Aftershokz Air Bone Conduction Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Slate Grey

Easy to use comfortable to weir and the charge lasts for a good amount of time.

I’m not the biggest advocate in regard to wearing headphones while cycling or running mainly because the lack of ability to hear ambient sound for obvious safety however, AfterShokz Trekz are the exception and a game-changer and here’s why.You can hear ambient sound while wearing AfterShokz Trekz headphones. For example, I ride a lot of blue and black mountain bike trails and I can hear birds and cicada, and even airplanes with no problem. I can hear people riding behind me. Literally, I could have a conversation with someone and hear every word the person is saying with no problem. This is why I say AfterShokz Trekz headphones are a game-changer, you can enjoy some tunes and still hear ambient sound.SOUND QUALITYI admit I was on the fence between the two models Trekz Air vs Trekz Titanium because the hardware specifications are identical on their website. After a phone call to AfterShokz customer service (which the person was super nice) I learned why the Trekz Air sound quality is so much better than Trekz Titanium. First, the ear pieces were re-engineered. This provides a better anatomical fit, but this also allowed for improved positioning of the transducers; the tiny electronic devices that converts and delivers sound waves that you hear. Additionally, the Trekz Air uses Bluetooth 4.2. This is a small update from 4.1, but the one characteristic of Bluetooth 4.2 is that it transmits data 250% faster with more reliable over-the-air data transmission and 10x more packet capacity. In other words, more data is processed faster. These combined changes make one massive difference in quality of sound over the Trekz Titanium.Keep in mind that Trekz headphones are an open ear design. You will not get the same sound quality compared to an in-ear-bud or full-over-the-ear headphone. It’s kind of like listening to music and removing the sub-woofer (the speaker that delivers the really deep thumping bass); basically, you are listening to the mid-range and tweeter speaker frequencies (sort of). Don’t get me wrong, Trekz Air produces a super crisp and clear sound. The Trekz Air produces a much filler and deeper sound compared to the Trekz Titanium, which has a hollower and even less deep sound.FITI like fact that band that connects around the neck on the Trekz Air is shorter and does not rest as low on the neck, it makes for a more comfortable fit when running and under a bicycle helmet.CONCLUSIONI was fortunate enough to try both Trekz Air and Trekz Titanium. Simply put the difference between the two models is night and day. The obvious is the Air is lighter, but also has a better anatomical fit. Both the light weight and fit of the Trekz Air is better for long days riding or running. It may not seem like a big deal at fist sitting in your home or office, but when your miles out, it will make a difference in comfort. Additionally, the Trekz Air produces a much better sound quality; more importantly, having ability to hear ambient sound while enjoying some motivational music is why AfterShokz Trekz headphones are so incredible. AfterShokz got it right with the Trekz Air. Awesome engineering design and smart use of technology. I definitely recommend the Trekz Air, you will not be disappointed.

When I first saw these in a bike shop, I thought they were intriguing but nothing special. Then a friend bought a pair and I tried them on and liked them more. I read some reviews that had been posted about people using these under their ski helmet so I thought I would give them a try. That did not work for me because I could feel them under my ski helmet so I decided not to use them for skiing. But I use them EXTENSIVELY while cycling and most casual occasions where I want to listen to music.As long as you set your expectations appropriately, these are AWESOME. What I mean be setting your expectation appropriately is don't expect audiophile performance. These work best as headphones that let you hear your music while also being able to hear what is going on around you. Unlike a small portable speaker that is competing with all the environment noise around you, the music from these headphones is literally in your head. The sound quality is very good and you don't need to crank up the sound to hear your music. You could literally have a conversation with someone while listening to your music.What I have found while using them on my bike is that initially, they aren't loud enough to hear the music. But after a few minutes, my hearing adjusts to these headphones and I have to turn the music volume down. And I have the added benefit of being able to hear everything going on around me on my bike. If you find a pair on display here is a little experiment to try. Plug your ears with your fingers and you will be amazed how loud these actually are. These ship with earplugs for noise isolation. I used them on a flight but the provided earplugs are pretty cheap. I plan to get some better earplugs for noise isolation on a flight.I have a pair of AirPods and they have a better quality sound. But since I want to hear what is going on around me, I only use the AirPods for phone calls. Plus, the battery on these last a lot longer than my AirPods while riding a bike.I would definitely buy these again, but I would buy the Aeropex model because it is newer and has a longer battery life. I also believe they are slightly smaller which might make them better for skiing.All that said, these are not perfect. They look kinda dorky but so did the AirPods before they became a fashion item. The loop around the back of the head limits where you can use them. For example, you really can't lay down with them on. I am sure this implementation is probably the best compromise they were able to achieve at this point in time. That said, they work for 80-90% of how I want to use them.