A look at six of the best headphones for wireless tunes on the move
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H2Audio â Tri 2 Pro â ÂŁ191 (save 25% with code âholiday25â)
These multi-sport waterproof bone conduction headphones provide the latest in both bone conduction technology as well as waterproofing for use in any conditions. The new open-ear experience provide an amazing sound both in and out of the water whilst at the same time allowing you to be fully aware of external sound for safety.
If the waterproof abilities arenât enough, then how about the ability to listen to your music without your phone? The Tri 2 Pro features a built-in MP3 player with 8GB of memory, which is enough to hold thousands of tracks in any format. Battery life is around six hours, so enough for the longest of runs, and the headphones are easily recharged via USB. The neckband keeps the headphones securely in place throughout even the highest-impact activities, meaning your sounds stay with you.
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Nank â Runner Diver 2 Pro â ÂŁ123.00
Taking bone conduction headphones to the next level, these waterproof headphones feature a built-in MP3 player with enough storage for thousands of tracks. Being waterproof means they can cope not only with running in the rain but can even be used while swimming!
An adjustable fit keeps them in place  the battery is good for up to 10 hours of use. Noise cancelling modes block out external distractions, or the open ear function means you can stay aware of your surroundings. A great choice for those athletes who like music on the move.
OpenRock & Nank headphones
One Odio â OpenRock X â ÂŁ169.99
These open-ear air conduction earbuds provide theatre-like sound with a potent bass and incredible clarity. The highly adjustable design ensures a perfectly tailored fit and with the open-ear design, you can remain aware of your surroundings.
Should you wish, noise cancelling is available and highly effective, meaning both your music sound and telephone calls are crystal clear. The charging and storage case provides up to 48 hours of use and its stylish design is something even James Bond might be seen using when out training!
Shokz â OpenRun Pro2 â ÂŁ169.00
The all-new flagship headphone from Shokz rewrites the rules of open-ear audio, powered by DualPitch
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Electronics brand Shokz, known for its open-ear headphones, have released the OpenRun Pro2, its latest bone-conduction sports headphone offering. Crafted with ultra-lightweight, high-strength material with a soft silicone finish, OpenRun Pro2 delivers a cloud-like fit for all-day comfort, designed to make the user forget theyâre even wearing headphones.
Featuring Shokzâs signature open-ear design, OpenRun Pro2 keeps you immersed in your workout while staying aware of your surroundings. Whether itâs traffic or fellow runners, every essential sound finds its way in, ensuring your safety and enriching your listening experience. OpenRun Pro2 intelligently optimises volume range, making your audio clearer even if you are out and about.
Coming in two sizes and two different colourways, users can enjoy up to 12 hours of music playback with a larger battery and none of the extra weight. The larger battery, coupled with dual smart drivers assigned specific roles, improves battery life while also reducing power consumption.
With Quick Charge, a 5-minute power boost gives you 2.5 hours of playtime. In addition, a waterproof USB-C port lets you charge up with ease, whether youâre using the included cable or your own. Dual protective layers and a secure charging port cover form an impenetrable barrier against water while maintaining effortless recharging.
SUUNTO â WING â ÂŁ169
Lightweight, sweat and waterproof, these open-ear headphones provide crystal clear sounds on the move. Easily connected to your music source, theyâll let you take calls on the go and with up to 20 hours of battery life theyâll go the distance.
With the added benefit of connecting to the Suunto Race watch, you can also control music playback and earphone functions from your wrist. Clever built-in lights also make you more visible to other road users in low-light conditions.
Suunto Wing
Sennheiser â Momentum Sport â ÂŁ259.99
Adding real-time biometric feedback to the brandâs premium sound performance, these earbuds take music on the move to the next level. The heart rate and body temperature sensors are built into the earbud and take measurements from the ear and connect to a wide range of devices such as the Apple Watch, Strava and Peloton.
In a unique collaboration with Polar, their devices allow in-depth biosensing capabilities tracking and displaying data on the device as well as within the Polar Flow app. The buds allow touch control, so itâs easy to pause music, skip tracks and accept calls on the move and as youâd expect sound quality is nothing short of exceptional, with adaptive noise cancelling and a transparency mode to allow you to monitor your soundings if required.
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