I've seen a lot of athletes getting into dangerous situations because their earbuds have done a great
job on blocking the sound from outside, leading them to not hear the passing cars or bikes.
That's why it's time to throw them in the bin, and get yourself a pair of bone conduction headphones.
in this video, we will take a look at what I think are the best bone conduction in 2021.
Let's Get Started. Before we start I'll let you know that the First 3 Spots on
the list are taken by AfterShokz,after all it can't be objected since they are
holding the throne for years now , and still refusing to leave it,
because they keep providing top quality bone conduction headphones.And Oh!
please stay tuned till the end because on the last spot I have something interesting for you.
First on the list, as the Best Overall from AfterShokz we have, the AfterShokz Aeropex
Being the latest release Aeropex is exceeding at everything its predecessor
failed to do. Aeropex is considered one of the best bone conduction headphones you can
buy since it provides all-around benefits. Looks-wise Aeropex didn't change much from
the previous model the Air, but it shove a lot of weight off and the frame is skinner. Weighing only
0.917 ounces makes the aeropex quite light and comfortable to wear for hours. It comes in a bunch
of colors such as, blue eclipse, solar red, cosmic black, and lunar gray. They're made of a silicone
material that looks quite nice and has that smooth feeling, rated IP67 for dust and water resistance,
meaning it can easily survive up to 1 meter of water for at least 30 mins. Also having physical
buttons was a smart move from aftershokz since the touch sensors really dislike the sweat and water.
I'll be honest and tell you guys that sound quality wise they are not the best,
I mean not just the aeropex but the bone conduction headphones in general. Which is
something you should expect since the ideology of bone conduction revolves around sending sound
directly to the canal without blocking them outright, still I would consider this more
of a feature than a drawback for the runners or cyclists. But what's good is that Aeropex will
still shock you, It exceeds the expectations. It Can reproduce sound from 20hz to 20khz
which is the full frequency range that a human can hear. The overall sound is quite decent,
vocals are clear but a bit colored but in a way that makes it great with genres like R&B and
Pop. The Bass is more on the quantity side than depth, in order to make it stronger and punchy
you have to increase the volume which I would not really advise since your ears might get itchy.
Having a battery life that is estimated to last 8 hours of continuous playback time,
Ticks all the boxes for the Aeropex. Next from AfterShokz, we have the
Most Versatile one, the AfterShokz OpenMove OpenMove is promoted as an entry-level headphones
for sports in general, coming at a great price and at the same time providing a lot of features that
will make your exercising hours quite enjoyable. OpenMove lets you choose a bunch of colors such
as black, white, blue, and pink. They have a polycarbonate and silicone finish that makes
them really solid and sturdy, this helps the headset to not bounce or budge no matter how much
you move. Another great feature that separates OpenMove a bit from the rest of the AfterShokz,
the earpieces are equipped with a magnet, causing them to snap together making it a
great idea to keep things tidy and not lose them. Having an IP55 rating makes them immune to sweat
and water splashes but to not go so far as to dive it since it cant handle immersion.
OpenMove suffers from the sound quality illness like the rest but still is great.
It is remarkably clear and volume levels are quite decent, giving it great clarity at normal running
or riding speeds. The bass falls a bit short but does the price too so all that is understandable,
and I should not whine at all because the overall performance of the sound is good,
and at least I am well aware of the surrounding, so the passing cars won't horn at me like crazy.
AfterShokz promises 6 Hours of Battery life for the OpenMove,
But it can easily last 10 days on standby. Wrapping up the Aftershokz products,
with the AfterShokz Titanium, I have it listed as the Most Comfortable.
Titanium is another known name from Aftershokz, providing the athletes especially
the cyclist with great comfort and sound. It has an impressive design with the two
bone conduction antennas sitting just to the side of the ears, and one of the speakers has
a pause button on the side, so you can freely pause the music without having to take them off.
The neckband is made from titanium alloy, the name says it all, the rubber-coated titanium frame is
lightweight making it really comfortable to wear for hours. It has an IP55 rating, equating to
average dust and water resistance, but still, you won't have to put them
off if it starts raining since they can easily survive splashes just don't take them swimming.
Sound-wise, I don't really want to repeat myself but yeah, not the best out there but
quite decent, at least for us casual listeners, it is since it won't bug us like it will bug an
audiophile. It is clear and crisp I can assure you that you won't miss any tone. For example,
walking into coffee shops, you won't have to annoy the baristas telling them "I'm sorry,
what" since you are quite aware of what's going on around you while receiving light and clear music.
The battery life falls back a bit from the rest, it manages to last only 6 hours but I
still think it's enough to get you through the whole exercising day.
Next, we have something that we could call a runner-up to aftershokz, the Tayogo S2 - Might
be the only competitor that can face AfterShokz, and it does it at a price that won't hurt your
bank at all, that's why I have it listed as the Best Budget bone conduction headphone.
I would highly suggest Tayogo S2 to the people who want to test out on conduction headphones,
without spending a fortune on the aftershokz, since it is the best option currently that
doesn't break the bank and give you a general idea of what conduction headphones are capable of.
Surprisingly enough Tayogo offers splendid design and comfort for the price,
having them on will make you forget that you even put them on to the point that you will look for
them around. The full wrap-around design with soft rubber pads will sit snugly on your cheekbones and
will hug the head just right, all this prevents it from slipping during intense exercises.
Sound quality-wise, they are not that great, this is the part where AfterShokz tells us that they
have the high ground. But still, Please all of us should not complain at all getting them at a
price that won't burn a hole in our pocket, the sound that comes should be appreciated,
after all, we are supposed to work out, not be an audio snob and judge the quality that hard.
It promises 6 hours of battery life which is great in my opinion will easily be there for
you during the whole day of the training session. Nevertheless, I think that Tayogo S2 should be
a top choice after AfterShokz since it delivers a bunch of features from
the competition at a great affordable price. I'm not going to lie, I couldn't wait to get
at this part of the video, last but not least we have, the Bose Frames - Yeah, yeah I know some of
you might hate on me and tell me "You dumb man, those aren't bone conduction headphones " But
the reason I put them here is coz they are quite unique and they do what conduction headphones are
supposed to do I can go as far to even say they do it even better, I mean its Bose Afterall.
Bose likes to call those "headphones" sunglasses with a soundtrack" they are quite stylish and at
the same time they deliver great substantial sound without requiring you to plug anything into the
ear canals, yeah I know that sounds familiar *Cough* Cough* "bone conduction headphones"
This is the sweet part, At first sight of the naked eye, the frames will just
look like a pair of stylish ray-ban sunglasses which I find to be great
to avoid unnecessary attention. The Frames has only one physical button it is located on the
right arm which is what you use to turn them on/off and answer calls or control the music,
but don't worry of accidental press when your taking them off or adjusting since bose positioned
it in the back, and no it doesn't stand out at all since it blends quite well with the design.
As for the volume and the other features it has touch controls. The Bose Frames come
with an IPx4 rating, making them water and sweat-resistant that won't bother in sudden
rains or sweat from all the hard work. The key question is how do they sound?
Well, you have audio streamed into your ears while still being able to hear the outside world
for example you won't have trouble hearing the " Hey man, you dropped your wallet ".Since it comes
from Bose we have high expectations regarding the sound, and yet again bose lives up to its name
delivering a satisfying, brightly articulated 3D sound. But please note yet again just like
the bone conduction headphones the frames are not made to provide top-tier sound quality.
To wrap it up all I can say is, The Frames can be a great addition to your inventory for daily use,
either it is to work out or just simply to enjoy a walk while having music streamed
and at the same time looking cool and stylish. This is it guys I hope you enjoyed the video
because I had a lot of fun making it let me know down below in the comments if you
threw your earbuds away already and tell me which one from above are you planning to buy?