Are Raycons actually good for gaming, or are they just overhyped everyday earbuds—especially when they’re open-ear and don’t even go in your ear? In this video, I test the Raycon Essential Open Earbuds and break down what you can realistically expect: the unboxing, the fit, the portability, and whether they make sense in a handheld gaming setup. These are hook-style, super lightweight, and the case is way smaller than I expected, so they’re easy to pocket and, after about 20–30 seconds, I genuinely forget they’re even on. For real-world use, I talk battery (up to 36 hours total), IPX4 water resistance, and Bluetooth features like multipoint—so I can bounce between my Steam Deck and my PC without it being a headache. On the gaming side, the big wins are comfort, a surprisingly full sound for an open-ear design, and the fact that I can still hear what’s going on around me (great for trains, buses, or just staying aware). The trade-offs are exactly what you’d expect: some noise bleed, basically no real bass, and Bluetooth latency. I wouldn’t use these for sweaty ranked shooters like Call of Duty or Battlefield, but for casual gaming and everyday listening, they honestly cover about 90% of what I’d want.