Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | AfterShokz Trekz Titanium | The best bone conduction headphones |
2 | Baseus COVO BC10 | The optimal combination of "price-quality" |
3 | Merlin Audiova Conduction Headphones | Good build and great sound |
4 | AfterShokz Xtrainerz | The most capacious battery. Built-in player |
5 | DigiCare Do Bone Conduction | Bone headphones with NFC |
Bone conduction headphones are the best choice for those who love music and who care about hearing what's going on around them. This technology ensures that sound is transmitted not by waves, as in conventional models, but by vibration to the temporal bones of the skull. This does not involve the eardrum - the sound goes directly to the inner ear, so the headphones are ideal for people with hearing loss. In this case, the sound of familiar melodies will be changed. The differences are approximately the same as in the perception of one's own voice during a conversation and when listening to a recording. The sound will not be perfect due to the nature of the transmission - bass and treble will be somewhat cut. But in general, this is easy to get used to if you are not a music lover.
These headphones are ideal for people who need to hear what is happening around them - drivers, athletes, new parents and so on. It was originally a military audio transmission technology, but now it can be used by anyone for a very reasonable price.But you should understand that these are specialized headphones that are definitely not suitable for music lovers. Another question is how to choose the right model? We decided to help you and ranked the best bone conduction headphones. It includes the most advanced and comfortable models of those that can be bought on the limited Russian market. The material is compiled, among other things, on the basis of reviews, reviews and real user experience.
TOP 5 Best Bone Conduction Headphones
5 DigiCare Do Bone Conduction
Country: China
Average price: 4700 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
Chinese wireless device, deservedly in the top five. Headphones are comfortable, functional and easy to use. Additional convenience - in a movable soft headband, which allows you to adjust the size to fit your head. You can adjust the coverage down to the minimum values that will suit even a child. I am glad that there is a hard case for storage - it will be problematic to break the headphones when carrying.
Manufacturers claim water resistance. Although we would not risk using the model in the pool and limiting ourselves to moisture protection in the rain and active sports. The specifications indicate a polymer battery that can work up to 6 hours in active mode. At the same time, it charges in 3 hours. Interestingly, manufacturers also claim the presence of an NFC chip in the device. Theoretically, this is convenient, but not everyone will agree to constantly remove the gadget from their heads in order to pay for something in the store.
Unfortunately, the headphones turned out to be quite heavy - they weigh 55 grams including the battery.It is also not very convenient that the control elements and an impressive battery are located on the back of the bow - this noticeably makes it heavier and makes it more voluminous. Therefore, you will have to turn your head more carefully.
4 AfterShokz Xtrainerz
Country: China
Average price: 12990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
A relatively new model especially for those who like to swim or train to music. Bone conduction headphones that received a built-in player. Now you do not need to take your phone with you: your favorite tracks can be downloaded to the internal memory of 4 GB. Thanks to this, you can listen to music even underwater: Bluetooth headphones lose their signal when immersed. Don't worry about the model being damaged: the case is completely waterproof and easily withstands immersion up to 2 meters.
Important! Specifically, these headphones did not receive Bluetooth, so they cannot be connected to a smartphone. They are created only for listening to music on the built-in player. The frame is titanium and very flexible: it is almost impossible to break it during normal use. The model received the most "survivable" battery: in the mode of listening to music and talking, it can work a little more than 8 hours. This is more than other models in our rating. It's funny, but in the kit there are earplugs made of pleasant material. They are made specifically for swimming or in case the owner decides to listen to music without extraneous noise.
3 Merlin Audiova Conduction Headphones
Country: UAE
Average price: 9100 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Technological headphones with bone conduction of sound come from the UAE. Designed for those who prefer to feel the device on their head, but not get uncomfortable.The weight of the model is 43 grams, due to which they may seem a little heavy. Although they are quite thin and elegant. In the reviews, buyers write that they are pleased with the sound quality - the bass is deep and there are "tops", which is rare in "bone" wireless headphones.
Charge for about 3 hours. At the same time, they are discharged in a standard 6 hours with active use. Conveniently stable connection to the sound source. It's pretty hard to knock him down. Withstand a distance of up to 10 meters from the signal source. But only on condition that there are no metal and other shielding objects on the way.
It’s not encouraging that only Bluetooth 3.0 is used in “bone” headphones against standard 4.0 and higher in other models, albeit with EDR. Also inconvenient is its own charging connector - in the event of a wire breakage, it is easier to throw out the device than to order a new one in the country of production. But on the other hand, the assembly distinguished itself - despite the seeming fragility, the headphones are quite strong and flexible, so you can not be too afraid to break them.
2 Baseus COVO BC10
Country: China
Average price: 5490 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
A well-deserved second place is occupied by a relatively fresh model at an affordable price. Baseus uses PremiumPitch+ technology in these bone conduction headphones for maximum stereo quality. LeakSlayer technology is also used, which prevents sound from dissipating. The model supports Bluetooth 5.0. There is also a microphone and vibration, which will be useful when communicating during training.
The temples are made from flexible yet durable titanium. From above, they are covered with medical silica gel, which does not allow skin irritation to develop during active use during training.The case is waterproof according to IP55 technology. The model will withstand light rain and jets of sweat. But you shouldn’t swim in it or take a shower: the headphones can be damaged. The battery of the device can withstand a little less than 8 hours of active work. At the same time, it charges in only 1.5 hours, so you don’t have to wait long.
1 AfterShokz Trekz Titanium
Country: China
Average price: 7990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
Truly the best bone conduction headphones on the market. And not only in Russia - AfterShokz has densely occupied a niche and create very high-quality and comfortable models around the world. Well deserved first place. Thanks to the "air" design, the model turned out to be light and comfortable. The headphones weigh only 36 grams, they are almost imperceptible on the head. Because of the design, the headbands have a large space between the metal and the leather. This makes them easy to wear with glasses. They do not put pressure on the temples, because of which the head does not hurt. According to reviews, the sound here is noticeably better than other similar devices. But still not ideal.
The earphones are waterproof - rubberized headband will not allow sweat or light rain to spoil the device. Wireless, pick up the signal at a distance of up to 10 meters from the source. The model is charged in 1.5 hours, it is able to work from one charge up to 6 hours. You can connect headphones to two sound sources at once - for example, to a navigator and a smartphone.
The model uses LeakSlayer technology. Thanks to it, others will not hear what exactly your headphones are vibrating - the problem of sound "leakage" is solved by 99%. Unfortunately, in the reviews, people write that the power of the model is not enough for listening in the subway or in other too noisy places.But this is the scourge of almost any "bone" headphones.