Best AFTERSHOKZ bone conduction headphones – Titanium vs Air vs Aeropex vs Xtrainerz

Bryan

4 years ago

In this article I am going to compare and find Best AFTERSHOKZ bone conduction headphones. So lets see Titanium Trekz vs. Air vs Aeropex vs Xtrainerz Comparison to help you choose the right product at right price for the right application to suit your budget and needs.

I know since you are now searching for best bone conduction headphones, you precisely know the purpose of these type of headphones which protects your safety with full awareness of surrounding noises still enjoying your music.

Also there can be two type of requirements from your side –

Your kid also want same headphone as yours, so size matters. Don’t worry titanium-mini is available for you.
You don’t want to carry your mobile phone with you during exercise. Don’t worry xtrainerz with built-in memory will help you.

In quick comparison of improvements over each other …

Aeropex are Lighter than ever before …

The Aeropex are lightest bone conduction headphones till date.

Aeropex are 15% lighter than its predecessor the Air and 38% lighter than Titanium

Trekz Titanium have 2 size options …

I know when you buy a headphone, your kids wanna have one for them too 🙂

But when it comes to the size and fitting, any one of AfterShokz Trekz models like Air OR Aeropex OR xtrainerz may not fit well since only Standard size headphones are available.

No worries ….. You have base model the Trekz Titanium which is available in two versions, Standard and mini will come to an rescue.

The Trekz Titanium mini which are also priced lowest … can go well with your kids too making the complete happy family vacation …

Bluetooth Connectivity 4.1 vs 4.2 vs 5 & internal memory

Aeropex with its latest introduction also carries advantage of latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology having inherent advantages of 8X Data Speed, 800 feet Range, Duel Audio (Read more on BT5.0)

Nevertheless don’t worry, even BT 4.1 / 4.2 in Titanium & Air do provide reliable connectivity and multi-point pairing.

But wait .. I know you don’t like to carry your mobile with you on running exercise or swimming but still want to enjoy your music on the go.

So what’s the solution?

In that case simply go for AfterShokz xtrainerz which have its own internal memory of 4 GB, which means it can still play music without any Bluetooth device connectivity 🙂

And 4GB means you can store upto 1200 MP3 songs which are more than enough for a months exercise !!

Call quality … Titanium, Aeropex & xtrainerz

For those who want Bluetooth connectivity also want these headphones to be used for taking calls, right?

So AfterShokz Titanium Trekz and Air and Aeropex models are equipped with Dual noise-canceling mic which helps delivering crystal clear voice calls.

And for those who want worry free exercise, get on your life with AfterShokz xtrainerz with no microphone (and no Bluetooth, but internal song memory)

PremiumPitch 2.0+ in Aeropex and xtrainerz

Titanium and Air models are gen 1 bone conduction headphones having PremiumPitch+ technology which delivers wide dynamic range and rich bass.

But the new models have got much better with PremiumPitch 2.0+ tech upgrade which further enhances the audio experience with Powerful bass and higher volume.

Battery that never dies! 33% more life… Aeropex & xtrainerz

AfterShokz Aeropex have latest low power Bluetooth 5.0 technology which extends battery life to 8 hours compared to the base versions Titanium and Air.

and xtrainerz already gets an advantage of no Bluetooth and hence enhanced battery life of 8 hours.

So in short Aeropex & xtrainerz have 33% more battery life compared to Titanium & Air.

Also one more advantage in going for the latest model is that Aeropex & xtrainerz both have induction charging option available, which means no more struggle with the micro-USB which you will have to do in Titanium & Air.

Swimming capable – Aeropex & xtrainerz

If your intention is mainly to use the headphones during swimming or light water sports, then you may need to look for better water proof rating.

Which means that the models Aeropex & xtrainerz which are having IP67 & IP68 waterproof rating to be preferred over Titanium & Air which have only IP55 water resistance rating.

IP67 & IP68 possess more superior water resistance when compared with IP55 rating.

If you are more curios on what is IP waterproof rating, then feel free to read my detailed article here.

So now lets look at simple specification and feature comparison table which might be useful for you to decide Best AFTERSHOKZ bone conduction headphones.

I have used proper cell background coloring as well as text colors to make out the differences easily.

AfterShokz Titanium Trekz vs Air vs Aeropex vs Xtrainerz Specs Comparison

Bone conduction headphones	AfterShokz Titanium Trekz	AfterShokz Trekz Air	AfterShokz Aeropex	AfterShokz xtrainerz
Indicative price as on Aug 2020	$80	$120	$160	$150
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Best Buy offers	Best Buy Trekz	Best Buy Air	Best Buy Aeropex	Best Buy xtrainerz
	Best Buy mini
Star feature	Available in 2 sizes		NEW introduction
Colors	Standard – Cosmic Black, Canyon Red, Ocean Blue, Ivy Green, Red	Midnight Blue, Canyon Red, Slate Grey, Forest Green	Cosmic Black, Lunar Grey, Solar Red, Blue Eclipse	Black Diamond, Saffire Blue
	Mini – Slate Grey, Ivy Green, Red, Pink
Sizes	Mini and Standard	Standard
Titanium frame	Partial	Full wraparound
Bluetooth connectivity	Bluetooth 4.1 Reliable connectivity and multipoint pairing	Bluetooth 4.2 Reliable connectivity and multipoint pairing	Bluetooth 5.0 Reliable connectivity, higher transmission speeds	Not Bluetooth Compatible Internal Music Storage Only 4 GB MP3 STORAGE (1,200 songs)
Wireless range	10 meters
Microphone	Dual noise-canceling mic			No
Design	Complete wraparound titanium design provides a flexible fit for unnoticeable all-day comfort and stability
Open-Ear listening	OpenFit™️ design ensures maximum situational awareness and comfort during long-term wear
Premium Audio with PremiumPitch+	PremiumPitch+ guarantees a premium audio experience, including wide dynamic range and rich bass		PremiumPitch 2.0+ Powerful bass and higher volume
Voice prompt assistant	Audrey Says voice prompts guide users through power, pair, play and talk
Noise cancelling	Duel noise canceling microphones exclude surrounding noise, effectively enhancing speech
Sound isolation	LeakSlayer technology significantly reduces natural sound leakage
Warranty	2 Years Warranty
Technical specs
Frequency response	20 Hz ~ 20 KHz
Sensitivity	100 ± 3dB		105 ± 3dB	96 ± 3dB
Microphone sensitivity	-40dB ± 3dB		-38dB ± 3dB	NO
Battery life (continuous play)	6 hours		8 hours
Stand-by time	10 days	20 days	10 days
Battery charging time	1.5 hours	2 hours	2 hours
Charger	Micro USB		Magnetic induction cable	Induction charging cradle
Battery type	Lithium-ion		Lithium Polymer	Lithium-ion
Weight	36 grams	30 grams	26 grams Lightest bone conduction headphones till date	30 grams
Waterproof rating What is IPX rating?	IP55 Repel sweat, dust and moisture		IP67 Can be submerged in 1m of water for 30 mins	IP68 Can be submerged in 2m of water for 30 mins
Moisture detection alert	No		Yes	No
In the Box	Titanium Headphones, Drawstring Carrying Case, USB Charging Cables, Earplugs	Air Headphones, Silicone Carrying Case, USB Charging Cable, Earplugs	Aeropex Headphones, Silicone Carrying Case, (2) Magnetic Charging Cables, Earplugs	Xtrainerz Headphones, Silicone Carrying Case, USB Charging Cradle, Swimming Earplugs
Bone conduction headphones	AfterShokz Titanium Trekz	AfterShokz Trekz Air	AfterShokz Aeropex	xtrainerz
Best Buy offers	Best Buy Trekz	Best Buy Air	Best Buy Aeropex	Best Buy xtrainerz
	Best Buy mini

Final recommendation

AfterShokz Titanium Trekz with its 2 sizes and lower budget makes it a perfect choice for family. Get one for you and another for your kid.

To me AfterShokz Trekz Air do not add any value except the BT4.2, but spending 50% more money to get them does not look to be worth it.

Instead spend some more money to get your hands on latest and the best AfterShokz Aeropex, which gives you best water resistance and latest Bluetooth technology. Added advantages are enhanced battery life and induction charging.

Also Aeropex boasts to be the lightest among all AfterShokz models.

One more facility available in Aeropex which is Moisture detection alert, surely useful if you want to use it for something related to water sports.

Finally if you don’t like to carry your mobile phone with you and not interested in getting calls in between your exercise, simply choose AfterShokz xtrainerz. These possess internal 1200 song memory as well as highest waterproof rating.