Customer Ratings & Reviews

My review is based on MY needs for headphones. My airpods died and needed to replace them, and wasn't entirely happy with them. (battery life was terrible, etc). I was very skeptical about buying the Aeropex after reading some reviews, but realized the bad reviews looked to be people who bought these prior to doing any sort of research. If you want extreme bass, these are not for you. If you want noise cancellation or to NOT hear your surroundings, these are not for you. I use these for running/exercising. I expected the sound to be soft, and maybe even a little uncomfortable to wear, but couldn't have been more happy with them. They are very lightweight and don't even notice there are on, they are plenty loud for my needs - i want to hear my surroundings and my music, and these are perfect for that. Others wondered how they would fit with sunglasses or a hat, I live in FL and always run with sunglasses and a hat and doesn't get in the way at all. Whether I'm running by cars, in the woods, or on the beach, its great to be able to hear everything around me. If you want to block out the noise, they do come with ear plugs (which will also make the music louder if used). I have not used them for phone calls, and couldn't care less how the mic worked because that's not why I bought these. 8 hour battery life is also a huge plus because on my long runs, my airpods would eventually die before my run ended (and the battery slowly diminished after a year like typical apple products, and wouldn't replace or fix the issue) - The aeropex also come with a 2 year warranty

The good: Great sound, even in noisy areas. Plugging your ears actually just makes the sound louder and clearer. Generally comfortable. With nothing to stuff in my ears, there's nothing to irritate my ears. I often forget they are there. The not so good: The only thing that keeps them from being perfect is the band does not adjust. On my head, there is about an inch gap between the back of my head and the band. This becomes an issue when wearing a hat or hoodie or anytime your head has to rest against a surface such as a high backed chair. Also, the charge port is a specialized magnetic cable. I think mine came with 2, home & away. Don't lose them.

I love this shokz open run bone headphones they're not in my ear they're very comfortable and it don't take very long to get used to it plan on buying another pair and battery life is really good

One of the best bluetooth headsets in the market. Grat quality, awsome soud fidelity and so comfortable

Awesome investment, probably the most comfortable blue tooth headphones out there

Excellent wireless headphones with the added comfort of being light weight and above average sound quality. I purchased these AfterShokz 12 months ago for my Christmas present, primarily to use as a hands-free while driving and listening to music or pod casts, or while I workout, walk the dogs, biking, work around the house or anytime. At first I was skeptical of the design, but the comfort and functionality won me over. These will probably not win any awards (compared the the $250+ range headphones) for the most awesome sound quality and base, because if you listen with the volume on the headset too loud, it will vibrate your ears in an uncomfortable manner. This was expected, I bought these AfterShokz so that I could listen to ambient/noises around while enjoying music or phone calls. For this, they are perfect, and better than others I previously purchased. Sometimes I play with the volume on my phone and lower the volume on the headset to get it more comfortable. Sometimes ear buds that insert into my ears give me problems - like irritation in my ears, infections from sweating, vertigo, etc. I have worn my AfterShokz for 3+ hours at a time and they still feel comfortable. I have used many different type of ear buds, over the ear headphones (like Plantronics Backbeat FIT, Bose SoundSport, etc.), and I like these AfterShokz the most due to the comfort and sound combined with long battery life and simplistic design. I've never had an issue with these getting tangled with my COVID-19 mask or using the unique, magnetic charging cable. I highly recommend these to any outdoors enthusiast.

These are my first bone conduction headphones and I love them. I previously had galaxy pods that I overused to point of my ear bleeding, and these are the perfect alternative. The sound quality is very good, perhaps in ear headphones are slightly clearer. The Bluetooth connection is much more consistent than the $20 over ear bluetooth headphones I had. Battery life lasts you an entire day on the computer. These come with the massive plus that they don't hurt my ears or my head, which is what happens when I wear in ear headhones and over ear headphones, respectively. I love these bone conduction headphones, they are amazing.

This is not your average ordinary "earbud". It has a very different and unique use case which perhaps the low rating from Consumer Reports is not fair in comparing apples to apples. I have purchased numerous (25 +) headsets/earbuds over the past several year. Most of my purchases have been higher end such as Apple, Beats, Bose, Jabra, Jaybird, etc. I use wireless earbuds all day and even at night to help me sleep. In my opinion, there is no perfect earbud. I wish I could combine certain features into the ultimate earbud. I was very skeptical buying the AfterShokz Aeropex but extremely glad I tried because they are hands-down my favorite earbud. I currently have 5 major use cases for earbuds. 1. General All-Purpose Walk-Around earbuds 2. Listen to Music and drowned everything out buds 3. sleeping earbuds. 4. water resistant workout/walk/run/bike earbuds 5. conference call and business application buds. The Aeropex fits 1, 4 and 5 of my uses above any earbud I've every owned. The AFterShoz are extremely versatile and now my go-to buds that I use the most (replacing my AirPod Pros). What makes the Aftershokz great is I can wear them all day sometimes even having to feel around my neck to make sure they are there. There’s absolutely no ear fatigue since they do not go into the ear or ear canal. They are great because unlike other in-ear buds, I can hear everything around me and not have to take them in and out when someone comes up to talk or I divert my attention to something else. This is a great feature at the office, home, in the car or going to the store. These are also great for business calls. They are fantastic for working out especially running and biking where you need situational traffic awareness of your surroundings. They also are low profile and do not create an air vortex while biking. This is an issue with the Bose and Jabra which stick out of the ear. These are not my buds that I use to immerse myself in music. They are fine for listening to music while working, but I turn to my Bose or AirPod Pros if I want to relax to music. These are absolutely the best solution for podcasts. They are not as good for sleeping in or laying down. I use my Beats X for that since they have a very small in-ear bud. The water resistance very good and withstands the shower. They sync up quickly and easily with my iPhone. Pros - Extremely comfortable and surprisingly feather weight. Forget you have them on. - All day wearable with no ear fatigue - Great battery life - Multiple applications and uses. Best “All-Around” general use purpose. - Don’t have to take them in-and-out or off-and-on to talk with someone - Great battery life - Can use conventional earplugs to block out external sounds if needed - IP67 water resistance rating - Stays in place while active. - Very low profile. Not as noticeable to others when wearing. - Very little sound leakage (the sound can’t be heard by someone standing next to you) Cons - Battery takes 2 hours to fully charge - No way to turn of the notification beep that indicates you’ve been disconnected from your BT device - Battery notification only has high, med, and low indicators. Would be better to have power percentages in 20% increments - Bluetooth signal reception is not as strong as advertised. - Has a some physical vibration at the sound levels 9 and 10. Level 8 is sufficient for most uses. Not a deal breaker. - Switching between low and high modes is a bit difficult (pressing two buttons at once) while wearing and does not indicate the mode you changed to - Battery level indicator only has three levels (high, medium and low). Would be better with percentages in 20% increments. - Not as portable as true earbuds. - Sometimes you can’t tell that you have them on and have to physically feel for them to see if you are wearing Applications Great for: - Podcasts - Biking, running and walking (there is no wind vortex sound created like with other earbuds and has the best situational awareness hands down) - Sports practice (football, baseball, basketball, etc.) - Business setting, shopping, general walking around day-to-day use. - Phone calls (surprisingly good microphones) - Driving (if legal in your state) (again, you can hear your surroundings at the proper sound level while using) Good for: - Showering (IP67) - Music (fine for most people while exercising and working at the office) Not good for: - hard core music lovers - Bench pressing during weight training - Lying down flat - Sleeping - Teenagers looking to drown everyone out around them while listening to music Bottom Line: These are very worth trying. I was skeptical at first but highly highly recommend for the uses mentioned above. They are now my absolute favorite general all-purpose wear all-day sound solution. It is a very unique product with a very cool sound projection. The experience is similar to having your phone on speaker, but with much better, louder and clearer sound. They are great for business, shopping, running, biking, etc. Great taking phone calls, listening to music and podcasts while working throughout the day. You can use convention earplugs with these headphones if you’d like to block out the sound around you. If you’re looking for something to immerse yourself in music, look at Bose or AirPods Pro. If you’re looking for something that immerses yourself in music while working out and won’t fall out of your ear, check out PowerBeats3. If you’re looking for something to use to fall asleep, check out Beats X.

I recently bought the Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Headphones, and I must say, they are an intriguing piece of audio technology. First and foremost, the comfort level of these headphones is exceptional, however if you wear them as often as I do, they can become uncomfortable. The lightweight design and the absence of earbuds or over-ear cups make them incredibly comfortable to wear. Plus, they stay in place during physical activities, making them ideal for sports or outdoor use. The sound quality is surprisingly good. While the audio doesn't match the depth and richness of traditional headphones, the bone conduction technology delivers clear and crisp sound. The open-ear design allows you to stay aware of your surroundings, which is a significant safety advantage, especially for outdoor activities. However, in noisy environments, the sound can be affected by external interference, slightly compromising the listening experience. The built-in microphone ensures clear call quality during phone conversations. Battery life is amazing. With a single charge, I was able to use them for 16 hours of continuous playback. The charging process is hassle-free thanks to the included USB cable, and the quick charging feature provides a decent amount of playback time with just a short charging session. One draw back is that the bass response is not as pronounced as that of traditional headphones, which might disappoint bass enthusiasts. Overall, the headphones offer an innovative and comfortable listening experience. They excel in terms of comfort, connectivity, and battery life. If you prioritize situational awareness, such as during outdoor activities or while working, these headphones are worth considering. However, if you crave deep bass and complete noise isolation, you may want to explore other options.

If you haven't tried bone conducting headphones, is is the brand and the model to get. Battery lasts for days and charges in minutes. Super comfortable. Way better than in-ear headphones. I have convinced almost everyone at my company to buy these.

This is an all-around improvement over the cheaper OpenMove variant in terms of comfort, battery life, audio quality, and construction. In objective audio measurement tests, it even outperforms the OpenRun Pro due to more accurate mids and treble. But why oh why did they have to ruin it with a proprietary charging interface??? Now I have to carry an extra cable with me everywhere and have to constantly pack and unpack my cable everyday so I can charge both at home and on the go. If they had chosen USB-C as the charging interface, this would've easily been a perfect product. That aside, note that this is the best in class for every aspect. Understanding that weak bass is an inherant flaw in bone conduction tech today, the rest of the audio frequency range is spot on. Just note that your preferred listening content will make or break your feelings on the tech. Orchestra, acoustic guitar covers, podcasts, YouTube videos, Livestream, and calls are all great options for this; EDM, Bass n Drum, R&B not so much. Anything that relies on anything but the highest of bass frequencies is going to be practically non-existent from the mix. One thing I did note however is that plugged my ears with varying amounts of pressure could actually improve my perceived bass response. Those who use this alongside hearing protection is manufacturing jobs may very well find the bass to be better than other users.

For me, these open ear Shokz are awesome. I wear glasses and a hat, and they don't get in the way of these Shokz. I have played singles tennis with lots of running and jumping, and these stay put. After a lot of sweating, you can easy wipe these off with something like a disinfectant, etc. The sound is not as intense as a closed ear headset, but that is expected and it fits my needs, because I want to be aware of my surroundings as well. I have worn them all day a couple of times, listening to music and answering calls, and no issues for 6-8 hours. I placed them on charge only because I thought I should, not because I needed to.

Awesome sound and quality. The ease of operation and has made using the headset a comfortable great process. Would recommend these to anyone looking for a quality headset. Finally found some that can meet my need as for as listening sound and not falling from my ear.

These OpenRun headphones are comfortable to wear and the sound quality is more than satisfactory. They are lightweight and stay put with no issues. I wear glasses and there is no issue while also wearing these. They don't seem to have a pairing memory and must be paired again each time I turn them on, but there have been no issues pairing them quickly with either a phone or Milo communicator.

I have had these headphones for almost 3 months now (actually wearing them right now). About 2 weeks before that I had bought a pair of JBL in ear Bluetooth. I loved the sound quality of those. These bone induction headphones are on a whole other level. After one of my friends showed me these and they came back in stock at Best Buy I bought them. Pros: - Don't make noises in your ear when you run - can talk to people while having music play (as long as its not turned up. - Don't have to worry about sharing music with friends and the risk of ear infections. - can even shower with them - Very light weight, often forget I have them on. Cons: - Due to limitations of current technology you loose some of the deep base and high highs. - only 6 hrs of battery (it seems like I get more), still not what some other brands get. To almost everyone I have demoed these to, that are blown away! I love them and hope the technology keeps improving. FYI. when you turn them up loud, you feel the vibration on your skin. it takes a little while to get used to, but normal.

I've heard people say the sound quality in these types of headphones is not as good as classic headphones. Maybe I'm rare or unique, but these sound better than any earbuds I've ever tried (and I've owned many different earbuds from many different brands, including some very expansive ones). I don't believe these can do surround sound, so they're not great for gaming, but I really enjoy them for listing to music and/or podcasts while working out or just strolling around town. The fact they're not jammed into my ears is also more comfortable for me, but I won't pretend like I can wear them forever without discomfort either. After wearing them for a few hours the pressure they apply where they're contacting the side of my head is similar to what people who wear glasses go through. Eventually I got used to them, just like wearing glasses, and it wasn't immediate pain nor a long lasting pain, so if one wore them for an hour or two you'd probably be fine as I was. There are over the ear headphones that I own that produce much better sound and do surround sound, but I wouldn't want to wear over the ear headphones for my workouts or even while strolling around town. And, over the ear headphones have the same issue of pain after wearing them for an extended period of time. Heck, earbuds cause my ears to hurt putting them in, and I've gotten pimples/ear-aches on the edges of my ears from earbuds, and I think my ears 'can't breath' with earbuds in. I also like how the open ear lets me hear things going on around me, similar to passthrough or safety modes in earbuds, except these do it passively because they don't block the ears. Granted, if it's really noisy around you it can make it difficult to hear what you're listening to because they don't block out sound, of course. I'm worried about the battery life in future, but so far they've been great.

I love these headphones. I wear them while cycling. I can hear my music and still hear traffic and other people talking

This is my first ever review on any electronics device. I wanted to share this with you as I FINALLY found a solution that works for me for phone calls. More than half of my time is spent on the phone and convenience is extremely important. I was having issues with AirPods as the would cross connect with my kids and wife's phones which caused me to purchase some inexpensive earbuds that were not always connecting the way they should, but dealt with it for a couple years. Then through a recent advertisement on social media, I saw something about wireless bone conduction headsets which does not go over your ear, I was intrigued. I started looking into them read many reviews and ordered an inexpensive pair from Amazon. This first pair did not workout well with sound quality on both my side and the person I was speaking with, so I returned them. I then purchased Aftershoks Open Com from Best Buy which surprisingly performed even worse, maybe a bad pair? At that point, I was frustrated, disappointed and wanted to forget about this whole idea. I did a little more research and decided to try one more pair but this time the Aftershoks Aeropex. I tried them the first night on some calls and some videos. The difference was huge and they’re super comfortable. The sound quality is far superior compared to the others I tried, but this does not replace headphones for music or movies, but for phone calls, YES! I am writing this on the second day of use and feel really good about my decision. I have asked several people on different calls and they all said it sounded great as they too sounded great. I hope this helps people with their research.

This product appealed to me because I work on a construction site. Allowing ambient sound is a must for safety. The listener can still hear quite a bit of the background, but that is to be expected with a device that does not completely occlude the ear canal. It is comfortable enough for all day wear. If you work in a physically demanding job, I would not recommend all day. There is still potential for irritation of the skin around the ear when it is still moist from activity, though it has been greatly reduced during my use in similar situations. The one button operation is awesome, especially when you have to wear gloves most of your day.

As someone that spends their entire workday on the phone running a remote team these have been excellent. I wore many earbud styles and most recently the Bose open sport earbuds and other "headphones" as a phone headset for years. They began causing issues with ear infections that i never had before and have not had since going to the on ear style of one of the bose. However, Bose was uncomfortable for long periods due to pinching of upper ear. But was better than in ear. Software was very slow and clunky and often disconnected without notification. Looking for a simple alternative i tried the Shokz out and immediately they are more comfortable and the software has run flawlessly so far. Only con would be that volume can only go so high before its just annoying buzzing on your temples. I will mention that at first i did get low level phantom buzzing while not wearing them which was odd and concerning. But the occurrence has lessened substantially over time. All in all they have been excellent but for music i would still go with an over the ear model for sound quality like Seinheisers or the Bowers and Wilkins P50's or whatever is their current model. Battery life has been excellent. Design is comfortable but i don't love the need to always wear both and that they are connected. But they are comfortable enough that i forget about that quickly. Probably a bigger concern for those with longer hair as the connection is fairly rigid. So yeah, great for what they are!