Are you into exercise and looking for wireless earbuds that’ll take your workout punishment but not break the bank? Look no further than EarFun OpenJump Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds. They aren’t fancy, but the lightweight, hook-on earbuds deliver comfort, security and solid audio without a premium price tag.
Let’s dive into what makes these earbuds, available now for preorder at a substantial discount, stand out in a crowded market.
EarFun OpenJump Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds: Budget-friendly comfort
As someone who’s tried many earbuds during workouts, I can confidently say EarFun’s new OpenJump buds, released at CES 2025 along with a few other headphones and earbuds from the company, fit comfortably and stay on my ears, with good sound. And that’s whether I’m bumping along on my bike, huffing and puffing on a weight bench at the gym or nodding off in front of Apple TV+ at home.
The buds’ light weight and ergonomic design help ensure a snug and comfortable fit while looped around my ears. And I say this even though, as a lazy nerd, I gave up contacts years ago to wear eyeglasses full time. So the buds are pretty comfortable even though they compete a little bit with my specs’ stems.
Sound that motivates
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OpenJump’s audio quality checks the boxes for workout use, too. Whether you’re pumping iron to heavy bass or finding your zen with calming melodies, these earbuds deliver reasonably crisp highs and decently deep lows that will keep you in the zone.
They’re not for audiophiles, and I would choose something else for focused listening, but they’re good. Personally, I’m not a big fan of open earbuds to begin with, because I prefer the speaker to sit a little further in my ear for immersive sound. But OpenJump buds do a good job even though they’re hooked danglers. The relatively large, 14.2mm dynamic drivers deliver a balanced soundstage.
For sound customization, the EarFun app includes an ear test so I could create my own sound profile. Or I could set the custom equalizer any which way, or turn to one the many presets on a slider (that scrolls too slowly and awkwardly, to my annoyance). Another option is to enable Theater Mode, which expands the soundstage but disables the equalizer. And a Game Mode lowers latency to reduce slight sound delays in the split-second action of gaming.
And for tech-savvy fitness buffs out there, OpenJump buds don’t disappoint. They pack Bluetooth 5.3 for excellent, low-power-consumption connectivity, which includes multipoint. So you’ll enjoy a stable connection and easy pairing with up to two devices.
Focus on your sweaty goals, not on your earbuds
As open earbuds, OpenJump lacks active noise cancellation (ANC). But I found having the sizable drivers right at the opening of my ear canal smothered a fair amount of ambient noise anyway.
And you won’t have much reason to worry about OpenJump dying mid-workout. The buds boast up to 11 hours of playtime and an additional 31 hours with the USB-C charging case, which also charges wirelessly. I’ve been using the buds off and on for just over a week and I see no need to charge them. Maybe in a few more days.
And you can go ahead and sweat like crazy with the buds, too. OpenJump’s water-resistant design, with IXP7 waterproofing and EarFun’s SweatShield Technology, you can push yourself to the limit without worrying about damaging your earbuds with your free-flowing perspiration.
Pros and Cons
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Pros:
- Good value for money.
- Comfortable fit for extended wear.
- Game Mode reduces latency; Theater Mode widens the soundstage.
- Long battery life.
- Sweat- and water-resistant design.
Cons:
- May lack some premium features of high-end models.
- Audio presets slider moves awkwardly.
Conclusion: How does EarFun OpenJump stack up?
Compared to competitors in the same price range, EarFun OpenJump earbuds hold their own and then some. While they may not have all the bells and whistles of premium brands, they deliver where it counts: good sound quality and lasting comfort with a secure fit.
Even if they lack top-shelf appointments, these earbuds prove that you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a secure fit, quality sound and features that enhance your workout experience. EarFun said you can get them for 30% off the regular $79.99 price in a preorder event prior to Tuesday’s release, which should get you the buds for about $56 — quite a good deal. And they’ll probably show up on Amazon soon enough, too.
★★★★☆
Preorder at 30% discount from: EarFun
EarFun provided Cult of Mac with a review unit for this article. See our reviews policy, and check out other in-depth reviews of Apple-related items.
