THE GOOD:
+ Discreet, insofar that no one will be able to truthfully make those "turn the volume down, I can hear your music all the way over here" comments. Get rekt, Mom.
+ Safe. Even when listening to music at full tilt, you can still hear when you're about to be run over by a forklift or assaulted by a vicious kitten, or when your significant other is talking to you.
+ Socially acceptable (or at least moreso than devices that cover/fill your earholes). In my experience thus far, people seem far less put off by this device when exchanging pleasantries or engaging in customer service duties (please refer to your employee handbook regarding this device's compatibility with your supervisor's personality) compared to traditional headphones, earbuds, or AirPods. In some cases, it can even serve as a nice icebreaker.
+ Intimate. It puts music in your bones, man. Can't get much closer than that. Audio is crystal clear and overall of high quality (or at least as high quality as the file itself). It is a delicious experience, for lack of better terms.
+ Stellar battery life. On the first day of use (I did charge them overnight), I wore these non-stop from 0800 to around 1800. There was approximately an hour and half of call time, and the rest of the time was just music. Volume was at roughly 67% throughout the day, and by the time I took them off, the Bluetooth menu on my phone was reporting that my Aeropex were still above 50% battery life remaining. Granted, overall battery life will degrade over time - as it does with all rechargable devices - but this is a phenomenal starting point. Doubly so when considering how lightweight and small this device is.
+ Solid mic quality. Of all the headphones and headsets and earbuds I have owned over the years - and I have owned many - the Aeropex has one of the best built-in mics I have had the pleasure of using in a long while. People can actually understand what it is that I am saying during phone calls and on voicechat platforms like Discord. Maybe my excitement over this is tempered by the fact that I had absolutely no expectations for it, given that the last half a dozen devices I've owned had mics suited only for collecting dust, but still.
+ Thoughtful. Well, AfterShokz, I mean. They provide not one, but TWO of their fancy magnetic charge cables. No brick, but to be fair it's a safe bet that the average person has at least one standard USB receptacle somewhere in their life.
THE BAD:
- Yes, bone-conduction as a means of audio delivery does lose out a bit on the lower frequencies. Bass drops will not be as phat, the double-kickdrum sprees may sound less intense, and certain bassy, sexy voices may not sound quite as buttery. This is the caveat in the "overall of high quality" remark in THE GOOD section, but for me it is a tolerable caveat.
- There is a voice that announces things, like general battery level, connection status, and the "POWER ON" and "POWER OFF" announcements. It is not the worst robovoice I've ever heard, but I would have much preferred a variety of beeps or other, non-vocal status indicators. For volume change or pausing audio, it does play back a simple beep, which I deeply appreciate. Some folks report that this beep is inordinately loud, but that has not been my experience.
- It comes with a silicon pouch... tote... thing... which smells about as good as the milk you found on the floor this morning, which your cat regurgitated either last night or the night before. Cold, sour, slightly rancid; 10/10 do not recommend. Mine also came with a so-called Sport Belt. While it doesn't smell absolutely vile, I have approximately zero uses for it. Not necessarily a bad thing, I suppose, but it is a "waist" of materials. (I'll see myself out.) In all seriousness, go get a hardcase, or use a small cardboard box, or really anything other than the silicon odor abomination it comes with. I recommend a case from Hermitshell, which are tailoired specifically to AfterShokz products.
THE UGLY
× Fit may vary. I was comfortable all day (roughly 10 hours straight, for those of you not paying attention), but my coworker had to attach tiny cushions to the bits just behind the ears on his set because they were, as he put it, "a little clampy."
× Sometimes they would catch on my hood when I'd be looking around, and so were shifted a bit out of place, which was mildly irritating. I've trained myself to adjust the way I look around as a result.
× Amazon keeps bringing up noise cancellation, for whatever reason. Bone-conduction headphones, such as AfterShokz's Aeropex device, are open-ear devices. That is to say, they do not offer noise cancellation. In fact, the lack of noise cancellation is actually a selling point. They do ship with a pair of foam earplugs, which are quite effective in blocking out sound, but I am not about to rate the Aeropex on the noise cancellation properties of foam earplugs. Good grief, Amazon.
× COVID-related mask experience may vary. With the ear straps of the mask in place first, my Aeropex sit nicely over my ears with no issue and no audio interference. With my Aeropex on first and the mask's ear straps on second, I am still comfortable and neither item is at risk of slipping or falling or otherwise vacating their place atop my ears. I exclusively use a cloth mask with a 3D-printed frame (which is basically a cup for your face), so I cannot speak to the experience one might have with, say, an M95 mask, or a rebreather, or an exclusion zone gas mask.
Overall rating: 4.7/5.0
This thing is magic, as far as I'm concerned. Delicious, intimate, beautiful magic. But that's just, like, my opinion, man.
Frequently purchased items with fast delivery
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were measured, reduced and offset.As certified by
Carbonfree Certified
Each Carbonfree Certified product goes through a cradle-to-grave assessment to determine the product’s carbon footprint. The carbon emissions associated with the product are reduced where possible, and remaining carbon emissions are offset with third-party verified carbon reduction projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency and forestry.Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were measured, reduced and offset.As certified byCarbonfree Certified
Each Carbonfree Certified product goes through a cradle-to-grave assessment to determine the product’s carbon footprint. The carbon emissions associated with the product are reduced where possible, and remaining carbon emissions are offset with third-party verified carbon reduction projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency and forestry.Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were measured, reduced and offset.As certified byCarbonfree Certified
Each Carbonfree Certified product goes through a cradle-to-grave assessment to determine the product’s carbon footprint. The carbon emissions associated with the product are reduced where possible, and remaining carbon emissions are offset with third-party verified carbon reduction projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency and forestry.
From the brand
-
Pioneers of bone conduction technology, AfterShokz is now renamed Shokz. Shorter, snappier, more shareable name but still the same commitment to headphone innovation.
Our products have been rebranded too!
Aeropex is going to exit from our shop and an upgraded version of Aeropex, OpenRun, which includes a fast charging function, will be your new choice.
Xtrainerz, the swimming MP3 player, has also been rebranded as OpenSwim.
Compare with similar items
This Item  Aftershokz Aeropex (Rebranded as Shokz OpenRun) - Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Sport Headphones - Sweat Resistant Wireless Earphones for Workouts and Running - Built-in Mic - with Sport Belt | Recommendations  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | -23% $99.95 List: $129.95 | -31% $124.95 List: $179.95 | -17% $149.95 Typical: $179.95 | -25% $59.95 List: $79.95 | $129.95 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 5 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 5 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 5 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 5 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 5 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Sold By | — | Shokz Official | Shokz Official | Shokz Official | Shokz Official | UTR-Sports |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth 5.0 | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Bluetooth |
| headphones form factor | Open Ear | Open Ear | Open Ear | Open Ear | In Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | wireless | wireless | wireless | — | wireless | wireless |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | — | — | active noise cancellation |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
| control type | Bluetooth | Volume Control | Media Control | Volume Control | Volume Control | Voice Control |
| water resistance | waterproof | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant |
| material | Silicone, Plastic | Silicone | Silicone, Plastic, Titanium | Plastic, Nickel-Titanium Alloy, Silicone | Silicone, Plastic | — |
| model name | AfterShokz Aeropex | OpenRun | OpenRun Pro | OpenRun Pro2 | OpenMove | AfterShokz Aeropex Bone Conduction Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Cosmic Black |
| frequency range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | — | 200 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | — | — |
Product Description
Please note: AfterShokz has officially rebranded to Shokz. When Aeropex is sold out, it will not be restocked.
If you would like to purchase an Aeropex but find it is out of stock, please search for its upgraded version, Shokz OpenRun to purchase.
Open-Ear Design. Bone conduction technology leaves ears open to ambient sounds while delivering premium audio.
Multifunction Button. Easy controls to play, pause, skip, activate voice assistant, and answer calls.
8-Hour Battery. With 8 hours of battery life, enjoy your audio all day long.
Waterproof. IP67 waterproof rated, making them perfect for facing all the elements on any adventure.
What's In the Box:
Aeropex Headphones
Silicone Carrying Case
(2) Magnetic Charging Cables
Earplugs
After 4 years of use
My headphones only JUST broke after 4 YEARS! These things can take a punch! I worked in them nearly every day as a mechanic, and sometimes showered with them to clean them off. I can’t believe they lasted so long! They always had good listening quality, were always comfortable, and haven’t started deteriorating until this last year. Now I have to save up a little bit to get my next pair! I bought the normal size originally but my head will fit the smaller size so I’m gonna buy that one next because I think it would be more comfortable. (The picture was taken at the time of writing this review)Before I went to aftershokz I would spend $20 every 3 months for a new pair of headphones so this saved me about $190 over the past 4 years. Definitely worth the price!
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
Top reviews from other countries
- Jason MReviewed in Australia on July 23, 2020
Great for running with audiobooks/podcasts
Size: StandardColor: RedVerified Purchase - Needs to knowReviewed in Canada on February 16, 2022
Where has this been my whole life
Size: MiniColor: BlackVerified Purchase -
IgnirReviewed in Spain on April 30, 2021
Perfectos para trabajar, muy cómodos
Size: StandardColor: GreyVerified Purchase
Ya tenía unos aftershokz titanium de hace varios años que usaba para hacer deporte, hace poco los empecé a usar también mientras trabajo, por probar a ver que tal funcionaban para llamadas y videollamadas. Tras usarlos durante un par de semanas, sinceramente, creo que son los mejores auriculares para ello, así que he decidido comprarme este nuevo modelo más avanzado, y seguir usando los viejos para deporte y exterior.IgnirPerfectos para trabajar, muy cómodos
Reviewed in Spain on April 30, 2021
¿Porqué digo que son los mejores para el trabajo? Pues simplemente porque no cansan.
Los auriculares normales, al menos a mi, me terminan molestando en las orejas, más si los tengo que llevar durante varias horas, me los tengo que ir quitando.
En cambio estos que van por fuera, no me molestan nada, los llevo durante toda la jornada laboral sin quitármelos, porque a parte de que no molestan, cuando no estás escuchando nada, no tienes los oídos tapados, así que no sientes la necesidad de quitártelos.
Decir que los uso para reuniones, videollamadas, escuchar la radio, podcast... y sin ser experto en temas de audio, la calidad del sonido no es igual que la de unos cascos que van en el interior de la oreja, pero vamos, se acerca mucho, se escucha todo perfectamente, en las reuniones me escuchan sin problema, yo escucho todo perfecto y le doy mucho valor al poder llevarlos puestos varias horas sin problema.
Vamos, que son unos auriculares pensados para temas deportivos, pero se pueden usar perfectamente en un entorno laboral, evitan el aislamiento, ya que sigues escuchando lo que pasa a tu alrededor y no generan molestias físicas en la oreja.
Los uso con Mac y van perfectos. A parte, en este modelo la batería dura muchísimo, aguanta más de una y dos jornadas (usándolos para videollamadas, algún podcast, algún rato de radio...).
También la batería era un punto importante para mi, porque antes de empezar a usar estos aftershokz usé unos airpods, luego unos huawei freebuds, y no me aguantaban una jornada entera.
En cuanto al producto físico en sí. Son muy bonitos, escogí el color gris claro y tienen un diseño muy cuidado, con un tacto muy suave y ligerisimos, no notas que los llevas.
Me ha gustado que incluya además varios accesorios como una riñonera deportiva, unos tapones para los oídos, una funda de silicona muy chula y dos cables de carga, esto último es todo un detalle.
¿Puntos negativos?
Por decir algo, que la calidad de audio que vas a obtener no va a ser la misma que unos cascos normales o cerrados, pese a que se escucha todo perfectamente.
Y otro punto que no me convence es el sistema de carga magnética. Por experiencia con otros dispositivos que usan sistemas magnéticos, con el tiempo terminan fallando, por no hacer buen contacto, por desgaste... hubiera preferido una entrada usb tipo c, sinceramente. Pero bueno, esperemos que no falle.
Resumiendo.
Los recomiendo totalmente. No concibo ahora mismo volver a usar unos cascos tradicionales, son perfectos, tanto para hacer deporte como para trabajar frente a un ordenador. Merece la pena cada euro que vale, aunque parezca caro, en cuanto los usas un par de días ya ves que has hecho una buena inversión.
Images in this review
-
TalaatReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on October 27, 2022
منتج رائع
Size: StandardColor: BlackVerified Purchase
