Aftershokz Aeropex earphones review

Aftershokz Aeropex uses bone conduction so you can listen to music while riding and still be able to hear what's going on around you, but how do they actually perform on the bike?

Aftershokz Aeropex review
(Image: © Graham Cottingham)

Cyclingnews Verdict

From road to mountain biking, the Aftershokz Aeropex headphones have become my go-to for on-bike music and podcast listening thanks to the impressive sound quality, long battery life and open ear design

Pros

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    Extremely comfortable

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    Impressive sound quality

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    Long battery life

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    IP67 water-resistance

Cons

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    Phone call quality isn’t great in windy conditions

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    Don’t play well with winter ear cosies

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Listening to music while cycling on the road is a contentious subject as not being able to hear what is happening in your surroundings is an obvious disadvantage. As headphones and earphone manufacturers strive to increase isolation from the outside world in a bid to offer the best audio experience, listening to music while cycling has become resigned to traffic-free off-road or indoor training applications.

Aftershokz Aeropex earphones use bone conduction technology to produce audio rather than air conduction like normal earphones. Bone conduction works by transmitting vibrations through the cheekbones into the cochlea. By not filling or covering your ears, you are in full awareness of your surroundings. We have been using the Aeropex on- and off-road and think these could be the best wireless earphones for cycling

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Graham has been part of the Cyclingnews team since January 2020. He has mountain biking at his core and can mostly be found bikepacking around Scotland or exploring the steep trails around the Tweed Valley. Not afraid of a challenge, Graham has gained a reputation for riding fixed gear bikes both too far and often in inappropriate places.