that borders on magic, the best wireless earbuds can silence the noisy world around you at the tap of a finger. So, why would you buy open earbuds, which are specifically designed to let in environmental sounds?Frankly, I didn’t understand the appeal of them either until I started testing