Bone-conduction headphones: Long-term test and review of AfterShokz

Enlarge / Beneath the AfterShokz Air headset itself are an accessory bag, printed user manual, and a pair of included (but strictly optional) foam earplugs. (credit: Jim Salter)

In March 2021, we tested Lucyd Lyte Bluetooth sunglasses—which were, in short, a pair of shades with built-in off-ear headphones. Lucyd Lyte didn't quite make the cut—mostly because their tiny built-in speakers are nearly as audible to everyone around you as they are to you. Today, we're going to take a look at two models of bone-conduction headphones suggested to us in that review's comment section—AfterShokz Titanium and AfterShokz Air.

We purchased one each of Titanium and Air in early March and have used them regularly for the months since. Bone-conduction headphones are definitely not for everyone—but they're fantastic for people who need the particular mix of comfort, awareness of surroundings, and improved hygiene that they offer.

Open, comfortable ears

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  Aftershokz headphones disappear pretty effectively on most users' heads—despite hair ranging from quite short (pictured) to outright crew cut (current), my family rarely notices when mine are on. [credit: Jim Salter ]

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