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NEARITY Open-Ear Headphones: Keeping the Room in the Conversation
The open fit and comfortable feel were the reasons this style interested me for office use.
Article published November 3, 2026.
Sometimes I want to listen to something without shutting out the room. That was the useful part of the NEARITY open-ear headphones I showed in my April 19, 2026 video.
I tried the way they fitted around my ears and discussed the features on the listing. For an office, being able to hear a conversation around me was the reason this style interested me.
The fit leaves the ear open
The pieces hooked around the ears, with a soft-feeling outer material. I found the fit comfortable, and the design left me able to hear what was happening in the room.
That is a different starting point from putting an earbud into the ear canal. If you prefer that fit, my ROSESELSA Ceramics MK2 review covers a pair I had been using for music.
For these NEARITY headphones, the appeal to me was keeping room sound available alongside what I was listening to. That personal impression is not a guarantee that every sound will remain audible in every setting.
Different expectations for the sound
In the video, I talked about the difference between this open design and a sealed in-ear fit. I was not expecting the same feeling of deep bass that I associate with a sealed earbud.
I also discussed the speaker and the advertised call-noise features. A microphone's noise suppression and blocking sound from reaching your ears are different things; this was an open-ear design.
I did not include a controlled microphone comparison, an audio measurement or a timed battery rundown in this walkthrough.
Check the model behind the link
The original description names MemPod Fit 2 and links to that product page, while the spoken introduction uses an Open Fit name. I have kept that source distinction rather than inventing an explanation for it.
The battery figures also differ between the spoken overview and the description. Before buying for a particular runtime or feature, check the exact current model and its specifications.
The office use case made sense to me
What I liked most was the comfortable fit and being able to stay part of the room. That was why I talked about office work and conversations during the review.
The listing I showed was out of stock at the time. That is a historical observation, not today's availability. Watch the video above for the physical fit and use the original links below to check what is offered now.
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