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

hyperx-cloud-ii

Earbuds
Apple AirPod Pro 2 (249$)

https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/ 

Pixel Buds II ($179)

https://a.co/d/hVF40R5 

Walker Ear Buds

https://a.co/d/8IIbavG 

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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https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/

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