5 Best Bone Conduction Headphones for Safer Cycling

Customer Review: These headphones are a great value for the money. They connected straight away with no problems and they auto connect when you take them out of the carrying case. The case has plenty of charge so you don’t have to plug in often. They look nice and they’re of high build quality. Music is clear and loud, with minimal sound leakage. They’re perfectly sized and comfortable to wear so you hardly notice them. Overall I’m very pleased

Customer Review: As someone who’s constantly juggling workouts, walks, and errands, I’ve gone through so many earbuds that either fall out, die mid-run, or make me feel cut off from the world. The GNTOET Open-Ear Bluetooth Earbuds solved all of that. The earhooks are a lifesaver—no more adjusting them every five minutes during my sweaty HIIT sessions! And the open-ear design means I can actually hear my surroundings (like cars or my partner yelling that dinner’s ready), which feels safer and way less isolating than noise-canceling buds.Pairing was stupid-easy—no app downloads or 10-step tutorials. Just open the case, and they connect to my phone instantly. Sound quality is crisp, and while they’re not bass-heavy (which I actually prefer for podcasts and casual listening), they’re plenty loud for workouts.Are they perfect? I got worried about sound leakage, but unless you’re cranking them to max volume in a quiet room, it’s not an issue. They’re comfy enough to wear for hours, though I’d say if you have really small ears, the hooks might take some getting used to.They’re not fancy, but they’re reliable, comfortable, and perfect for anyone who wants music and awareness of their environment. If you’re tired of earbuds that die fast or feel like they’re about to eject from your ears, give these a shot. I’m officially converted!

Customer Review: The sound quality is excellent! The fit is ok. I wish it was adjustable in the back. If I wear a hoodie or something around the collar it doesn’t stay on. The little strap that came with it wasn’t helpful. The battery doesn’t last long at all.Edited: 03/18/26After I submitted my initial review, Rayking Direct customer service reached out to me, offering to refund or replace my headphones. I decided to go with the replacement, because I really liked the sound quality of the bone conduction headphones and that they lay flat just outside of the ear. Yesterday I received my replacement model, and let me say the sound quality is simply amazing! Even better and much clearer than the previous headphones. I have small ears and I wear glasses, so I have been searching for comfortable and affordable bluetooth headphones that don’t hurt my ears and stay in place with my glasses on. I’ve purchased quite a few that all seem to miss the mark. This replacement pair has a comfortable and easy fit over and inside of the ear! Even with my glasses on the thin earloops sits behind the ear effortlessly, without needing adjustments, fits perfectly, and is secure. I wore them all day, and forgot I had them on. The earphones are small, light weight and instantly connects to my phone the second I remove them from the charging case. No waiting for them to pair with my phone. So far these are the best bluetooth earphones I’ve had. Thank you so much and thank you for the exceptional customer service.

Customer Review: These are pretty cool. At first I was skeptical that something not inserted in my ears would allow me to hear the music, but they do! The sound is good and clear and they’re comfortable, and the price was right.

Customer Review: I was a little skeptical about these at first, but after talking to others and reading reviews, I decided to get these. I have to say, I really love these things! I have no problem wearing them with my bike helmet on, and they feel like I’m not wearing anything on my ears. The sound quality is much better than I expected. They are not as good as the best in-ear buds, but they are good enough and the benefits far outweigh the cons. I used to only wear one ear bud, loosely in one ear so that I could be aware of my surroundings while riding. Now I can wear these as-is and hear everything around me while listening to music in stereo at regular the same time. Very cool. These are really a game changer for me! I’ve also tried these in my home office on Teams and Webex calls and they work great. I can seriously wear them all day with zero discomfort.Some cons:Some people say that they can become useless at high speeds with wind noise. I have not really experienced this problem even at 20-25mph. Maybe this could be a problem on a really windy day at these speeds. I suppose it could be a problem on a long decent as well at higher speeds, but really the climb is where I need some music to get through it sometimes. Another con is if you answer your cell phone while riding (you can do that by tapping the side button) you need to stop or slow down so that both sides can hear each other. And lastly, I wish the charge lasted longer. I can’t really use them all day at work and then go on a long bike ride. I do realize though, that the bone conduction technology has to use more energy than standard earbuds to achieve the same volume, so I understand this and am okay with it. (Maybe I’ll get another pair some day for my home office!)Other thoughts:My wife bought the OpenFit Open-Ear model after trying these out because she prefers the individual earbuds that do not go around the back of the head. Those are awesome too with possibly slightly better sound quality. But for me I prefer these because I find it much easier to put them on my head, especially because I don’t have as much hair as she does. They kind of just fall into place, with no adjustments needed.

Customer Review: As an owner of Apple AirPod Pro, Max headset, etc, I ordered these to experiment with “bone conduction” technology. So far, I’ve very impressed. Some features that intrigue me:1. Normally something goes in your ear to restrict outside sound. When I’m working and using these for MS Teams, WebEx, etc – I may want to hear someone in the room talking to me. This new perspective on sound isolation versus allowing environmental sound (also discussed by other users to be safer when outdoors running) is a reason to add these to your sound listening tools.2. The Bass is thumping! (Literally) against my head. This is the first pair of headphones where I’ve “had” to turn them down a bit.3. My partner can hear the music. I’ve read other reviews where this technology isolates the sound only to the user – this is not the case. High quality music, but if you turn it up others can hear you.4. Comfort – perfect. As you can see in my pic, the headset rests comfortably over the ear and lightly touches your cheek bone. Probably the most comfortable headset every owned.5. Get rid of inside ear devices. The in-ear earbuds and the silicone, rubber, etc have cause me issues with excessive use during the pandemic. (My ear canal skin is now suddenly sensitive to the rubber tips… and yes, I’ve swapped out and tried other products). I had to give my apple AirPod pro set to my partner, who loves them (and I miss them). If you’re looking for something high quality that doesn’t go into your ear, this is perfect.6. Video conferencing “look”. Visually, they’re hardly noticeable. If you’re conferencing now “at home” during the pandemic and don’t want “headphones” being broadcasted, this is a great option. (I’ll be testing more this week).7. Bluetooth pairing. While this can be a nightmare, I’ve found this multi-pairing feature (standard on apple headphones) to be perfect. I quickly paired to my iPhone, IPad, and work iPad very easily with no issues. I’ll revise this review of this critical attribute changes. If I have trouble connecting, or staying connected… this product will be returned immediately.8. Magnetic connection charger. Unique “one of a kind” proprietary cord. Works great, but don’t lose it.9. The back antenna/connector does not touch your head. It sticks out behind your head. As such, you cannot use them laying down in bed. Well hidden for calls. The only thing I “feel” when wearing these is the light touch on my cheek bones.Overall, I’ll call these an amazing addition to my sound listening tools. I use apple AirPod Max for listening to Dolby Atmos movies and Spatial Audio with superb 3D sound quality. I didn’t purchase Shokz for that reason. I’ll use headphones for entertainment purposes (3D audio), but these Shokz are excellent for everything else. If you want high quality, lightweight, versatile headphones that allow others to talk to you (not you isolate them out), or hear that car coming when you’re running or biking – these are for you. If you don’t need the “thumping bass”, a lower cost model might suit you perfectly.

Customer Review: These bad boys work perfectly. I use them little all day and all night. I work 12hr shift as a Cop and i use them every bit of that 12 hours. They last about 6 to 8 hours a charge for me and thats with nonstop continuous use on the phone. They recharge super fast. Approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Ive worn them in the rain and in the shower as they say not to but no issues. I sleep with them sometimes and they are comfortable. Usually after a day or two of wearing them do I feel a little sureness infront of the ear but that goes away after I take them off for a few hours. I recommend the mini even as a man 6foot. They fit better IMO nice an snug and not so much lose material on the loop behind the head. The sound quality is great also. I can hear just fine in a noisy environment. Even wear them while driving in Florida as they do not cover the ear which makes them in compliance with the law. They material quality it great. I have yet to have any issue what so ever. The range from the device its connected to is pretty decent and average.

Customer Review: You alone will know why an open ear headset might be something you’d want. So let me just focus on the function of these.Battery life is epic. I mean all day. I use them all day a lot of the time.Comfort is excellent. As I said, sometimes I wear them all day. I barely know they are there. In fact, sometimes I forget they are there.sizing is something we need to talk about. I am 6 feet tall and have a normal sized head I suppose and the mini ones fit me perfectly. I also have short hair so keep that in mind. The reason this is important is because the standard ones might give me a little more freedom without getting tight. I really don’t care about that because the minis allow me to sit in a chair without being uncomfortable when I put my head against the pillow. They can also be used in bed. In fact, sometimes I sleep all night long with these on, and they are still there when I wake up. If you can wear the mini and have a little bit of distance between your neck and head and you don’t have to look up a lot, get the mini! Otherwise get the standard ones and be aware that you probably won’t be able to put the back of your head against anything without removing them.Yes, you can pull them down and put them around your neck and they will stay there until you are ready to put them back over your ears.The sound is excellent. Especially once you download the app and boost the base a little. That is the essential feature of these with the extra speakers. However, they work just fine without the extra speakers as long as you were fine with a little treble. Since I normally listen. to podcasts, it doesn’t matter to me. I am just listening to some person‘s voice most of the time. However, if you use them in the classic mode, which means you are just getting the bone conduction, be aware that when you turn it up to a higher volume, you may feel some buzzing on your temples.I suppose I could look up the IP rating for these. I don’t know what it is. But I’ve worn them in the rain and not had any difficulties.USB-C charging is clutch!And I saved the best for last. The microphone call quality and noise, cancellation or voice isolation is really top notch. I mean, handset quality. I really prefer using these for telephone calls over AirPod earphones. These things blocked out a crowing rooster! I mean, wow!i’ve been using them for a few months and they seem to be pretty durable. No problems. The case that they come in is very nice and they charge quickly. I really don’t have a downside for these except maybe it would be nice to have the microphone extension Like the other model. But then again, the voice quality on these is so good. I don’t think I need it and that would just be something else in the way.I got these on sale. I don’t know what they cost right now. But if it is within your budget and you are considering them, just hit the buy button because they were great.

Customer Review: This is my first bone conduction heatphones. It’s quite a unique headphone solution. First off, it isn’t anything magical; you can hear the sound coming from the headphones if you hold the unit up to your ears, so it’s not silent until you touch it to your head-bone (jaw or skull or whatever that bone is just in front of your ears), it’s a speaker playing music. That said, once it’s place on your head properly, it does conduct the music directly into your ears and it sounds just as good as earbuds or a regular headphone. For me, after 6 months, the best part about having this type of headphone is that you can also hear what’s going on around you. So if you’re not in a super noisy environment, this works perfectly well and it allows you to hear for someone calling you, or a distant phone ringing or just someone running up behind you. There are three buttons; Up, Down and a multi-function button. The volume Up and Down work great. I use the middle button to turn it On or Off, to pause music and answer the phone. All other functions it may have I’ve never used. I’ve also never read any instructions either. To turn it on, you press and hold the middle button. It cracks me up to hear a female voice tell me in obviously translated english, that the “unit” is On or the unit is Off, but the best phrase is when she says that the battery is low. I think they forgot to translate that one into english. I found that amusing and it makes me smile every time. Note that the batter does last quite a long time. I’ve used it for several hours multiple days in a row without it quiting on me. The bluetooth range for me has been ~40 feet with a wall between. I’ve worn it while gardening and found it comfortable with just a trace of sweat where the headphone rests on my skin. All in all, an excellent choice for gardening, walking the dog and grocery shopping.

Customer Review: I have tried MANY headphones over the years. BEATs, JBL, Sony, you name it. I am not fond of headphones that try to fall out of my ears when they get sweaty, or ones that distort the sound when they are wet. These are a few months old and I love them. I run 3-4 miles a day and no issues. They sound great, I was worried about the bone conduction but I am pleasantly surprised how great they sound. I take them on every run, no problems. I use them for work sometimes, too. They are perfectly sized for me and after a few months of wearing, I highly recommend. When I finally break them or lose them, I will order another pair.