Avantree Resolve – Lightning Wired Open-Ear Earbuds w/Mic & Over-Ear Hook

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).

I can only tolerate open ear headphones or earpieces. I have very tender ear canals and even most ear clips hurt. I finally found “Bluetooth gold” with T-o-z-o-s open ear set, but since I wear them for 14 hrs a day my ears would get sore at the top, and I was concerned about my long term health with wireless. On a whim I went searching for wired open ear headphones and these came right up. I ordered both sizes since they didn’t have measurements, and figured that as a female with average size ears that the s/m would be the right size. I opened that size up first, put them on and set them up with my iphone14 promax. Oh my gosh these are SO COMFORTABLE- they sit perfectly as pictured, lightweight and smooth, not as bulky as Bluetooth pair! When I turned on podcast, then music I was shocked at how well I could hear everything! I even needed less Volume level to hear clearly. The final test was a phone call. I asked if they could hear me clearly, if I sounded like I had before etc and all was perfectly well. I am SO EXCITED to think I can ditch the wireless and be more comfortable at the same time. SO worth the wires to safeguard my health!!! I STRONGLY urge you to try this headset! Worth every penny and then some! I will circle back if I have any issues at anytime. If nothing is updated you can assume my glowing recommendation stands!

Stopped working after ONE use. Lightning plug got HOT. Disappointed. They are comfy, sound great, but defective.

The concept is great. Flat buds for pillow. Behind the ear anchor is good, but way too small. I bought the woman/child size. I should have gotten the men’s size. I don’t know any adult with such tiny ears

Easy to put on, perfect sound. Feels so my nicer than the buds that go inside your ears.

These are my favorites earbuds since they don’t go inside of my ear at all. They actually just sit over my ear and just add my ear, but they don’t actually put any pressure at all in my ear. I love these. I didn’t even know it when I bought them, but they didn’t go inside her ear. They just sat on it and right at it. It’s definitely my favorite set of earphones

The wire connectors break contact very easily. My 2nd pair and a little disappointed

I got home from work and was so excited to try these on! They fit well enough, so I started a song using my phones touch screen. Good speaker quality! Then I went to pause the song with the built in buttons but the buttons don’t work! Totally defeats the purpose if I can’t pause or play music/videos. Had someone call me to test if it was just with my particular app, but it doesn’t work to answer the phone either. I’ve seen people say these worked for them for months, but I didn’t get two minutes out of them before discovering they weren’t what I was looking for. Customer service was busy and hung up on me. Bummer.

英語の勉強に使うつもりだったので音質はあまり気にしてませんでしたが、届いて試しに音楽聞いてみたら思ったより綺麗でびっくりしました。 耳にかけるだけだし軽いし便利です。 お値段が安いので、あとは少しでも長持ちしてくれるといいなと思います。

The lighting connector for damaged. I can’t use this product now. How can I get service

Excellent fit comfortably!

Estoy feliz, por problemas con mis oídos no pues utilizar auriculares convencionales, me generan infección, he adquirido estos por probar a ver y me van genial, el siguiente paso serán unos inalámbricos

Après avoir essayer deux paires d’écouteurs sans fil, pourtant très bien notés, leur son n’était pas à la hauteur de ceux ci. Également, j’apprécie de ne pas avoir les conduits auditifs bouchés. Et puis ces open ear sont beaucoup plus confortables ; on ne les sens pas sur les oreilles même lorsqu’on s’endors avec, ou dessus. Pour finir, je rajouterai un point très important : les ondes ne me font pas mal aux oreilles au bout d’un certain temps, ce qui n’était pas le cas avec les écouteurs sans fil (j’ai le même soucis lors de l’utilisation du téléphone portable contre l’oreille à la place du haut parleur). J’en suis vraiment ravie.