Forget Shokz: I tried the Suunto Spark earbuds for a month, and they've sold me on air conduction - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Suunto's new air-conduction earbuds have replaced my bone-conduction headphones during workouts - and they sound better, too. Article updated on April 10, 2026, 1:19 pm EDT Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you have read my headset reviews over the past couple of years, you’ve seen me move to using bone conduction headsets for safety reasons, and many of those headsets have been from Suunto. For the past month, I have been running with another option from Suunto that uses air conduction technology, and that is the Suunto Spark headset, available now for $179. Also: I found a smartwatch that’s just as reliable as my Garmin (but much cheaper) I continue to prefer bone conduction headsets that wrap around my head, but the Suunto Spark is a great option for those who want a higher-quality audio experience than what can be provided with bone conduction technology, w