Instead theyre designed to hook around your ears, positioning little speakers above your ear canals.
Other audio brands have been venturing into air conduction tech recently, including Bose, Shokz and JBL.
I got around 35 hours during testing, so this is quite representative.
However, the earhooks didnt bend enough and were oddly-shaped for my ear.
At the time of writing, theyve been reduced on the 1More website to $99.99 / 104.99.
We dont know if this is a permanent discount or part of a limited deal.
Instead, a speaker is just outside of it.
There are three different sizes of these loops to choose from to get the best fit.
Rival buds have a similar earhook, but weve not seen the sound loop-like design anywhere else yet.
I much prefer the design of the Shokz OpenFit.
This meant I never achieved a snug or stable fit with the buds, especially in my left ear.
This bud fell out even when I was just walking and not working out.
There was another problem that affected the fit: glasses.
Despite these fit issues, these are a nice-looking pair of earbuds with a sleek design.
The silver shade is nice, but does look a little cheap and plasticky.
The same can be said about the charging case, which has a shiny cheap look about it.
1More Fit Open Earbuds S50: Features
These earbuds are durable with an IPX7 sweat-resistant rating.
However, we wouldnt advise it and best keep them out of the shower.
Theres some opportunity to change the audio with 12 EQ presets within the 1More app.
Its good to have this option, but I preferred the way the buds sounded out of the box.
The 1More Fit Open Earbuds S50 have what 1More calls its PurePower Driver inside.
Its not clear whether this means whether thats over previous 1More models or rivals.
I found these figures to be accurate during testing.
This is where the S50 really shine, bringing some of the best battery compared to rivals.
For example, the Shokz OpenFit offer seven hours of battery life, and 28 hours from the case.
This means youll need to be careful, as you definitely cant hear everything when youre using them.
Especially when the volume is loud, which is worth bearing in mind if you run next to roads.
As youd expect from an open-ear design, theres some sound leakage.
The S50 deliver a good but unremarkable sound.
Push up the volume high on a bass-heavy track and things do start to sound a little muddied.
Due to the style of these buds theres also no real sense of immersion or an expansive soundstage.
However, for me, the sound is perfect for providing a soundtrack to a walk or workout.
Scorecard
1More Fit Open Earbuds S50: Should I buy?
Theres just not that much space behind your ear.
You want immersive sound
These earbuds have an open-ear design and keep you ambiently aware of your surroundings.
If you want to be wrapped in a cocoon of sound, look elsewhere.
I used them while walking around the city and by the beach, running through the countryside and rollerblading.
