Best Open-Ear Headphones for Firmware/audio stability

#1 EarFun Clip 2
4.3

Firmware updates have improved consistency and added useful refinements. One customer still heard an occasional brief discordant sound, and another needed an update for reliable operation.

Pros: Weight comfort, Hinge durability

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Sensors

#2 JLab JBuds Open
1.1

Several customers report random sound-mode changes, channel cutouts, or left/right phase errors, especially with spoken content. Resets and disabling spatial audio did not consistently solve the problem for those affected.

Pros: Headband adjustability, Voice assistant integration

Cons: Maximum volume clarity, Xbox compatibility