Top 5 Headphones with Bone Conducting Sound

Top 5 Headphones with Bone Conducting Sound:

Today we will talk about the best bone conductive headphones. Let's see what it is first.

There are two types of sound conductivity in the world: airborne and bone. If the first one makes sense, the second one works unusually. Sound is not transmitted by sound waves, but by vibrations to the bone. Initially, this technology was used in the army and medicine, but eventually, products for mass consumers began to appear. Basically, these headphones are used by athletes, divers, as well as people who have hearing problems. Their main feature is that it is possible to listen to music and at the same time to hear surrounding sounds.

The leader in this narrow segment is AfterShokz. It specializes in the production of headphones with bone conduction sound. Therefore, most of the models on our list will be from this manufacturer.

AfterShokz Trekz Titanium - the best option
The most popular model of the company - wireless headphones Trekz Titanium. This can be understood by a large number of reviews and reviews on the Internet.

The model looks unusual, as well as all the headphones of this type. On one side there is a stop/pause button, and on the other side, there are volume control buttons and USB-connector for charging. It is a sporty model and weighs only 36 grams. Although visually it seems that it is not. Appearances can be deceptive.

Among the features, the headset is protected from droplets of water, sweat, and dust according to the IP55 standard. According to the manufacturer, the autonomy will be enough for 6 hours of continuous listening to music. And they can be charged in 1.5 hours.

And the most important thing is the sound. It has its weaknesses. It's all about bone conduction. Because of this technology, you can feel the bass very strongly. Also, the music is heard by others. But if you put all these problems aside, the headset sounds like a good mid-range headphone.

The cost of AfterShokz Trekz Titanium is 7990 rubles.

Pros and cons

• Appearance. (+)
• Low weight. (+)
• Dustproof IP55. (+)
• Sensitive basses. (-)
• High value. (-)
• AfterShokz Trekz Titanium

AfterShokz Bluez 2 is an alternative from the same manufacturer

The next wireless model from AfterShokz is Bluez 2. The headphones are similar in design to the previous ones. But their significant difference is the hard case. It is not so easy to bend. Plus, they're heavier - 41 grams. The headset itself has one multi-function button. Unfortunately, there's no way to switch tracks. Bluez 2 has easy sweat and splash protection. The headset's autonomy is the same - about 6 hours of continuous operation.

There's no point in focusing on the sound. There are all the same "sore spots" as in AfterShokz Trekz Titanium. I am glad that the model is cheaper - on average about 6500-6700 rubles.

Pros and cons

• Appearance. (+)
• Rigid construction. (+)
• Dustproof (+)
• Acceptable value. (+)
• Sensitive basses. (-)
• AfterShokz Bluez 2
• AfterShokz Sportz - budget option

Another model from the same manufacturer. The headset has a simpler plastic design, and the headphones themselves have a round shape. This model is not as wireless as the previous two, but they still need to be charged because this type of sound conductivity requires additional power. The battery is located in the control panel, which connects to the headset. It has a power button, two volume control buttons, and a charging socket.

Sportz has dust and splash protection. Many people will enjoy the headphones with their autonomy. It is much higher than other AfterShokz models - about 12 hours of continuous listening.

The sound in the headphones is not bad, although there is the same problem with bass. The frequency range is from 20 to 20,000 Hz and the sensitivity is 101 dB.

You can buy AfterShokz Sportz for 3500 rubles.

Pros and cons

• Appearance. (+)
• Good autonomy. (+)
• Dustproof. (+)
• Excellent value. (+)
• Sensitive basses. (-)
• AfterShokz Sportz
• Damson Audio DAHB01RE is a great variant of the less known company

Another decent model from Damson. Headphones are quite unusual. Now let's explain why.

First of all, it is a wireless headset that works via Bluetooth. The design is very similar to other models with bone conductivity, but because of the large battery, their back is very massive. In the kit, there is a special rubber regulator, thanks to which you can fix the headphones in a convenient position for you. Also, Damson Audio DAHB01RE has a waterproof IPX5 standard.

The headset will work for about 8 hours at average volume. But there's a 3.5mm jack at the back. That's why you can connect any other headphones to them and then the autonomy will be increased, attention, up to 20 hours. And these are just great results for headphones of this type.

In terms of control, this model is the most convenient. You can make calls and manage tracks, but there is also integration with voice assistants. If you have an iPhone, it is with Siri, and if Android - Google Assistant.

The sound of the headphones, according to numerous reviews, is not bad. They have good high frequencies, medium frequencies are sometimes "lubricated", but low frequencies are not always deep. But if you connect the usual "inserts", the sound becomes better. The result is a problem in bone conduction.

Unfortunately, this model is not available from us. But abroad it can be purchased for $80 (approximately 4600 rubles).

Pros and cons

• Appearance. (+)
• Excellent autonomy. (+)
• Dustproof IPX5. (+)
• Integration with voice assistants. (+)
• Ability to connect the usual headphones. (+)
• Not the best sound. (-)
• KSCAT Open-ear Bone Conduction Headphones - last but not least

The latest headphones on our list from KSCAT. The manufacturer is not very famous, but this model is quite popular.

The headphones are also wireless and connect to the smartphone via Bluetooth. It is here version 4.1. The manufacturer positions them as sporty and says they are also perfect for climbers and cyclists.

On the case, there are several buttons: volume control, stop/pause and power. Besides, there is a light indicator and a charging port such as USB-A. This model also has IPX6 waterproofing. So it is not afraid of splashes and rapid immersion in water.

The autonomy of KSCAT Open-ear Bone Conduction Headphones doesn't differ from the majority of the models in our list - 6 hours of listening to music.

Sound quality is average, I would like to have deeper bass.

And the price. Unfortunately, this model also can not be purchased in our country. But abroad it is sold for $60-65 (about 3400-3600 rubles).

Pros and cons

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• Appearance. (+)
• Nice autonomy. (+)
• Dustproof IPX6. (+)
• Average cost. (+)
• The sound. (-)
• Conclusion

This type of headset has one drawback in common: sound quality. No, it's not bad, but it's not as good as a pair of headphones. They also have their advantages. They are perfect for people who lead an active lifestyle. After all, it is very important to hear the sounds around you when you play sports. Also, headphones of this type are much more comfortable than usual. And for many, this is an important criterion.