Sony just solved one of my biggest pet peeves with wireless earbuds (that even Bose couldn't)

"Sony's include removable ear-fitting cushions, addressing common fit and stability issues with clip-on open-ear earbuds. Sony's inclusion of fitting cushions is ideal for people like me who shy away from clip-on earbuds due to poor fit, which often diminishes the listening experience and causes discomfort. Fortunately, these cushions are included with your purchase, similar to the eartip replacements for in-canal earbuds. Also: Sony LinkBuds Clip vs. Bose Ultra Open I haven't seen third-party products that address the same issue as Sony's fitting cushions, and people with ear anatomy that's well-suited to clip-on earbuds won't need them. However, if clip-on earbuds feel heavy, pinch your ears, or cause pressure after a few minutes of wear, these can enhance your experience across the board. Here's how."

"I hardly ever wear clip-on earbuds because after a few minutes, I start to feel uncomfortable amounts of pressure; I assume I don't have the ear anatomy ideal for this style of earbuds, so I stick with my AirPods. After fitting my LinkBuds Clip with the included cushions, the gap between the earbuds' hooks and my ear closed, allowing the earbuds to clip onto a sturdier part of my ear."

"Sony's clip-on earbuds aren't fundamentally different from competitors; they all use stiffer materials in the hinges to achieve a one-size-fits-all form factor. For the unlucky few like myself, this form factor leads to ear fatigue and soreness, which was easily rectified with the fitting cushions. Instead of the earbuds relying solely on your concha for support, the cushions engage your helix as an additional support anchor."

Removable ear-fitting cushions improve stability, fit, and comfort for Sony LinkBuds Clip clip-on open-ear earbuds. The cushions close the gap between the earbuds' hooks and the ear, allowing the earbuds to clip onto a sturdier part of the ear and engage the helix as an additional support anchor. The cushions address common clip-on issues like pressure, pinching, and ear fatigue, and they come included with purchase similar to eartip replacements for in-canal earbuds. Users with ear anatomy already well-suited to clip-on earbuds may not need them, and no prominent third-party alternatives were identified.

Read at ZDNET