The Truth On Bone Conduction Headphones?

I am a big fan of bone conduction headphones, but they have some cons. In this video I break down the pros and cons of bone conduction headphones to help you decide if they are right for you. Are they better than regular headphones? Should you get them now?

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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - What Bone Conducting Headphones are
1:28 - Pros to Bone Conduction headphones
1:45 - Comfort
2:34 - Durability
3:18 - Warranty vs other brands
3:33 - Sound Test with Run group
4:34 - Uses outside of fitness
5:04 - CONS!

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[investwiselyfolks]

I love the fact that I can hear everything around me all while listening to my music or podcast while at my work. It’s amazing because you don’t have to waste battery life using transparency mode or anything like that

[parasite]

So first off, I'm not an fitness guy, but I bought a pair of Shokz Openmove(their most basic model, also their only model with USB-C charging) about 18 month ago as a solution to listening to audiobooks and music in bed.
I always had a problem with finding a comfortable position to sleep when wearing over-ear headphones, and had issues with in-ear headphones getting jammed in my ear if i was traveling and sleeping on a harder pillow.
they're fantastic, comfortable, and being open ear means i can still hear alarms and other noises around me.

[JPBVideo]

For me, the Shokz have been a godsend as any in ear bud causes a mild allergic reaction. So, the Shokz has become my daily driver. I save the over the ear and in ear ones for airplanes where I need noise cancellation or where carrying the case for the Shokz is an inconvenience. I always carry the case because I want to keep the charger and headset together. Also, the Shokz are fantastic for cycling, particularly if I have to answer a phone call or if I just want to get past a tough stretch with some music or a podcast. I can do so without stopping.

[chas]

Ive used the shokz aeropex daily for 2 years now without issues in a loud workshop environment. Paired with in-ear earprotectors that blocks most of the sounds the sound quality is decent. The proprietary charging cable with the magnet connection has never failed me so far, altough I always keep it plugged in in the same spot.

[Jzen]

Great video, I'm was skeptical with Bone conducting earphones but now I guess the only issue I'll be having with it is the charger and overall the cons is not that bad, I do feel disconnected when I use earbuds which is an issue when I'm near the road. Very helpful I would definitely buy one

[JustAFatGuyInTX]

Bone conduction headphones aren't for everyone but they do fix a number of problems I've had with headphones and earbuds. (I've had the Shokz Open Run for about a few months) Biggest improvement is these fitting with no issue or hassle, that and they don't fall out period. Also being able to hear your environment when outside is a massive plus. These would have been perfect during my bike riding days.

However they do have drawbacks like you said; mostly with the charging. The Shokz ones do use a proprietary cable that only works with their products. That and personally, the audio quality isn't as good as regular headphones. With podcasts they're great, but when music quality is important they won't work.

But as you said I have these and a pair of JBLs Endurance Race for my earbuds that work great together. The Shokz when I need something convenient to wear and still hear my surroundings, while the JBLs are for my workout sessions and listening to music relaxing.

To each their own but bone conducting headphones are a great tech for active people that have weird ears like me and want something that just works.

[nyi]

My wife and I have used our Shokz paired to our phones so we can talk to each other while riding eBikes and I use mine daily. One interesting "feature" is if you have earbuds you can use them on one device and the headset on another to listen to two sources. For example I used one to listen to a podcast while waiting on hold for a call (long hold time).

[Ariautoace]

I would argue the "named brand" is the SHOKZ; of course that is what I bought and they are good. Thanks for the review and you are 100% spot on.

[xqueenfrostine]

I own a pair of Shokz Open Run Pro and love them. Great sound and super comfortable to the point it’s easy to forget I have them on. I don’t even mind the proprietary charger as I find the magnet connector faster to put on and remove than the usb-c connector. The one con I noticed was that as a glasses wearer, it fights with the arms of my glasses for real estate above my ears which makes the fit of my glasses less secure. I’ve had my glasses fall right off my face when I was bending down to pick something up because the Shokz had prevented them from hooking onto the back of my ear. Not a deal breaker for me but definitely something I need to be careful of if I’m wearing them out and about for extended periods of time.

[blumpet]

In fact, I am delighted with this very lightweight audio headset, incredibly comfortable, with sound quality that is sufficient, and moreover, it performs much better than far more sophisticated products for making phone calls. It even works well for WhatsApp calls, which is not always the case with other headsets.

I am much more critical regarding the non-standard charger, which is truly bothersome. In fact, unlike most other headsets, if we forget the charging cable, we cannot replace it with a standard USB cable that we can find everywhere... we have to store the headset and wait until we return to charge it.

[brianho]

I used shokz run pro more than 3 months now. It is comfortable for long time wearing (day of outing).
Never afraid it will drop at shocky condition like cycling, skiing.
I bought it main used for driving.

Now I could feel it is so good for sports.

Recently creative Logitech also release similar product, which combines swimming and talking mode for 2/3 price of Run pro. I am template to buy one more too.

The only cons is that it is hard to bought a spare charging cable > one leave at car and other leave at home!

[hoonior]

very honest and exactly what I was looking for. thank you

[ebutuoy]

Thanks for making this video dude. I think the lady at 4:23 is talking about eustachian tube dysfunction (I have it ) in-ear/over-ear headphones make it worse because they stop your ears from being able to breathe and you can feel a fullness/pressure or fluid sensation in your ear.

[shaunmcdonough]

I really do like the Shokz. Most of the time I forget their in. Older models used Micro B to charge, which was a pain in the butt with the flap and it isn't as waterproof. The latter models use their proprietary connector. Super easy to connect and very waterproof. The Aeropex model even has two charge cords in the box. I'll wear earplugs with them, if I'm in a noisy environment and don't have to be as aware.
Regular earbuds are aren't as convenient to me. Two earbuds, are super easy to loose and a case. Also, one side or the other is going to fail and loose volume.
Bottom-line bone conduction headphones are the most convenient for long duration outdoor sports and activities.

[riteshdassingh]

Got Shokz same model recently. Hopefully I enjoy using it. Thanks for the review!

[rudrapuraan]

thanks SNAPE for keeping harry potter safe for all those years

[beastb]

I'm using a pair of Shokz as we speak and they use a Type C charger cord.

[titilaug]

Thanks for this review. I am currently using Beats fit Pro. Overall they are great (sound, ANC…). For sport activities indoor : great. Outdoor like running (trail) as soon as I am sweating they tend to get out of my ears, and not easy to adjust while running (press Stop, or next song…). That is why I am considering the Shokz OpenRun Pro. I will use them for outdoor sport activities, and the Beats for commuting.

[marcusmeans]

Proud of you man able to run and talk at the same time definitely in shape

[kevinscarr]

I have used Shokz for about 4 years now. I can't put buds in my ear or use headphones over my ear for any length of time. I can be on teams meetings with Shokz for several hours with no issue. The sound quality is good enough for me.