How We Research
We compare products from their published specs and features; the verdicts below are our independent editorial opinions.
If you want a do-everything open-ear headphone built for long workouts, calls and multipoint switching, choose 1MORE S70; if you need a clip-on earbud that doubles as jewelry with a touchscreen charging case, choose PAXA Stylish Open Ear.
• 1MORE S70 — biggest strength: a genuine all-day workhorse package: 40 hours of playtime, a 5-minute quick charge for 2 hours of playback, IPX5 sweat resistance, Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint and four AI ENC microphones for calls.
• 1MORE S70 — biggest trade-off: no active noise cancellation (noise control: None), and the hook-style, titanium-and-silicone build is designed for function rather than fashion.
• PAXA Stylish Open Ear — biggest strength: a design-first clip-on with a removable butterfly earcuff and diamond earring detail, plus a charging case with a built-in LCD touchscreen for volume, track skipping, battery checks and EQ modes without touching your phone.
• PAXA Stylish Open Ear — biggest trade-off: the spec sheet gives no battery playtime figure, so long-session endurance is the big unknown, and the plastic enclosure is less premium than the S70's titanium and silicone.
• Who each is for: pick the 1MORE S70 if sound, battery and call clarity come first; pick the PAXA if you want your earbuds to read as an accessory and you like on-case touchscreen control.
The 1MORE S70 is the more conventional "serious" open-ear headphone of the two, and the spec sheet backs that up. Each earbud weighs just 8.7 grams, and the hook-shaped earpiece is built from aerospace-grade titanium paired with skin-friendly liquid silicone — a combination aimed at keeping the buds light and stable without clamping down on your ear canal. That matters for people who wear open-ears precisely because they hate the plugged-up feeling of in-ear tips.
Audio-wise, 1MORE leans on hardware and tuning: dual magnetic drivers, DiamondFlex diaphragms, a DSP algorithm that boosts bass in real time, and tuning by Grammy-winning engineer Luca Bignardi. The frequency range runs 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with 16-ohm impedance, which is typical of easy-to-drive wireless earbuds. In my opinion, this is the pick for someone who wants music and calls to sound full rather than thin, and the four AI ENC microphones are there specifically to pull your voice out of background noise on calls.
Battery is the headline number: up to 40 hours of playtime, with a 5-minute quick charge giving 2 hours of playback. Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint lets you stay connected to two devices at once and jump from a laptop meeting to your phone without re-pairing — worth noting that dual-device connection is enabled in the 1MORE app under Experimental Features. IPX5 covers sweat and splashes, so workouts and outdoor use are fine. Buy it if you want long battery, solid call quality, app control and multipoint in one package. Skip it if you specifically want noise cancellation — the S70 has none — or if you care most about how your earbuds look as an accessory.
The PAXA Stylish Open Ear is a different product category in spirit: it's a clip-on earbud that's explicitly styled as jewelry. The hook here is the removable butterfly earcuff with customizable designs, sold in a Diamond Earring finish, so the buds can be worn as a bold statement or a quieter accent depending on your outfit. If you've ever wanted earbuds that don't look like earbuds, that's the entire pitch — and the gift-ready packaging suggests PAXA expects a lot of these to be bought for someone else.
Comfort is handled by an ergonomic clip-on design with adjustable, skin-friendly silicone, and the C-shaped, adaptive C-bridge structure is meant to grip gently rather than press into the ear. The manufacturer lists it as suitable for adults, teens and kids, which is unusually broad and makes sense for a clip-on that doesn't need to seal a canal.
The standout feature is the charging case with a built-in LCD touchscreen: you can adjust volume, skip tracks, check battery life and switch EQ modes right on the case, no phone required. Sound is described as balanced with enhanced vocals for podcasts, smooth mids and modest bass, tuned for everyday listening rather than bass-heavy tracks. Bluetooth 5.4 is the newer of the two versions here, and the buds list adaptive noise cancellation plus IPX5 sweat resistance. At 32 ohms they're a little harder to drive than the S70, though on wireless that mostly affects tuning rather than volume. Buy it if style, a touchscreen case and a lightweight clip-on fit are what you're after. Skip it if you need a stated battery figure or prefer a metal-and-silicone build over plastic.
• Best for battery life → 1MORE S70. 40 hours of playtime plus a 5-minute charge for 2 hours is a concrete, listed advantage; PAXA's sheet states no playtime number at all.
• Best for calls → 1MORE S70. Four AI ENC microphones are specified for background-noise reduction on voice.
• Best for style and gifting → PAXA Stylish Open Ear. Removable butterfly earcuff, diamond earring finish and a luxury gift box are the whole point.
• Best for case controls → PAXA Stylish Open Ear. The LCD touchscreen case handles volume, tracks, battery and EQ without your phone.
• Best for switching between laptop and phone → 1MORE S70. Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connects two devices at once.
• Best for the newest Bluetooth → PAXA Stylish Open Ear. Bluetooth 5.4 versus 5.3.
• Best for noise control → PAXA Stylish Open Ear. It lists adaptive noise cancellation; the S70 lists noise control as none.
• Best for a premium build feel → 1MORE S70. Titanium and liquid silicone versus PAXA's plastic enclosure.
• Best for kids and teens → PAXA Stylish Open Ear. The listed age range is broader.
• Best for serious training and sweat → either. Both are IPX5 rated for sweat and splashes.
If I were buying for myself, I'd take the 1MORE S70. The reasons are concrete rather than romantic: a stated 40-hour battery, a quick charge that buys real listening time, four AI ENC mics for calls, multipoint for juggling a laptop and phone, and a titanium-and-silicone build that reads as durable. The lack of noise cancellation is a real limitation, but open-ear designs are about awareness anyway.
The PAXA Stylish Open Ear is the one I'd buy as a gift, or for someone who wants earbuds that look like jewelry and loves the idea of a touchscreen case. It's a genuinely charming product — I just can't recommend it as the primary pick without a stated playtime figure to judge it on.
Both are IPX5 rated, so both handle sweat and splashes. The S70's advantage for training is its stated 40-hour battery and secure titanium hook fit; the PAXA's advantage is its lighter clip-on feel and broader size suitability.
Does the 1MORE S70 have noise cancellation?
The 1MORE S70 states up to 40 hours of playtime with a 5-minute quick charge for 2 hours of playback. PAXA's sheet doesn't list a playtime figure, so I can't compare them directly — if battery life is your deciding factor, the S70 is the safer bet.
The PAXA Stylish Open Ear, in my opinion. The removable butterfly earcuff, diamond earring styling and gift box are designed for exactly that, while the S70 is a more practical, less decorative purchase.
Pricing changes constantly, so use the "Check latest price on Amazon" button on this page for each model rather than relying on any number written here.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites.
When you buy through links on this page, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon or its affiliates. This site is an independent third-party review and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon or the product brands mentioned.