{"id":38418,"date":"2024-01-18T05:08:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T13:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=38418"},"modified":"2024-01-18T09:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T17:48:56","slug":"best-headphones-safe-cycling-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Headphones for Safe Cycling"},"content":{"rendered":"

How do you choose the best headphones for safe cycling? I was concerned that I would be less safe cycling with my ears plugged up. So, I did some research, and was happy to find that there are safer options for headphones while cycling. Not all headphones are the same \u2013 some plug up your ears and so are potentially dangerous; others are much safer because they enable you to be completely aware of your surroundings.<\/p>\n

In this post I compare some of the best headphones for safe cycling. This post starts off with a quick comparison of the prices, then dives into a comparative chart that compares<\/strong> the best headphones for safe cycling<\/strong>. Then, I review the various headphones, focusing on open ear headphones. Note that these are all great options<\/strong> for safe cycling – it all depends on your needs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
Prices of Safe Headphones that We Recommend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Open-Ear Sport Headphones<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/center>- Bluetooth<\/strong>. About #130. Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Shokz OpenRun PRO Bone Conduction Open-Ear Headphones<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0- Bluetooth.<\/strong> About$180. Please click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Oladance Open Ear Headphones<\/span><\/a> - Bluetooth<\/span><\/strong>. About $130. <\/span>Please click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Shokz OpenSwim Headphones \u2013 Open-Ear, Bone Conduction, Safe Headphones for Cycling AND Swimming<\/a> - MP3, not Bluetooth. <\/strong>About $150. Please click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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OneOdio OpenRock S Air Conduction Sport Earbuds<\/a> - Bluetooth. <\/strong>About $99. Please click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Mojawa Run Plus Bone Conduction Headphones for Cycling and Swimming<\/a> - Bluetooth AND MP3 Combo<\/strong>. About $160.\u00a0 My current favorites for durability. Please click here to check the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Chart Showing the Best Headphones for Safe Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
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Best price on Amazon:<\/th>
Weight; battery life; Bluetooth version<\/th>
Waterproof & dustproof?<\/th>
Designed to let in surrounding noise?<\/th>
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Rated #1: Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Sport Headphones<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/center>
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• 26 g (0.9 oz).
\n• Battery life of 8 hours.
\n• Can be fully charged in 1.5 hours.
\n• Bluetooth Version 5.1<\/td>		IP 67. The 6 means these headphones are dust proof. The 7 means they are completely sweat and waterproof for intense workouts and extreme weather. Not for swimming, but you could cycle in the rain and then fall in a river, and they would be fine.<\/td>Designed to let in all noise, as your ears are completely open<\/td>• Excellent sound via your cheekbones, while your ears remain completely open.
\n• The neckband plus the over-ear design means they never fall off.
\n• Uses 8th generation bone conduction technology.
\n• You can make phone calls using dual noise-canceling microphones.
\n• Easy-to-use magnetic charger.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rated #2: Shokz OpenRun PRO Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/center>
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• 29 g (1.02 oz).
\n• Battery life of 10 hours.
\n• Also features a 5-minute quick charge for up to 1.5 hours of battery life.
\n• Can be fully charged in one hour.
\n• Bluetooth Version 5.1<\/td>		IP 55. The first 5 means these headphones are dust resistant. The second 5 means they are sufficiently water resistant to resist a sustained, low-pressure water jet spray. Not for swimming, but you can safely use these to cycle in the rain.<\/td>Designed to let in all noise, as your ears are completely open<\/td>• Excellent sound via your cheekbones, while your ears remain completely open.
\n• The neckband plus the over-ear design means they never fall off.
\n• Uses 9th generation bone conduction technology.
\n• Boasts premium deep bass.
\n• You can make phone calls using dual noise-canceling microphones.
\n• Easy-to-use magnetic charger.
\n• Ships with hard-shell case.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rated #3: Oladance Open Ear Headphones<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/center>
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• 25 g (0.88 oz) .
\n• Up to 16 hours.
\n• Bluetooth Version 5.2.<\/td>		IP X4. The X means these headphones have not been tested for dust resistance. The 4 means they are protected against splashing water.<\/td>Designed to let in all noise, as the speaker sits just above your ear canal opening<\/td>• Oladance aims for wearable stereo - that is, tiny headphones worn close to your ears, but not covering them.
\n• Traditional sound technology (not bone conduction) with an open ear design.
\n• The headphones loop over the top of your ears so you can cycle with them without them falling off. As there is no band, you cannot do handstands.
\n• You can make phone calls using dual noise-canceling microphones.
\n• Category-busting battery life and excellent sound quality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rated: #4: Shokz OpenSwim Headphones\u00a0\u2013 Open-Ear, Bone Conduction, Safe Headphones for Cycling AND Swimming<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/center><\/td>
Usually around $230. Please click here for current best price<\/a><\/td>• 30 g (1.06 oz).
\n• Battery life of 8 hours.
\n• No Bluetooth, because they are designed to be worn in a pool. Bluetooth does not work in water. You need to copy your music or podcasts onto the headphones - and this is easy to do<\/td>		IP X8. The X means these headphones have not been tested for dust resistance. The 8 means they are fully waterproof for all moisture exposures, including extended swims<\/td>Designed to let in all noise, as your ears are completely open<\/td>• The neckband plus the over-ear design means they never fall off. You can even dive with them. Possibly not off the high board, but I have not tried this. Can be worn under a swim cap for extra security.
\n• Easily transfer MP3 files to the unit and listen to podcasts, books or music as you swim laps.
\n• Easily switch from swim mode (less bass) to regular mode for cycling or running home from the pool.
\n• As there is no Bluetooth, you cannot make calls with this unit.
\n• Play, advance song and volume buttons are easy to access while you are swimming.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rated # 5: Haylou PurFree Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones<\/a><\/strong><\/\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/center><\/td>
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• 30 g (1.06 oz).
\n• Battery life of 8 hours.
\n• Also features a 10-minute quick charge for up to 2 hours of battery life.
\n• Bluetooth Version 5.2<\/td>		IP 67. The 6 means these headphones are dust proof. The 7 means they are completely sweat and waterproof for intense workouts and extreme weather. Not for swimming, but you could cycle in the rain and then fall in a river, and they would be fine.<\/td>Designed to let in all noise, as your ears are completely open<\/td>• You can make phone calls using dual noise-canceling microphones.
\n• The neckband plus the over-ear design means they never fall off.
\n• Good sound and comfy to wear all day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rated: #6: Sena R1\/R1 EVO Smart Communications Helmet<\/a><\/strong><\/center><\/center>\"\"<\/a><\/td>
Usually around $230. Please click here for current best price<\/a><\/td>• 380 g (13 oz).
\n• Battery life of up to 12 hours.
\n• Bluetooth Long Rance<\/td>		Sweat-proof<\/td>Designed to let in all noise, as your ears are completely open<\/td>• Great concept: headphones and microphone are embedded in the helmet.
\n• If you have two of these, you can communicate with your cycling companion.
\n• You can make phone calls using the Integrated built-in speakers and microphone.
\n• It's a helmet, so there is no danger of it falling off!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
Prices of Safe Headphones that We Recommend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Open-Ear Sport Headphones<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/center>- Bluetooth<\/strong>. About #130. Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Shokz OpenRun PRO Bone Conduction Open-Ear Headphones<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0- Bluetooth.<\/strong> About$180. Please click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Oladance Open Ear Headphones<\/span><\/a> - Bluetooth<\/span><\/strong>. About $130. <\/span>Please click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Shokz OpenSwim Headphones \u2013 Open-Ear, Bone Conduction, Safe Headphones for Cycling AND Swimming<\/a> - MP3, not Bluetooth. <\/strong>About $150. Please click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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OneOdio OpenRock S Air Conduction Sport Earbuds<\/a> - Bluetooth. <\/strong>About $99. Please click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Mojawa Run Plus Bone Conduction Headphones for Cycling and Swimming<\/a> - Bluetooth AND MP3 Combo<\/strong>. About $160.\u00a0 My current favorites for durability. Please click here to check the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/center>
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Related:\u00a0New Garmin Edge 540 vs 840 vs 1040 \u2013 Full Comparison with Chart Showing Differences<\/a><\/h3>\n

No. 1: Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Open Ear Headphones \u2013 Ideal for Safe Cycling<\/a><\/h2>\n

Our top choice are the Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Open Ear Headphones.<\/p>\n

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