Anyone who likes outdoor sports knows that if you often listen to music while running or riding a mountain bike, it is necessary to buy a sports headphone! Traditional wired headphones are easy to fall off when you move, and the wires will get tangled up, which is not suitable for wearing during sports.r.And waterproof and sweat-proof performance of ordinary Bluetooth headphone is not enough.When you exercise, you often sweat a lot, and your headphones will be easily damaged if they are corroded for a while.

Next, I will briefly talk about the main points of purchasing sports headphones. You must read them before buying sports headphones!

I): What aspects should be considered when purchasing sports headphones?

Sports headphones have their own special positioning. In addition to good sound quality, the design of appearance is more important. Basically, sports headphones need to have the following points: 1. Safety, 2. Comfort, 3. Basic waterproof ability, 4. Stability.

1: Safety: Although many of us are listening to music with headphones, we have to admit that many scientific reports have pointed out that wearing headphones for a long time will damage hearing. When running outdoors, in addition to a certain isolation of external noise, it is also necessary to avoid too good sound insulation to avoid accidents. Therefore, general sports earbuds do not tend to be made into a full-in-ear type, but a “semi-in-ear type” that combines flat-head earplugs with in-ears.

2: Comfort: Keeping comfortable is very important. After all, too bulky headphones can easily become a burden, so sports headphones are generally as lightweight as possible, and they are also ergonomically designed to wear.

3: Basic waterproof ability: In summer, even when exercising at night, it is easy to sweat profusely, and sweat can easily flow into the ears, which will also affect the life of the headphones. Therefore, sports headphones will be basically sweat-proof and waterproof.

4: Stability: If you don’t wear it firmly enough, the headphones are easy to fall off, which will only make exercise an unpleasant process. Most sports headphones are ear-hanging design, which can ensure that the headphones will not fall off during intense exercise.

People who like outdoor sports now basically wear sports bone conduction headphones. It is lighter than wired headphones, without the trouble of cable winding, and it is much better than ordinary Bluetooth sports headphones in wearing comfort and stability. Bone conduction earphone directly uses human bone structure as sound transmission medium, and it does not need to be inserted into the ear when it is used, so that you can enjoy music comfortably. It is very useful in various situations, such as running, cycling, exercise, etc., because you can listen to the surrounding sounds and talk while listening to music, thus making it more secure.

Generally speaking, its safety, comfort and wear ability are much higher than traditional headphones. Perfect for outdoor sports! Therefore, several models I recommend in this article are also bone conduction headphones.

So, what is a bone conduction headphone?

Bone conduction earphone is a kind of earphone that can make sound through the vibration of bones. The bones directly transmit the vibration of sound source to the inner ear, so as to hear the sound. Ordinary headphones transmit air vibration from the ear to the eardrum, and then recognize it as sound and be heard by the ear.

The characteristic of bone conduction earphone is that it can enjoy music without passing through the ear or eardrum. When it is used, it will not block the ears, so it is not easy to feel oppressive, so it can be listened comfortably for a long time. Bone conduction headphones have been sold for several years, and they are becoming more and more popular in the last two years. Many manufacturers have entered this field, so how to choose them has become a problem. You can make choices according to your own needs, such as focusing on functionality and fit.

II): What are the advantages and disadvantages of bone conduction headphones?

1. The ears will not be blocked during use, and the surrounding sounds can be heard, which is safer.

Bone conduction headphones will not block the ears when worn, and the surrounding environment can still be heard after wearing the headphones, which undoubtedly provides better security. The downside is that the ambient sound can affect the listening experience of headphone music. Most of the common headphones now have structures that block the ears, such as earbuds, which block the sound of the surrounding environment. Bone conduction headphones can easily hear the sound of cars and traffic lights in sports scenes such as running and walking, making it safer for you to use outdoors. For those who like to enjoy music at work and need to pay attention to the surrounding sounds (especially the voices of bosses or colleagues), bone conduction headphones are a great choice.

2. It is easier to leak sound than ordinary headphones

The disadvantage of bone conduction headphones is that due to their structure, it is easier to leak sound than ordinary headphones. The ear canal headphones that block the ears like earbuds can tightly seal the sound and prevent the sound from leaking out. However, the sound leakage of bone conduction headphones is mainly caused by the vibration of its fuselage, and its open ear canal makes it not seal the sound, so the sound will leak around. When using bone conduction headphones in a quiet environment such as a library or office, pay attention to controlling the volume. If the volume is too high, there may be sound leakage, which will affect others. Of course, in recent years, many brands have made a lot of attempts to reduce sound leakage, and the problem of sound leakage has been greatly reduced. Companies like Wissonly have performed very well in this regard, so if you are interested, you can consider it.

3. The sound quality is slightly inferior to ordinary headphones

Bone conduction headphones are not noise-canceling headphones, and the sound quality is not as good as ordinary headphones at the same price. Of course, the performance of different products is also very different, if you choose a low-priced product, the sound quality may be poor, and you may feel uncomfortable. Low-priced bone conduction headphones are more suitable for people who do not require high sound quality.

Here is a reminder, when choosing a wireless bone conduction headphone, pay attention to the compatible codec of the headphone. Codec is a method of compressing audio data in Bluetooth communication, mainly related to sound quality and delay. If you need sound quality, choose headphones that support AAC or aptX codecs.

III): How to choose sports bone conduction headphones

1:Choose according to the connection method

When choosing bone conduction headphones, pay attention to the connection method. There are mainly two connection methods, “wireless” and “wired”, each with its own characteristics.

The wireless type bone conduction headphones feature no cables to connect the headphones and audio equipment, can be used comfortably via Bluetooth connection, and have no disadvantages such as tangled cables, so you can use your smartphone freely.

However, it should be noted that some wireless connection bone conduction headphones may have problems such as sound interruption or delay. In addition, since the battery is built into the main unit, the battery power will affect the use time. If you need to use the headphone continuously for a long time, please choose a model with a built-in large-capacity battery as much as possible.

Wired bone conduction headphones are the type that directly connects the headphones and audio equipment with a cable. Since it does not need to be equipped with batteries, there is no need to worry about running out of batteries. You can keep listening for a long time without worrying about the battery dying, another advantage is that the sound is less likely to terminate or delay.

On the other hand, with wired-type bone conduction headphones, there are troubles peculiar to the cable, such as the cable being caught and disconnected or broken. These headphones aren’t for people who don’t like the hassle of wired connections, or who want to use them in sports situations.

2: Choose according to the fit

When purchasing bone conduction headphones, pay attention to the fit. Because, even if you choose a model with excellent performance, if the fit is not good, you may not feel comfortable using it. To use it comfortably for long periods, try to find a model with a good fit that suits your fit.

Most bone conduction headphones are basically worn between the temples, so the fit of the headphones will vary depending on the size of the head. Also, wearing glasses and a mask can easily affect the fit.In order to use it comfortably for a long time, please try to find a model that fits your ears well.

3:Choose according to the waterproof performance

You can choose bone conduction headphones with suitable waterproof performance according to the usage scenario.

If you want to use it in sports scenes or outdoor scenes, you should pay attention to the waterproof performance of bone conduction headphones. Water resistance is defined by JIS standards and identified as “IPX◯”. The larger the number in the circle, the better the water resistance.

If you plan to use it in general sports scenes, we recommend at least IPX4 or higher waterproof bone conduction headphones, such headphones can also work normally when sweating or raining. Some headphones can be washed with water, so if you’re looking for easy-to-clean headphones, please pay attention.

Headphones with IPX7 or higher models can be used in water immersion scenarios such as swimming or diving.

4: When using in a business scene, please choose a headphone with a microphone

If you often make hands-free calls in business situations, please choose a headphone with a microphone. Bone conduction headphones don’t block your ears, so you can easily hear your own voice during hands-free calls.

The bone conduction headphone with a boom mic that brings the mic closer to the mouth, for those who use it in business settings to discuss important matters.

IV): Sports bone conduction headphone product recommendation

1. Wissonly Hi Runner Sports bone conduction headphones

The Wissonly Hi Runner sports bone conduction headphones are ergonomically designed to fit the ears to ensure that they will not fall off during exercise. Most importantly, it is very light in weight, only about 28g. Ensure that there is no sense of pressure and weight when wearing, and the surface of the headphone is made of soft and skin-friendly silicone material, making it more comfortable to wear.

It is a powerful and cost-effective sports bone conduction headphone. Wissonly Hi Runner supports IPX8 waterproof rating higher than the industry standard, and it can work normally for swimming and diving. It is also equipped with 32G built-in storage, which can store 5000 songs, and supports two working modes of Bluetooth and MP3. In the scene of underwater sports or without a mobile phone, you can completely use it as a Bluetooth MP3 player. Its battery life is strong and can support 10 hours of continuous music playback.

Hi Runner sports bone conduction headphones are open-ear design, worn directly on the temple, so your ear canal is completely open, which allows you to easily hear the sound of cars and traffic lights when you are running, walking and other sports scenes outdoors The sound makes you safer when using it.

It supports aptX encoder, and the sound has low latency and better sound quality. In terms of the bone conduction vibration unit, it uses a large-sized vibrator, and the sound emitting area is 35% higher than that of other headphones, which makes the sound more three-dimensional.

Its sound leakage reduction treatment is excellent. We actually tested it. Turn on Wissonly Hi Runner and set the volume to 60%. At a distance of 2 meters, no sound can be heard at all, which is very good for privacy protection.

2. Philips A6606 Sports bone conduction headphones

It adopts an ergonomic design with a high fit, and it will not fall off no matter how you shake it during exercise. The surface of the body is made of soft silicone, which is also very comfortable to wear.

Its waterproof rating reaches IPX7, and it can work normally even in daily sports, sweating, and rain, which allows it to be used in different sports scenes.

The sound quality is good, but its other product parameters are average, and it cannot be used while swimming.

What needs to be specially noted is that it has a night running light design, so that people riding behind or vehicles can notice you when you are running at night, providing higher security for night running enthusiasts.

3. Shokz OpenRun Pro Sports bone conduction headphones

Bone conduction headphones are recommended for running and other sports scenes. It is equipped with the 9th generation bone conduction technology, which has excellent sound quality, not only can reproduce clear mid-highs but also allows you to enjoy deep bass.

It has excellent dust and water resistance with an IP55 rating, which allows it to be used in a wide range of scenarios, whether sweating or raining. Its button shape is designed to be large and easier to operate.

It has a built-in long-life battery for up to 10 hours of continuous play and talk. It’s also equipped with a DSP noise-canceling microphone, so you can make clear, high-quality hands-free calls even when using it during workouts.

4. Earsopen PEACE SS-1 Sports bone conduction headphones

It has a unique “clip-ear structure” that fits ears of all shapes and heads of all sizes. It’s so lightweight that it fits like earrings and puts very little pressure on your ears for long hours of comfortable music listening.

It has the excellent waterproof performance of IPX7 level, and it can be used easily in scenes such as sweating, raining, or even swimming. Another point is that it supports the aptX Adaptive codec for low latency and high audio quality. It is also equipped with a call noise reduction function, and the experience of answering calls is very good.

It has a fast charging function, and it can play continuously for about 4 hours after only 10 minutes of charging so that you will have no power anxiety at all.

5. Naenka Runner chic sports bone conduction headphones

The titanium alloy body used by Runner chic bone conduction headphones is more flexible, durable, and fits well, which also makes it very light in weight.

The waterproof rating of Runner Chic reaches IPX6, so there is no problem with raining or sweating, but it cannot be used while swimming.

The sound quality and sound leakage reduction performance are also quite satisfactory. The product parameters such as battery life and built-in storage are relatively average in price comparison, which is not outstanding enough. It can only be said to be an entry-level bone conduction headphone.

6. Vidonn F3 Sports bone conduction headphones

It is made of titanium alloy, the headphones are very light in weight, there is no pressure to wear, and the fit is relatively high. It only supports ordinary life waterproof and sweat-proof, and is not suitable to get wet in the rain for long time.

Its charging port is a universal standard MICRO-USB interface. The charging port is waterproof with a soft rubber plug. The soft rubber plug is not connected to the body, and there is a risk of loss. The battery life is average, and it is difficult to expect a good performance in sound quality and leak-proof sound.

7. Haylou PurFree Sports bone conduction headphones

Its body is made of titanium alloy, and the surface is made of silicone material, which is very comfortable, with high wearing comfort and high fit.

Its sound quality is considered good in bone conduction headphones, but it cannot be compared with traditional noise-canceling headphones.

Its waterproof rating reaches IP67, and it can work normally when sweating, being exposed to rain for a short time, or washing, but it cannot be used for swimming.

Its battery life is good, you can listen to music for 8 hours, and it supports fast charging.

V): Summary

Among wireless sports bone conduction headphones, Wissonly Hi Runner is undoubtedly the best-performing and most cost-effective one.

Compared with entry-level headphones such as Naenka and Vidonn, its functions are much more powerful. When compared with shokz, Philips, and other well-known brands, the sound quality and leak-proof sound of Wissonly are basically the same as them, but its waterproof level and built-in storage are much stronger, and the price is relatively cheap. As mentioned above, Wissonly’s team has rich experience in the field of bone conduction, which is also the basis for making good products.