Skullcandy Push S4EOW-T022

The Skullcandy Push 720 is a tank of an open-ear earbud that's perfect for sweaty workouts and outdoor runs. Just don't expect them to block out the world, because that's kind of the point.

The 12mm drivers are surprisingly punchy for an open-ear design. Sound quality sits at 74th percentile, which is solid but not mind-blowing. You'll get decent bass and clear mids, but don't expect the immersive depth of a sealed in-ear. The real surprise is the build. At 99th percentile, these things feel like they could survive a fall down a flight of stairs. Connectivity is also top-tier with BT 5.3 and multipoint, so switching between your phone and laptop is painless. Battery life is fine at 6 hours per bud and 30 with the case, but the rapid charge is the real hero: 10 minutes gets you 2 hours.

Against the Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation, the Push 720 loses on sound and ANC but wins on durability and price. The AirPods Pro are the better all-rounders, but they're also way more expensive and not built for sweaty workouts. The Soundcore P31i is a closer competitor, with better sound isolation but a bulkier design. If you want open-ear awareness, the Push 720 is the only one in this lineup that nails it. The Sony WF-C700N and EarFun Air Pro 4+ both offer better ANC, but neither has the clip-on security or IP67 rating.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop. In the US, you'll see USD 100 to USD 150 across two listings. In Europe, it's EUR 105 to EUR 120 across three listings. The best deal we found is at the lower end of that EUR range, so if you're in Germany, France, or Italy, grab them there. For the build quality and IP67 rating alone, this is a solid buy under USD 120. Above that, you're paying a premium for the open-ear gimmick.

The Skullcandy Push 720 is a weird little beast. It's an open-ear clip design that wants you to hear your surroundings while still pumping a 12mm driver's worth of sound into your skull. And honestly, for workouts and runs, that's a killer combo. The build quality is absurdly good for the price, and the IP67 rating means you can sweat all over these things without a second thought. But don't expect them to replace your noise-cancelling buds for the train ride home.

If you're looking for deep bass, immersive sound, or actual noise cancellation, these aren't it. Go grab the Sony WF-C700N or EarFun Air Pro 4+ instead. The Push 720 is for people who want to hear their surroundings, not escape them.

If you're a runner, cyclist, or gym rat who wants to hear the world while still enjoying your music, the Skullcandy Push 720 is an easy recommendation. The build quality is ridiculous for the price, and the open-ear design is genuinely useful for outdoor workouts. Just don't buy them expecting great noise cancellation or audiophile sound. They're workout buds first, everything else second.