Avantree Resolve (Small-Medium) – Wired Open-Ear Earbuds w/Mic & Over-Ear Hook, for Women, Kids & Young Men w/Small Ears, Ideal for Office, Outdoor & Home, USB-C Plug

Update (June 22, 2025): I contacted Avantree to see if the problem I was having (scroll down to see my original review) was covered under the warranty, and if I still had warranty time left. I received a reply from Avantree customer support; yes, and yes, and they said they would be sending out a replacement.I got the replacement a couple of days ago, and trialed it yesterday at my hot, dirty, physically demanding outside job.It worked perfectly; I was able to answer calls with the inline clicker/speaker, and callers said my voice was clear and that there were no annoying sounds, no drop outs. Occasionally, especially while indoors (with a second floor overhead) I got a little echo of my own voice, but that might be more due to signal interference from the second floor or metal roof, or perhaps even the heavy cloud cover we've had lately (thunder storm season). (?). Today it was clearer outside, and I heard no echo even while under roof or second floor inside.The warranty replacement headset I received looks nearly identical to the one it replaces, except the ear pieces are slightly smaller and perhaps a bit lighter weight (see my review photos comparing new to old earpieces).I can't handle the other type of earbuds (the typical kind that one has to stick into one's ear), so Avantree's Open Ear design "Resolve L" with inline microphone / answer clicker suits me best.I tend to only wear one ear piece while I'm working - the side that has the wired in-line speaker / answer clicker (the right ear in this case). I only put the other (left) side in if it's noisy outside when I get a call. The left earpiece usually gets tucked under a bra strap under my shirt so it doesn't drop down when I go to pick up a cinder block, or bend over a wheel barrow moving sand or sifting mulch. I wish this set came with more wire management clips.Wire management of any wired headset is always a bit of a hassle. This set comes with one very nice wire management clip, but I wish it came with more - a total of 3 clips would be perfect for my use (one clip for each wire going to an ear piece, one clip to secure and direct the remaining wire length that returns back to one's phone.)Lately I've been using a Saxsion phone lanyard (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3H22T6K?th=1) in a modified butterfly backpack arrangement (see photo) to help keep my phone behind me and safely out of harm's way while I'm working, and with that rig I usually put the headset line under the straps as I put the phone behind my back. On days when I have to use a tool belt, the wire length on the Avantree Resolve L headset is long enough to allow me to thread the line through the belt loops on its way to the rear pocket of the tool belt where I keep my phone.The Avantree Resolve L, with its exceptional Warranty and Customer Support remains the best solution I've found for my ear-piece sensitivities and my need to have a durable, quality phone connection that allows me to be hands free while working my physically demanding job.It checks all my boxes: it's affordable, has a comfortable open ear design, delivers quality sound, already comes with lightning connection, and has an awesome product warranty and a responsive customer support staff.I would not hesitate to buy the Avantree Resolve L open ear with inline speaker again, not only for myself, but for a family member or friend who likewise can't handle the "other" type of earbud and is seeking a more comfortable, affordable, quality solution for a wired headset with inline speaker.I've tried many, many headsets, and this one remains the best quality sound, design, comfort, function, and value for price point that I've found. The Avantree warranty and responsive customer support when things go wrong are really rare and exceptional these days, and deeply appreciated!Thank you Avantree for sending out my replacement so quickly so I would not be without a safety phone at work for very long.Old Review (before I received the Warranty Replacement) follows below:Good while it lasted...Purchased January 29, 2025 for my iPhone 13, started having problems by 6/2/2025.While it worked, the sound quality was good (on both ends - I could hear incoming, they could hear me).I bought an "L" size, and it was comfortable and stayed in place throughout my strenuous outdoor work day.The cord arrangement could have been better.Only one soft clip is provided, and that was insufficient to manage all three cords (the cord to each ear, and the long cord to my cell phone). I used small clamp type binder clips for a while to pin the cords to my shirt, but getting them set up "just right" EVERY time was such a hassle. I finally ended up storing my phone in a light weight (nearly gossamer) string-strap type backpack so the longest main cord stayed safely behind me and largely within the backpack while I worked. This was the best solution for me (it also eased the "strain" of having a heavy iphone dragging my pants down, or putting weight on my bladder if I had put the phone into a "fanny pack" or tool belt.Sadly, when the cord's built-in speaker's answer button stopped working (my phone would ring, I would hit the answer button on the cord and NOTHING would happen), the "useful life" of this Avantree Resolve-L ended for me.It's hard to find an external earbud with lightning for iphone that also has comfortable over-ear loop and good sound quality. I wish this one had lasted longer. It was honestly the best one I had found to date....until the inline answer button stopped working.(This review has been updated above after I received the warranty replacement they shipped out to me).

Why did you pick this product vs others?:The first time i ordered these headphones in small i was mistakenly sent the large size, so I assumed that this product would not work for me and my ears and returned it. I decided to give it a try a few weeks later when I looked at the photos and noticed that the two sizes look completely different, and i was definitely sent what I did not order. I got the smaller size and they are PERFECT. The sizing is right on point for someone like me with small ears. The fit is comfortable, even with glasses; and the connection is solid. These have become a quick favorite for me because I cannot handle earbuds or over the head types. The sound on these is great for my needs, and the mic works really well for calls or zoom. I have used them on multiple devices and they did well with all of them. You can wear these on public transportation and be able to listen to your music/whatever, but also hear the conductor notifications and people who are talking to you. Please note that there is no way these can be noise cancelling; it’s literally not their point.

Update 1: Avantree offered me a refund even though it was past the refund window. I immediately purchased another pair because I really like these. I like that they sit over the ear instead of in-ear like other earbuds, the inline controls cover all your needs (mic, volume, etc.), I think the sound is great, and they are comfy to wear for hours at a time. They are not sound cancelling, so you will hear room/ambient sounds, but I personally like that so I can remain aware of my surroundings. These are my go-to headphones for my iphone, computer and listening to the tv through the Roku remote.Original review:These are my favorite headphones, but unfortunately the left ear for some reason is now only half as loud as the right. Sadly, I’ve had them for less than two months.