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Aredna
Mar 17, 2007
Nap Ghost
I'm looking for wireless bone conduction headphones for gaming.

Use case: I recently purchased a Steam Deck and would like to minimize the sound to those around me while still being able to hear the world around me easily. I don't need a mic in the headphones for any purpose. I also want something that's not in ear so that those around me won't feel like I'm fully blocking them out.

Recent headphone experience: I'm currently using the Sennheiser Momentum 3 earbuds. I used Sony WF-1000-XM4, Sony WF-1000-XM3, and OG AirPods prior. I use these for listening to music and videos on my phone and laptop.

Budget: $100-$200 or a bit more is fine if needed, but don't need super high end or extra low latency for competitive gaming.

Other factors: I live in Japan so will likely buy from Amazon Japan or a local electronics store. This removes some options and adds others. I want to avoid Sony as I've had horrible battery life issues on both sets owned after about 14-16 months. XM4 got to the point they'd last about 30 minutes on a charge.

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Aredna
Mar 17, 2007
Nap Ghost
XM3 had the same battery problem for me, but it took longer to kick in than the XM4. Only friend I know with the XM3 had the same issue. It's a shame too because the XM3 had the best ANC of any I've used.

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