In this era, with the rapid development of science and technology, bone conduction headphones, as a new type of audio equipment, have been sought after by more and more consumers.
In this evaluation, we have selected three bone conduction headphones that have attracted much attention on the market, covering various price segments from 100 yuan to 1,000 yuan, aiming to conduct in-depth comparative tests for different groups of people and specific scenarios, so as to help you choose the most suitable bone conduction headphones for you.
First of all, let's be clear that although bone conduction headphones are very popular in the market, their sound quality and sound leakage problems have been criticized.
In the past, many ** have reported that the sound quality of bone conduction headphones is almost the same as that of external amplifiers, which makes consumers have doubts when purchasing.
Today's high-quality bone conduction headphones can achieve very little sound leakage, and even the same as traditional headphones. When we buy bone conduction headphones, we must treat them with a scientific attitude.
In this review, we'll compare the performance of these three bone conduction headphones in various aspects to help you distinguish between the best and the worst. Whether you are an athlete, an office person, or an enthusiast, I believe you can find the one that suits you here.
Before starting the evaluation of headphones, I will briefly talk about the brand background of these headphones to help you choose bone conduction headphones more comprehensively.
South Carolina Runner 3 (499).
Nank is the largest dark horse brand of bone conduction headphones in recent years, with its professional bone oscillator technology and excellent use experience, it is deeply loved by sports enthusiasts.
From the recommendation of the world roller skating champion Guo Dan to the recognition of the gold medal fitness coach Liu Genghong, Nanka is in fitness, running, and iron.
3. There are countless fans in many sports circles such as mountaineering, and at the same time, Nank Nanka is the brand with the highest volume and recommendation in the field of bone conduction headphones and sports headphones.
Their original "does not hurt the ears" eight black technologies, such as the second generation of sound technology, OT closed sound leakage reduction technology 30. Open fluid science hippocampus modeling, etc. are very powerful and in the leading position in the industry.
Mojue Runplus (1199).
Compared with the innovation of product technology, Mojue focuses more on brand marketing, and successfully attracts the attention of a large number of young consumers through multi-channel communication of brand concepts and product features.
Mojue's flagship product, RunPlus, has become the brand's current flagship product due to its technological breakthrough and careful design for the needs of athletes.
Shokin openrunpro (1298).
Shokin is a veteran brand manufacturer, and its new OpenRun Pro headphones have attracted much attention. The headphones are equipped with SHOKZ Turbopitch low-frequency enhancement technology, which makes the low-frequency effect outstanding, and the diving space is huge, bringing users an immersive audio experience.
In addition, OpenRun Pro also has a new flash charging mode, which effectively solves the problem of power and enables users to always maintain sufficient power in their busy lives.
It's important to note that the headset is relatively water-resistant and should be used with caution when used in wet environments.
Evaluation dimension: sound quality performance
Good or bad sound quality is an important criterion for judging a headset, especially a headset with poor sound quality due to the special way of sound production like bone conduction headphones, it is more necessary for bone conduction headphone manufacturers to make up for it with technology, and good technology can bring better sound quality!
Results: Excellent sound quality: South Carolina Runner 3
Good sound quality: Shokin OpenRunPro, Mojue RunPlus
Testing process. 1] South Carolina runner 3
The Nanka Runner 3 is equipped with an exclusive Nanka high-performance oscillator in terms of audio technology, which improves the sound quality by 50% and reduces the vibration by 25%.
Friends who don't know about this technology may be listening to it for the first time, but this technology has been developed for many years, using Nanka's self-developed oscillator, and the software has been specially tuned by 97 engineers in Nanka for the unique sound principle of bone conduction, so that Nanka bone conduction has a fairly balanced three-frequency performance in terms of sound quality.
This is really a fierce competition for bone conduction headphones, who said that bone conduction can not have better sound quality!
The South Carolina Runner 3 has a deep and powerful low-frequency performance with strong transient expressiveness, which is suitable for enjoying all genres**, especially pop** and rock music.
The midrange performance is natural and smooth, and the vocal part is clear and bright, whether it is a male or female voice, it can well restore the details and texture of the sound. Although the high-frequency performance has not reached the level of in-ear headphones, the performance in bone conduction headphones can be described as quite good, the sound quality is more transparent, and the extreme high-frequency performance is relatively good, which is suitable for enjoying all kinds of rich treble**.
The overall sound field performance is also relatively wide, which can present a more three-dimensional sound effect, so that the listener can feel an immersive experience.
2] Mojue runplus
Mojue RUNPLUS is technically equipped with BC05 series broadband oscillators, this technology is relatively not so mature, so the sound quality performance is limited.
The low-frequency performance of the Mojue RUNPLUS is relatively average, which is suitable for light listening, but for sports scenes, it is enough to meet the needs. The midrange performance is more natural, and the vocal part is clearer, which is suitable for enjoying all kinds of **.
High-frequency performance is slightly lacking, and the sound quality is relatively depressing, but in outdoor sports scenarios, it can still meet basic needs.
High-frequency performance is relatively average, and although it can still maintain good sound quality at loud volumes, the extreme high-frequency performance is slightly lacking.
3] Shokin openrunpro
Shokz OpenRunPro is also equipped with its self-developed SHOKZ Turbopitch low-frequency enhancement technology in audio technology, so it is more prominent in low frequency, and the sound quality performance is relatively balanced.
The low-frequency performance of Shokin OpenRunPro is full and elastic, which is suitable for listening to electronics, dance music and other low-frequency rich**. The midrange performance is more natural, and the vocal part is clear, but it is slightly thinner in the male part, which is suitable for enjoying female voices and instrumental playing**.
The sound field performance of Shokin OpenRunPro is relatively average, but considering that it is mainly aimed at outdoor sports scenes, this aspect is acceptable.
Evaluation dimension: anti-leakage performance
As we all know, the sound leakage of bone conduction headphones has always been criticized, because the sound transmission mode of bone conduction headphones does not pass through the ear canal, but transmits sound to the hearing center through vibration, so if the anti-leakage technology is not good.
The volume is a small walking speaker, and there is no privacy at all, so sound leakage is also an aspect that we should focus on.
Evaluation results: Excellent sound leak resistance: South Carolina Runner 3
Good sound leakage: Shokin openrunpro
Leak-proof general: Mojue runplus
Testing process. 1] South Carolina runner 3
The South Carolina Runner 3 excels at sound leakage. Adopt the industry's most famous OT closure 30 sound leakage reduction technology, and built-in fully wrapped bone conduction oscillator, so that the oscillator works in a closed environment, reducing the generation of sound leakage from the root.
By adopting an integrated fuselage to avoid openings, the sound leakage is further reduced, and the intelligent inverted sound wave system acts as the last line of defense to further offset the remaining sound leakage, and finally achieve a 90% leakage reduction effect.
In real-world tests, the Runner 3's sound leakage was very well controlled, even in the library and subway environments. This is because it adopts an all-in-one body design, which effectively reduces sound leakage and brings better privacy protection to users. At the same time, the Runner 3 is also equipped with Bluetooth 53. Enhance the signal to make the sound quality more stable.
2] Mojue runplus
The anti-leakage performance of the Mojue RUNPLUS headphones is also commendable. Directional sound field technology is used to effectively cancel out external noise, thereby reducing the possibility of sound leakage.
In the actual test, on the morning rush hour subway, the sound leakage problem of Mojue Runplus is not obvious. However, it is a bit loud above the 60 volume, and everyone around you can hear the sound in the headphones, mainly because it is slightly inferior in terms of sound cavity design and audio cable quality.
3] Shokin openrunpro
Shokin OpenRunPro headphones perform well in terms of sound leakage prevention. It uses passive noise reduction technology, which can effectively block some of the external noise, but it is not as good as the South Carolina Runner 3 in terms of sound leakage control.
In the real world, OpenRunPro performed well in quiet environments, but in noisy environments, the volume needs to be turned up, so sound leakage is relatively noticeable.
Assessment dimension: wearing comfort
Wearing comfort is not to be underestimated, after all, headphones need to be worn for a long time, if the comfort is not enough, it will also cause some damage to the ears, so in the choice of headphones, comfort is also the focus of our consideration.
Test results: Excellent wearing comfort: South Carolina Runner 3
Good wearing comfort: Shokin OpenRunPro, Mojue RunPlus
Testing process. 1] South Carolina runner 3
When testing the wearing of the headset, I deliberately found several friends to experiment together, and after wearing this South Carolina Runner 3, my friends around me were praising it, saying that it was the best and most comfortable headset for the experience.
The ergonomic design of these headphones makes them lightweight and cumbersome, making them feel incredibly soft when they come into contact with your ears.
This all stems from Nanka's intentions for users! In the research and development stage, Nan** collected a database of 8,000 Asian ears to create the most suitable shape for Asian ears. Whether it is men and women, young and old, short hair and long hair wearing glasses, they can be well compatible, and the body is made of high-tech hypoallergenic silicone material, which makes it more comfortable to wear with a baby's skin-like touch.
Moreover, South Carolina also has exclusive underwater sound effects, which can enjoy a 360-degree surround stereoscopic immersive** experience underwater.
In addition, the South Carolina Runner 3 also has a memory metal material that automatically adjusts the angle according to the shape of the wearer's head to further improve comfort.
2] Mojue runplus
The wearing comfort of Mojue runplus headphones is also very good, the longitudinal cabin design is very unique, and the stability is very strong, even if you are running and jumping, you can wear it steadily.
However, although the headset adopts a lightweight design and almost does not feel the weight when worn, this longitudinal cabin design still has a slight top back ear, which is easy to hurt after wearing it for a long time.
3] Shokin openrunpro
The wearing comfort of Shokin OpenRunPro is also very good. The headphones use a unique three-point fixation system to ensure that they do not fall off during exercise.
The earbuds use high-quality silicone, which has good softness and abrasion resistance. However, Shokin OpenRunPro is slightly lacking in wearing stability, and may fall off during strenuous exercise.
Evaluation dimension: waterproofness
The open-back nature of bone conduction headphones makes them the go-to choice for sports headphones.
However, in addition to indoor sports, the environment of outdoor sports is more complex, and it is often encountered that the weather is cloudy and sunny, and it suddenly rains, so it is particularly important to have a waterproof headphone, which can not only resist the invasion of sweat, but also block the torrential downpour.
Result: Excellent waterproof: South Carolina runner 3
Good waterproof: Shokin OpenRunPro, Mojue Runplus
Testing process. 1] South Carolina runner 3
The waterproof performance of the South Carolina Runner 3 is excellent, not only reaching the IP68 level, but also performing very stable in the actual test. In the test, we put it at 1After soaking in 5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes, the earbuds can still work normally without any water seepage or functional failure.
The South Carolina Runner 3 adopts a nano-coated full-coverage and one-piece non-porous design, which makes the surface of the earphone not easy to adhere to moisture, and at the same time effectively blocks the invasion of moisture. This design not only prevents moisture from entering the inside of the headphones, but also prevents moisture and dust from attaching, thus guaranteeing the stability and durability of the headphones.
This excellent waterproof performance makes the South Carolina Runner 3 a very suitable headset for sports use, which can resist the intrusion of moisture in various complex environments, and ensure the stability and durability of the headset.
2] Mojue runplus
The waterproof performance of the Mojue RunPlus has also reached the IP68 level, but in the actual test, we found that its waterproof effect is slightly inferior to that of the South Carolina Runner 3.
After soaking in the same water depth for a period of time, Mojue Runplus did not have obvious water seepage, but some of the buttons and control functions were not sensitive.
This may be due to the fact that the sensitivity of some keys is reduced in the special environment underwater.
3] Shokin openrunpro
The waterproof level of Shokin OpenRunPro is IP55, which is weaker than the previous two headphones.
In the actual test, we placed the earphones in shallow water, and found that after being immersed in water, some parts showed water seepage, resulting in a certain degree of humidity inside the earphones. This may have an impact on the longevity and sound quality of the headphones.
After the overall test, we found that the South Carolina Runner 3 is more suitable for multiple sports, can adapt to various sports scenarios, and has more outstanding performance in sound quality and performance.
The most important thing is that it is only 499 yuan, compared to a number of thousand-yuan machines, it is not too fragrant, and less than five hundred** can harvest an all-round flagship headset.
Although Mojue RunPlus and Shokin OpenRunPro are not comparable in terms of **, they also have their own advantages in other aspects, and you can choose headphones according to your own needs.