Aftershokz Aeropex Review | Bone Conduction Headphones

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Today I'm having a quick look at arguably one of the best bone conduction headphones available, the Aftershokz Aeropex. If you are someone who is after great comfort, a good enough sound but you don't like your ears plugged then these headphones are definitely worth a look...
Watch the video to find out more!
0:00 Intro
0:27 Bone Conduction Technology
1:26 Design, Fit & Battery
2:55 Connection
3:31 Mic Quality
3:52 Exercising
5:28 Controls
6:03 Sound Quality
7:12 Conclusion
8:06 Outro
Disclosure: I got the Aftershokz Aeropex bone conduction headphones from the manufacturer for testing and reviewing but I will not receive any payment for this video. What I say in the video is my own opinion and I only share my own experience with you guys. But these following links are affiliate links which means that I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase at no additional cost to you.
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@aleiqq 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love them! The fact that the ear canal is not blocked is a huge plus. You can still hear what’s going on around you but, at the time you can hear perfectly the sound coming from your aeropex. I accidentally showered with them and I was so worried that I had destroyed them but not, absolutely nothing happened to them. Love them!

@pilotgundul 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy jour video, Andy. Thanks for the quality you bring to these review videos

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julis 👍

@chicam20031 2 жыл бұрын

Best review. Especially you're the only person to mention people with glasses. And you were very informative also on point. Thanks.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Victor 👍

@RobertoConcheiro 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Straight and to the point. The other ones were way too long, and you hit all the points I was looking for.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, glad you found it helpful 👍

@st4331 2 жыл бұрын

Great review; you nailed it. I was going to replace my Jaybirds with the Jaybird 2, but decided not to compromise and bought the Aftershokz Aeropex for running and cycling outside and Bose Sport buds for the gym. Both are perfect; I knew the Bose sounded great, a good step up from the Jaybirds, but wanted awareness outdoors; the Aeropex have exceeded my expectations for this and are more than good enough for quality and loudness, as well as being very comfortable to wear.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

You made a good decision there 👍

@BrandnHendersn Жыл бұрын

What a great review. Thanks for all the detail and info you put into this vid. Much love

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching 😊

@panadudeTV 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video as always

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray 😌

@terrellloeppky 2 жыл бұрын

Love the quality of your video! Also very informative

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terrell, glad you like it 👍

@NikeDude13 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this well rounded detailed video you’ve made, thank you! I have terrible pain from ear buds. While I have excellent traditional over-the-ear style headphones, they are not convenient for school and work. I’ve been doing research to make the smartest purchase for bone conduction as it can be quite pricey on a budget. So thank you again for this amazing product review my friend!

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback Lindsay, I'm glad to hear you found the video useful. I have a few more open-ear style headphone reviews coming so stay tuned, you might find something that suits your needs even better...

@shaliu9515 2 жыл бұрын

If your budget is under$60, I recommend you Tayogo bone conduction headphone.

@juanosorio 2 жыл бұрын

Great review!!

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan 👍

@yehudamakdosi8451 2 жыл бұрын

That is the best riview I saw on this product

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so 😊 thanks for watching 👍

@BillTheThrill 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, awesome very high quality review!

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy, glad you like it 👍

@bbdill Жыл бұрын

Great review. The only thing I would add is that when you hold the two volume buttons together, it changes the eq to less bass for when you are wearing the earplugs. You can change it back by holding the two buttons again for when not wearing earplugs.

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Good point 👍

@JonGar1911 2 жыл бұрын

Can we talk about the customer service? I had a replacement sent within days after one of conductors got snapped. Even snapped they still worked. Weren’t rigid but worked. Over all it was a great experience!

@Likadees 2 жыл бұрын

I'm on my 2nd pair of aeropex and I used all day with one charge and loved!! I'm a heavy equipment operator (bulldozer/ grader/loaders etc) and worked perfectly. I wish they have bigger sizes!

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting use case. You might want to have a look at the new Openrun Pro before buying your next one 👍

@erkanvural3621 2 жыл бұрын

another excellent review thanks a lot. very interesting thing i dont know if it works good for regular listening or just good for outdoor sport activity and hear around

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use these for casual music listening but they are perfect for any activity

@stu2783 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on review! I have a pair because of ear problems that are compounded by in- ear buds. I have had a long term use issue, though. The volume up / power button has broken twice on mine. I admit I use them a lot for podcasts and phone calls. So maybe I’m using that button’s lifespan in a short time - nine months.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience Michael 👍

@333megaice Жыл бұрын

I love my aftershockz but I wish they were more adjustable headband

@minniespad 2 жыл бұрын

Very good and through video.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

thanks man 👍

@pauljerge4686 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I have noticed that the battery life can last even more than 8 hours.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it depends on many factors really

@movednc05 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that helpful video, does this brand have a tracking function just in case the earphones were lost.

@andrewchong79 2 жыл бұрын

When you put in the ear plugs, try changing your EQ by pressing the vol up and down buttons together for 2 sec. You will notice the "boom" sound is greatly reduce.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip 👍

@jasonh8542 Жыл бұрын

I have these and what’s really neat is that the sounds become more intense if you actually put hearing protection ear plugs in your ear canal. I totally thought the opposite reaction would happen but nope. I will likely buy these again if I ever lose my shokz

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Yeah, earplugs help a lot with bass response and overall sound quality. But then you loose situational awareness…

@jasonh8542 Жыл бұрын

@@AndysTechTone oh for sure

@Virginiarose1 5 ай бұрын

Ear plugs will also cause moisture and evaporation to happen causing ear wax in the ear. Not taking care of ear wax can cause ear infections like cholesteatoma in the ear. So don’t wear ear plugs too long.

@israelen 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating technology, but I'd prefer over- or in-ear headphones since the bone conduction ones, like you point out, isn't blocking other sounds out due to the fact they're not blocking the ear canals. (Coming from a personal point of view, nowadays being a gym rat and not an outdoor athlete - yet) Great review as usual! Keep it up my friend!

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

The technology has its advantages but it's not meant to be used in the gym for sure. But this was the first time I felt safe listening to music on the bike so that's kind of a big deal

@0ff_13lvck4 2 жыл бұрын

I work in a factory doing skilled labor that has banned in ear buds. I listen mostly to audiobooks and my job doesn't allow me to stand in one spot, so speakers aren't possible. Would these be good for that environment if I wore ear plugs?

@BornUhuru 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased these for cycling and sometimes the showers. It's been over 2 years and they're still going strong.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

These are sturdily built for sure

@BornUhuru 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndysTechTone definitely

@larryfinke6133 2 жыл бұрын

I own these and agree with all the points made by the reviewer. They do have a purpose but by no means are they “audiophile” quality.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

No one should expect audiophile quality from bone conduction technology but they offer many other advantages

@HWYHOG1 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend these in a noisy gym setting where you want to hear your own music and nothing else ? I would think the usual style that sits inside the ear would be better in that environment although I don’t like cramming stuff in my ears. Thanks for your input.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

I believe I mentioned it in the video too that in for gym use these might not be the best because there usually is loud music coming from the speakers which could overpower the sound of your headphones. At least that is my experience

@champion1859 2 жыл бұрын

I heard theirs a new competitor in the bone conduction scene coming out soon called the seniten audio bone conduction headphones.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure I heard about those yet

@champion1859 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndysTechTone indiegogo campaign. Hopefully it's gets realsed I'm excited to head how it sounds through my bones.

@jacobverschaeve4344 2 жыл бұрын

Which earbud do you recommend for cycling at places with zero to few traffic?

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

These ones are perfect for cycling in my opinion

@action-nerd Жыл бұрын

Any comment on how wind noise cycling affects these?

@RetiredPilot Жыл бұрын

The need to make a hearing aid option. They are much clearer than my hearing aids and much more comfortable.

@Virginiarose1 5 ай бұрын

Do you wear two hearing aids and stream to both hearing aids? You see… using one hearing aid and streaming to one hearing aid causes us to not hear phone calls and audio very well. So using two hearing aid helps us hear phone calls and audio better.

@channelnovocal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. Do you think this headphone will be secure enough for gym works? Such as doing burpees or cross training?

@channelnovocal 2 жыл бұрын

I have read your comments on glasses. Glad to know it works with glasses while running.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

@@channelnovocal it should be secure enough for intense workouts and glasses mean no problem either

@danielcox7948 Жыл бұрын

Love the information, however, need to know how to change the language.

@timonvankeirsbilck1375 2 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to kitesurf with this thing ?

@1.gio.1 Жыл бұрын

Can I max out the volume without damaging the ear? Am addicted to maxing out my headphones and was trying to find something that wouldn't damage it

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

If the situation calls for it, sure you can max it out and probably at a lower risk of damaging your ears than with traditional earbuds. But then vibrations and distortion might become an issue

@thematt5325 2 жыл бұрын

I guess they’d great if you need music while running around and being active. However, they’d probably be a pain in the ass for someone relaxing at home in bed because the frame will probably be pressing against the back of your neck.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

These were not designed to be used in bed that's for sure 😎

@meidamx Жыл бұрын

Get some.

@miketindol1679 2 жыл бұрын

I like them because I can use them with my hearing aids.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good point indeed 👍

@christinam935 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Co.Mayo!

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Christina 😎

@christinam935 2 жыл бұрын

By the way, I plan to move to Dublin this next month and am trying to prepare for running on busier roads - do you think the Aeropex is worth the extra cost over the OpenMove? Never tried bone conduction headphones!

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure as I haven't tried the Openmove yet but maybe you don't need bone conduction headphones but some earbuds with good ambient mode?

@christinam935 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndysTechTone thanks for the recommendation

@christinam935 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking I might be running on paths and maybe in parks - and have only been seeing people talk about Aftershocks for spatial awareness

@wategoslife8371 2 жыл бұрын

Help Love your reviews but.......Help Just bought a pair of open run, love them,. Great blue tooth sound connected to my phone, but when I plug it in via USB to my laptop, it charges, but no window/ software opens so I CANNOT drag n drop ANY music. It’s charges but no window. Tried it on apple and IBM. the Nothing opens. Arrrggghhhh help.

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

That’s because the Openrun has no onboard storage. It’s the Openswim which has the MP3 function with 4GB of storage

@janeterickson9656 11 ай бұрын

I can only hear in one ear what am I doing wtong😊

@sc-- 2 жыл бұрын

I returned my Aftershokz Aeropex today. I bought it yesterday. It was great in every way, except one thing: I expected it to be ONLY bone conduction, and not both bone conduction and the regular in-ear headphone. When I turned it on and put it on the table, it was so loud that I could hear it from outside my room! It was like a loudspeaker. I don't understand why they added the regular in-ear speaker function to it. It was really a pity that I had to return it. Does anyone know any headphone that has ONLY bone conduction sound, and not in-ear sound?

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

The Aftershokz Aeropex have no traditional speakers, it's bone conduction only. You might have heard the table resonating...

@sc-- 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndysTechTone Thanks for your reply. I also held it in my hand. I turned the volume up to "middle", and could hear it clearly when it was in my hand, ie a distance of about 30 centimetres from my ears. When I put it on highest level, it was really loud and clear. I would not call it headphone anymore, but loudspeaker! If it has no traditional speaker, then the problem was only my specific device, and not a general one. That is still strange. Can you please test this by holding your Aeropex in your hand (while on highest level) and see if you hear anything?

@JeremyHalterman 2 жыл бұрын

@@sc-- I realize this is several months old but feel the need to reply for anyone looking at these or other bone conduction headphones (perhaps the newly announced OpenRun Pros). Sound is produced when the transducers cause something (e.g., your cheekbone) to vibrate upon physical contact. Since the headphones themselves are a physical object, they will necessarily vibrate since they physically contain the transducers. In effect, anything the transducers touch-even the headphone casing-becomes in some sense a speaker. This “leakage” could theoretically be reduced by internal shock absorption and/or dampening, but these would come at a size and weight penalty that might not be worth the tradeoff. I’m hoping the new OpenRun Pros will improve the leakage issue as previous generations have, but as of now it seems to just come with the territory. Hope this helps!

@issahbravoisla4245 2 жыл бұрын

How can have access to your online shop

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have one…

@JimJamJoo 2 жыл бұрын

What if I wear it together with a motorcycle helmet? Can it fit? Will it feel painful?

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if it will fit and unfortunately I cannot even test it for you. Maybe someone else can?

@JimJamJoo 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndysTechTone I am also worried about wearing it with spectacle. Will the back of my ear feel painful with spectacle and this headphone is donning together

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

@@JimJamJoo Glasses should be fine, at least I found no issues with wearing them together during running

@shahinurrahman2175 2 жыл бұрын

Hw Can I get This

@AndysTechTone 2 жыл бұрын

Aftershokz actually changed their name to Shokz a while ago so you might be better off looking that up

@y6itb_vsex_zhidov 2 жыл бұрын

Мне кажется аккумулятор маленький) Надо минимум 200 250 мА

@danielcox7948 Жыл бұрын

Set language.

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Thats what I found, I believe it applies to most Shokz headphones: Start with your headphones powered off. Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding volume+ until the LED flashes red and blue and Audrey says "pairing." Double-click the multifunction button. You'll hear a melody indicating the language has been changed.