Get the Monster open-ear (AC221) earbuds for just $32 at Amazon

If you hate jamming earbuds in your ear canal, these clip-on Monsters are worth a try.
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Stay aware of your surroundings and save a ton of cash with this bizarrely good deal on Monster open-ear buds. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite | Monster

SAVE 69%: As of Oct. 27, the Monster open-ear (AC221) earbuds are $31.99, down from $102.99, at Amazon. That's a 69% discount and a $71 price cut.


Open-ear earbuds are having a moment, especially those clip-on styles that don't actually go in your ear canal. They're great if you want to listen to music or podcasts while still hearing traffic, coworkers, or whatever else is happening around you. And right now, you can get a pair of your own for an insanely good price.

As of Oct. 27, the Monster open-ear (AC221) earbuds are $31.99, down from $102.99, at Amazon. That's a $71 discount and their lowest price ever.

Instead of sitting in your ear canal, the AC221s clip gently onto the outside of your ear. Monster claims this design, combined with their lightweight build (just four grams per bud), makes them comfortable for all-day wear without pressure. They use Bluetooth 5.4 for a stable connection and feature 13mm drivers tuned for "Pure Monster Sound" with aptX decoding for richer detail.

Even with this absurd discount, they promise decent specs: clear calls, an IPX6 water-resistance rating (for handling sweat and splashes), and solid battery life — up to eight hours on the buds themselves and 30 with the charging case. If you've been wanting to try out the open-ear trend without spending a lot, or just need a super cheap pair of wireless buds for calls and casual listening, this 69% discount is pretty hard to ignore.

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Tabitha Britt is an award-winning freelance journalist, editor, and SEO/AEO strategist. Aside from reviewing dating apps and sex toys for Mashable, Tabitha is also the founding editor-in-chief of DO YOU ENDO — a digital magazine by individuals with endometriosis, for individuals with endometriosis. She has a Master's degree in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School for Social Research and is a grad of Sextech School. You can find more of her work in various online publications, including National Geographic, Glamour, Better Homes & Gardens, and Everyday Health.

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