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My last bone conduction headphones broke, so I bought one of the cheapest pairs I could find to replace them.
I am turning into a big fan of bone conduction headphones. Safety is what got me into them: you can hear what is going on around you while you run, bike or work in the yard and still listen to music or podcasts. They are also great for calls. These were the cheapest sub-$30 pair I could find, sold as niceEshop on Amazon. That listing is gone, so the button goes to a current budget open-ear pair.
- Open ear, so you hear traffic and people around you
- Very cheap for bone conduction
- Silicone strap adds cushioning and takes up slack
- Simple button layout, easy pairing
- Plenty loud
- Shipping took about a month for me
- Sound leaks out at high volume
- Snug on a wide face
▶ Watch the full review on YouTube
A warning about shipping
These were not fulfilled by Amazon, so no two-day Prime shipping. They took about a month, long enough that I forgot about them and emailed the company. They were nice, but had no tracking. They did arrive, so it was not a scam.
That is the trade-off for getting the cheapest pair. I have shown other pairs under $30 that came very fast, so check the seller before you order.
Design and buttons
There is a silicone spacer at the back that takes up slack and adds cushioning, which the cheaper non-adjustable pair I showed before did not have. The thick housings on each side probably hold the battery and electronics.
The pads press on your cheekbones in front of your ears. One side has a single play button for play, pause and calls. Underneath are a micro USB port under a cover, the power button, and plus and minus for volume and track skipping.
Pairing and fit
After charging, I held the power button while turning them on and got a quick red-and-blue flash, which is pairing mode. They paired with my phone right away.
They are pretty tight on my wide face. With my glasses on, I like the bands behind my ear lobes to brace them. If you have a slimmer face, they should feel a bit looser.
About the buy link
The budget bone conduction headphones from my video are no longer listed. The button goes to the KLKE Z3 open-ear bone conduction headphones, a current pair in the same under-$30 range with an adjustable fit. Check the seller and shipping time before you order.
How they sound
I played Body Like a Back Road by Sam Hunt and it was loud. You can feel a little tingle on your cheekbones. The side button pauses and plays.
Like all bone conduction headphones, they leak sound at high volume, so people close by can hear it. At a comfortable background level, they are perfect for biking, walking and jogging.
FAQ
Why bone conduction headphones?
You can hear your surroundings while listening, which is safer for biking, running and yard work.
How do I put them in pairing mode?
On mine, hold the power button while turning them on until it flashes red and blue.
Do they leak sound?
Yes, at high volume people close by can hear it.
How do they charge?
Micro USB, under a small cover.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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