AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones Bluetooth Sweatproof Earphones with Mic for Sports (Normal Size, Grey)

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From a design point of view, big strides have been made from the Air and those first generation Shokz headphones. They feel nicer to wear and the shrink in size does make a difference from a comfort point of view.

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While the sound quality is improved, it's still not as good as what you'd get from a comparably priced "traditional" headphone. So what does that say about the Aeropex sound quality, just based on critical listening? I t is nowhere near audiophile quality. movies, news, and listen to different audio books. I received the first pair I had on Christmas Dec, 2018. I have no problem with the stability of the Bluetooth connection throughout my testing in quiet and active areas. Sound Quality Controlling the AfterShokz Titanium is also a cinch, with one of the component boxes on the headband hosting volume buttons, one of which doubles as a long-press on/off switch. Next to that is a micro USB slot for recharging … and here comes a problem. At just six hours charge, the AfterShokz Titanium is immediately relegated from a pair of do-it-all headphones to a product that really should be thought of as single-activity, and that’s a shame. We realise ‘true wireless’ earphones have a worse problem, but that doesn’t make a six-hour battery acceptable. We likedAs you might expect, it's also possible to take hands-free calls on the Trekz Air. For that particular feature, each speaker comes equipped with noise canceling microphones to lessen ambient noise during calls to make voices as clear as possible. Performance They may offer the best of times, the worst of times, but the AfterShokz Titanium do sound perfectly acceptable most of the time. It’s rather obvious that they’re at their best in quiet environments, and actually rather exciting to use around an office where it’s possible to listen to music while keeping one ear on colleagues’ chatter. Cue open-ear running headphones like the Trekz Air, which do away not only with noise isolation, but with intrusive earbuds altogether. If you burn your CDs on an older mac using iTunes, you can move the mp3 files (other file formats are WAV OGG FLAC AIFF etc) and move them onto a bluetooth compatible mp3 player, smart phone, or other devices and pair the aeropex headphones to use them instead of tradition in-ear headphones.

Shokz OpenRun review: the best bone conduction headphones

Forget, for a moment, the AfterShokz Titanium’s bone conduction claims; being able to hear your surroundings while you listen to music makes this a genuinely interesting product. But is open-ear enough? We recognized that although Titanium included features that have now become signature to the AfterShokz brand, we had also discovered new ways to improve upon a product that has been beloved by so many. As a result, OpenMove was created with familiar features reminiscent of Titanium and a few additions that make a fair case for an upgrade. They are charged via USB-C . This is a welcome change from older headsets’ micro-USB charging, as it means you don’t need to carry separate cables for your phone and headset. Audio quality For its intention this technology is awesome, you missed a few key factors, such as people with hearing, disabilities, safety factors for those on bikes in traffic or running or suffering swimmers ear due to sweat. Expertise Mobile accessories and portable audio, including headphones, earbuds and speakers CredentialsSwitching between the Shokz Air and OpenMove, the difference in sound quality is noticeable – the OpenMove’s sound is much richer and more detailed. One of our biggest gripes about the Trekz Air has to be its short battery life. Yes, we realise that it's lightweight design is to blame, and we're loathe to criticise that, but just six hours does put them in the dreaded 'day use' category.

Shokz Trekz Air headphones review | TechRadar

A common usage of open-ear headphones is for workouts such as running or cycling, where you might want to be aware of your ambient surroundings. With an IP rating of IP67, the Aeropex is clearly made for exercising. Our open-ear design, powered by bone conduction technology, allows for total awareness of surroundings and bud-free, comfortable listening. PremiumPitch+ technology optimizes the sound and includes additional features like LeakSlayer technology, which helps eliminate sound leakageThe new Air is everything you love about Titanium, but with advanced features and improvements. Not only is the new design 20% lighter, it contains a full titanium wraparound band for better durability, new antenna for stronger Bluetooth ® connectivity, enhanced dual noise-cancelling mics for crystal-clear calls, improved LeakSlayer ™ technology for a more private listening experience, and redesigned transducers that deliver high-quality PremiumPitch+ sound with more bass tones.