If you’ve been thinking about trying open-ear earbuds, which don’t block your ear canal, we’ve found a deal worth checking out. The Cleer Arc 3 open earbuds — one of the top picks in our best open earbuds roundup — are now down to $180 for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, a notable $40 discount from their regular $220 price. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for these feature-packed earbuds, but the deal won’t be around for much longer. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends tonight, and this deal may disappear with it.
What really makes these earbuds stand out is the innovative touchscreen LCD built into the charging case. This unique feature lets you control playback, adjust EQ settings and even use the case as a remote to snap photos on your smartphone — something no other open earbuds offer.
If you like to take your earbuds everywhere, you’ll be glad to know that the Arc 3 earbuds come with an IPX7 waterproof rating, making them fully submersible and perfect for intense workouts or rainy conditions. They also include built-in voice controls for volume and track management, plus gesture controls that let you nod twice to take calls or shake your head to reject them.
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Battery life doesn’t disappoint either, with up to 10 hours per charge and an additional 40 hours from the case. The earbuds also include Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head-tracking, enhancing your listening experience. The case features a built-in UV light that sterilizes the buds when stored, and it even includes a step counter.
At just $180, this deal makes these premium open earbuds much more accessible. It’s a rare discount for this pair, though, so try and grab these while you can. If you’re looking for more audio deals, check out our picks of the best headphone and speaker deals live right now for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
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Why this deal matters
Open-ear earbuds let you enjoy music while staying aware of your surroundings, making them perfect for runners, cyclists or anyone who needs situational awareness. The Cleer Arc 3 stands out by packing more features than most competitors. Though companies like Shokz and Bose might offer better sound quality, the combination of Dolby Atmos, gesture controls, voice commands and that innovative touchscreen case makes this a value-for-money offering. At $40 off, they’re a compelling option for anyone who finds traditional earbuds uncomfortable or isolating. We’re in the final hours of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale and this deal will likely end soon, so check it out now while you can.
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