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If you want active noise cancellation, a smart touch-screen charging case and the newest Bluetooth standard, choose YuYolex Open Ear Earbuds; if you need maximum total playtime, an adjustable fit built for sweaty training and a waterproof rating, choose FORALES True Open Ear.
• YuYolex Open Ear Earbuds — biggest strength: ANC rated to block up to 99.44% of external noise, plus a touch-screen charging case that handles volume, track skipping, calls, screensavers and a "find my earbuds" function.
• YuYolex Open Ear Earbuds — biggest trade-off: 4 hours per charge and 24 hours total with the case, and no waterproof rating listed — so heavy sweaters and rainy runners should think twice.
• FORALES True Open Ear — biggest strength: 36 hours of total playtime with the case and an IP54 rating against sweat and light rain, built around an adjustable-angle fit for long sessions.
• FORALES True Open Ear — biggest trade-off: Bluetooth 5.3 instead of 5.4, an LED battery readout rather than a full touchscreen, and no claimed percentage for noise reduction.
• Who each pick is for: YuYolex suits commuters, flyers and anyone who wants a screen on the case and strong noise cancelling; FORALES suits runners, cyclists and gym-goers who want endurance and weather resistance.
The headline here is the noise cancelling. YuYolex claims its active noise cancellation blocks up to 99.44% of external noise, and pairs that with call noise reduction to keep your voice clear on the other end. That is the opposite instinct from most open-ear designs, which deliberately let the world in — but it makes sense for a very specific buyer: someone who wants the comfort of a non-in-ear fit on a long flight or a noisy commute, and wants the racket around them pushed down rather than piped in.
The second thing that stands out is the charging case. It has a touch screen, and it is not just a battery readout — you can set screensavers, switch sound modes, change volume, skip tracks, answer or reject calls and trigger a find-my-earbuds function right from the case. That is genuinely unusual in this category, and it means you can leave your phone in your pocket more often. Under the hood you get Bluetooth 5.4 for a stable, low-power connection, a hybrid driver setup for stereo sound, and a hanging-ear hook that the brand says survives strenuous workouts without shaking loose.
FORALES True Open Ear: Who It's For
FORALES takes the opposite approach: it leans all the way into the open-ear sports formula instead of fighting it. The fit is the story — adjustable angles so the hooks bend to different ear shapes, a lightweight build, and a secure hold that the brand says stays put through movement. If you have ever had earbuds loosen up halfway through a run, that adjustability is the feature you actually care about, not a spec sheet number.
Then there is endurance. FORALES lists 4 hours from a single charge and 36 hours total with the charging case — a meaningful jump over the YuYolex's 24-hour total, and the kind of figure that matters if you are the person who forgets to charge things. The case shows remaining power and charging status on an LED display, which is simpler than a touchscreen but tells you what you need at a glance.
Durability is the other differentiator: an IP54 rating means protection against sweat and light rain, so cycling, running and gym sessions are squarely in scope. Connectivity is Bluetooth 5.3 with a 10-meter range and low-latency tuning, and the touch controls on the buds handle playback, volume and calls. Audio runs through a dynamic driver with a 20Hz–20,000Hz frequency range, and the mics include noise-cancelling for calls so you sound clearer in a busy gym or on a windy street.
Who should buy it? Runners, cyclists, lifters and anyone whose earbuds live in a gym bag. The adjustable fit plus IP54 plus 36 hours is a coherent package for exactly that life. Who should skip it? If you want a screen on the case, the newest Bluetooth version, or a hard noise-cancelling number to point at, this is not the one — the noise control is described as adaptive rather than quantified.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for noise cancelling → YuYolex Open Ear Earbuds. It is the only one of the two with a stated figure: up to 99.44% of external noise blocked.
• Best for total battery life → FORALES True Open Ear. 36 hours with the case versus 24 on the YuYolex.
• Best for case features → YuYolex Open Ear Earbuds. Touch screen with volume, track skipping, call control, screensavers and earbud finding.
• Best for fit customization → FORALES True Open Ear. Adjustable angles to suit different ear shapes and stay put during movement.
• Best for future-proof connectivity → YuYolex Open Ear Earbuds. Bluetooth 5.4 versus 5.3, with lower power consumption claimed.
• Best for flights and commuting → YuYolex Open Ear Earbuds. ANC plus call noise reduction plus a non-in-ear, painless fit for long wear.
• Best for set-and-forget simplicity → FORALES True Open Ear. Lightweight, IP54, long total runtime, basic LED status — nothing fussy to manage.
In my opinion, the safer buy for most people is the YuYolex Open Ear Earbuds. The touch-screen case, Bluetooth 5.4 and quantified noise cancelling give you more headroom for commuting, travel and calls, and the 24-hour total runtime is enough for a normal week of use. I would only steer you to the FORALES True Open Ear if your priority list reads sweat, rain and marathon battery life — in that case the IP54 rating, adjustable fit and 36-hour total genuinely beat what YuYolex offers. Decide which of those two lives is yours, and the choice makes itself. Either way, check the current price on Amazon before you commit, since it moves around.
Not universally. YuYolex wins on noise cancelling, the touch-screen case and Bluetooth 5.4. FORALES wins on total battery life (36 hours vs 24) and waterproofing (IP54 vs none listed). It comes down to whether you prioritize quiet or endurance.
That is what they are designed for. FORALES uses adjustable angles to fit different ear shapes, a lightweight build and a secure-fit claim for sports and physical activity, plus an IP54 rating so sweat and light rain are not a problem.
Both list 4 hours of playback from a single charge. The difference is the case: YuYolex extends that to 24 hours total, FORALES to 36 hours total. The buds themselves are spec'd identically on this point.
Both address it, but differently. YuYolex pairs active noise cancellation with call noise reduction and claims up to 99.44% external noise blocking. FORALES uses noise-cancelling microphones to reduce background noise around your voice. For calls in genuinely loud environments, YuYolex has the stronger stated spec.
Both sit in the affordable open-ear bracket, and pricing changes often. I deliberately do not quote numbers here — use the price button on this page to check what each one currently costs on Amazon before deciding.
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