Apr 11, 2024 - 17:15
By pocket-lint.com

I used Suunto's Wing headphones to stay aware on runs in NYC

For what feels like the hundredth day in a row, I'm crouching on the floor of my room, debating whether I can muster the enthusiasm to go on yet another rainy evening run. But tonight, I have a flicker of motivation — I'm testing the Suunto Wing headphones.

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Though I've dabbled with using wired headphones in the past, I'm a long-time AirPods user and, for both reasons of complacency and reliability, have never seriously considered switching up my audio game. The Suunto Wings, however, were an enticing change of pace. With premium bone conduction, LED lights and a power bank, I was curious to hit the rainy streets and put the headphones to the test.

Suunto Wing

The Suunto Wing offers open-ear sound via bone conduction tech, which doesn't block the ear canals, allowing for much better situational awareness when out running, cycling or hiking the wild. These are well-built, boast a massive battery life and have an additional safety feature in the flashing LEDs on the flanks.

Pros

Safe listening for on the go adventures
Lightweight and portable
Easy to pair and activate

Cons

Pricier option
Decrease in audio quality at louder volumes
Open-ear placement means you can feel music vibrations

$199 at Amazon

After the admittedly long time it took me to figure out how to wear the Suunto Wings — the bone conduction design, as it turns out, emits sound from above your ears rather than within the ear canal — I was off, quickly discovering why the Suunto Wing is an attractive, innovative, and safe urban headphone choice, especially for a fitness community looking for quality sound while on the move.

Bone conduction design

Premium feel, especially for $199

The Suunto Wings, made from a combination of silicone and titanium, weighs in at only 40 grams. The Wings are flexible, with a rubbery texture that allows you to fit the band around the base of your head.