H2O Audio Tri Run
pros and cons
- Six-hour battery life
- Intuitive buttons
- IPX8 water resistance
- Low price for bone-conduction tech
- Not designed for swimming
- Requires a proprietary charging cable
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With the arrival of nicer weather, it’s time to get back outside. If you’re like me then you enjoy music, podcasts, and audiobooks while out and about. One of the best ways to improve safety while listening to audio is with a bone conduction headset like the H2O Audio Tri Run
The H2O Audio Tri Run is very comfortable, with the lightweight headset completely covered in soft-touch silicone material and a flexible wire that fits around the back of a wide range of head sizes. The ear loops fit over your ears and can be worn for hours without discomfort. There are no earbud tips to fit to your ear, and the around-the-head design provides a stable platform for even the most intense exercises.
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For charging, it comes with a proprietary four-pin magnetic cable, but unfortunately uses a USB-A connector on one end. The Tri Run lasts for about six hours, which is good for a lightweight headset. The automated voiceover on the headset keeps you updated on the charge level.
Audio controls
Controlling audio playback is important to me as I prefer to switch songs, adjust volume, and pause on the device itself while running and biking. Thankfully, there are three distinct buttons on the bottom of the right side behind your ear with the middle button serving as the power/play/pause/answer button.
The forward and aft buttons serve to control volume and skip tracks. I was able to easily reach up to manipulate these buttons while working out. Some headsets in the past had tiny buttons or too many buttons so it was a bit frustrating to control the audio content, but thankfully all is well here with the Tri Run.