The 6 Best Clip-On Earbuds I've Tested for 2026

Earbuds with a clip-on design that makes them look a little like clip-on earrings are the latest trend in true-wireless earbuds. Here are my current top picks.

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well as the author of the novels Knife Music, The Big Exit and Lucidity. All the titles are available as Kindle, iBooks, Kobo e-books and audiobooks.