Will and Marty talk about headphones and earbuds for traveling situations.
Things to Consider When Choosing Headphones/Earbuds for Travel
Noise Cancellation
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Great for flights and loud environments.
Passive Noise Isolation: Helps in lower-noise settings.
Comfort & Fit
Over-ear vs. in-ear: Which is more comfortable for long periods?
Do they come with different ear tip sizes or memory foam tips?
Portability
Foldable design or compact charging case.
Space they take up in a carry-on or personal item.
Battery Life
For earbuds: Total battery life with case + per charge.
For headphones: Hours per charge, quick charge options.
Can they last an international flight?
Sound Quality
Balance between bass, treble, and mids.
Custom EQ profiles or presets available?
Microphone Quality
Good for calls or voice memos during travel.
Background noise filtering for clearer calls.
Bluetooth & Connectivity
Multipoint support (connect to phone + laptop simultaneously).
Strong connection in crowded environments like airports.
Wired Option / Adapter
Can they be used with airplane entertainment systems (3.5mm jack)?
Included adapters or cables?
Durability
How well do they hold up to being tossed in a bag?
Are they sweat- or water-resistant?
Smart Features
Auto-pause when removed.
Touch controls vs. physical buttons.
Voice assistant integration (e.g., Siri, Google Assistant).
Price vs. Value
Budget-friendly options vs. premium travel features.
Warranty and brand reputation.
Security / Risk of Loss
Easier to lose (earbuds) vs. harder to misplace (headphones).
Tracking via app (e.g., Find My for AirPods).
Style & Aesthetics
Discreet for travel or do you prefer bold design?
Neutral colors that don’t attract attention in transit.
SITES
Marty’s Choices
Bone Conduction Shokz Open Run Pro 2 (180$)
https://shokz.com/pages/openrunpro2
Earbuds
Apple AirPod Pro 2 (249$)
https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/
AirPods 4 (129$)
https://www.apple.com/airpods-4/
Over the ear HeadphonesBose Active Noise Cancelation
https://www.bose.com/c/headphones/noise-cancelling
Apple Airpod Max
https://www.apple.com/airpods-max/
Loop Switch 2
https://us.loopearplugs.com/collections/all
Will’s Choices
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Stealth-Wireless-Multiplatform-Amplified-Headset/dp/B0DB9HZVZV/
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swarm-ii/id6468891260
Sony XM5 (XM4 replacement)
https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm5-b
Hyper X Cloud II
Earbuds
Apple AirPod Pro 2 (249$)
https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/
Pixel Buds II ($179)
Walker Ear Buds
SITES for Reviews
Headphone Reviews
https://www.techgearlab.com/t/headphones
How to Choose the Right Pair of Earbuds and Headphones
https://www.techgearlab.com/topics/audio/best-earbuds/buying-advice
The 14 Best Earbuds of 2025
https://www.techgearlab.com/topics/audio/best-earbuds
The 5 Best Over Ear Headphones
https://www.techgearlab.com/topics/audio/best-over-ear-headphones
The 4 Best Gaming Headsets of 2025
https://www.techgearlab.com/topics/audio/best-gaming-headset
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