Dreame Aqua Plus Bone Conduction Headphone - Membership

I placed the order on 10/6 using ApplePay. My card was charged immediately. I never received any update and my order. More than 3 weeks has passed, the ApplePay Oder history still shows the status of this order as “order placed”. This review is not about the quality of the product, rather the extremely poor after sale support, and a product that was paid for more than 3 weeks ago and still no information on when it might or ever get delivered.

When talking on the phone they pick up too much background noise for a comfortable conversation. And the only time I can hear with them if there is any type of wind is if I use earplugs to amplifies the sound

I have been looking for headphones that stay secure during outdoor activities, and these headphones have been exactly what I needed. With my in-ear wireless headphones, I always worried about them falling out due to movement and sweat, but with these, I do not have to worry about that.I am not an audiophile, so I just wanted something reliable for listening to podcasts without sounding too tinny. These headphones check all the boxes. The sound quality is clear and balanced for what I need.Since they are not in-ear, I can be more aware of my surroundings without having to use a poor quality pass through features of in-ear headphones.They are lightweight and comfortable, too. After wearing them for 6-7 hours on my first full charge, I did not experience any fatigue or soreness where the headphones rested.One of my favorite features is the charging cable. It is directional and magnetic, so it only connects one way. It is super intuitive, and I never have to guess which way it goes.Overall, these headphones are a solid choice for anyone who needs something practical for outdoor activities with long battery life and great comfort. I highly recommend them.

I have been trying out a few different bone conduction headphones because I like that they are open ear so you can still hear outside noise. The Dreame Aqua Plus allows you to listen to your music while you run and at the same time you are able to hear the outside noise in case a car honks at you. The sounds quality pretty good. It's light and comfortable to wear.I don't like that it has a proprietary charging cable, so if you lose it then you won't be able to charge it. Charging it pretty quicky and easy. It has a magnetic end that connects right to the headphones. I also, like when you turn it on, a voice tells you what the power level is at.The Dreame Aqua Plus can be used when swimming but I haven't been able to test that out. I just used it in the shower and I was still able to hear the sound without any issues. It has a MP3 (32GB) player so you can download music while you are in the water.The bone conduction headphones are really nice but it is a little bit pricey for $180. That's the reason why I gave it 4 stars.

This review is based partly on this set of phones and partly on two previous pairs I've owned, including a pair by the leading manufacturer of bone-conducting phones. The advantage of this type of headphone is the ability to maintain a degree of audio acuity so one can hear what's going on nearby. Someone won't have to yell or set off fireworks to get your attention as they would with in-ear phones. The down side, of course, is that the sound will never quite match the quality of an in-ear set as the tympanic membrane is bypassed with these. I've found these really good for podcasts and audio books and acceptable for music.There are a few things specific to this set I really like. The control scheme is very intuitive and works much better than previous phones I've used. The instruction manual is well-written and easy to understand and does a good job of explaining how to operate the responses. I especially liked how a finger slide up/down controls volume.In regard to codec and transmission quality...after checking I see that AAC is used as the codec, so such things as LDAC and Apt-X are out. This isn't a huge deal as those better codecs are probably wasted for a bone conduction set such as this.My wife thought these sounded best of all the ones we've used and plans on keeping them for everyday use. Me...I couldn't really say as they did not fit my head. Of the three pair I've used, these are easily the physically smallest and would not lay flat on my head. They were constantly wanting to slide backwards. So, for teens or those with smaller head circumference you're probably ok. But for larger males these aren't going to work. I would like to see them sell a pair about 2 inches/5 cm longer (from end-to-end). In this case, 'one size fits all' does not apply.*NOTE* My reviews do not and will not contain any AI generated content.

I’ve been using the Dreame bone conduction headphones, and they’re great for staying aware of your surroundings while walking or running. The open-ear design is a nice feature, and sound quality is decent for this type.However, there’s no adjustability, which makes them uncomfortable ,especially with long hair or a ponytail. Also, they don’t come with a case, which is disappointing for storage and travel.Overall, a good idea, but comfort and accessories could be better.

This bone conduction headphone has great sound and works perfect both in and out of the water. That said, you need an account to use the mobile app which you need for some features.Here's what stands out to me:✅ Comes in a beautiful gift box.✅ I love the hepatic buttons which give you great control that's predictable.✅ I love that you have the ability to store some music on the headphones✅ Easy to connect via bluetooth.✅ Instruction manual is decently thorough.✅ Unit works well with or without earplugs. It takes getting used to but the bone conduction isn't uncomfortable.✅ Unit stays in place well. It passes the jumping around test.✅ Sound quality is really great. You get excellent quality in highs mids and lows.✅ I love the feature for both water and air modes.☑️ Does not come with a decent travel case. I just wear it around my neck, which works pretty well for daily use. I'd save the box for travel though.☑️ Software requires you setup an account. 👎☑️ Unit may not fit secure for all heads but it seemed to work fine for me.I'm really enjoying this bone conduction headphone so far but if there are any changes in my opinion or its quality, I'll be sure to report back in. 🤞 I hope you found my notes and pictures useful. Be well! ❤️‍🔥

I got these for pool training. Took about two minutes to slap on, just charge and pair via Bluetooth. The bone conduction thing is something to get used to; the sound vibrating against your temples instead of your ears makes it feel weird somehow, but once I was swimming, I adjusted to it. Fairly easy to wear in the water, the band sticks with the head while I do flip turns. I got a few swims in before committing to full, longer ones, too, and a good connection submerged. Audio was clear and the lag wasn't noticeable, the response time is tight enough that the music really helps push me through working out, ha! Seal against chlorine and saltwater seems good, and the sound hasn't degraded. Battery life of around seven hours, constantly on a charge, so it gets me through training days without needing to top up midway. Working as expected.

I have to admit that I'm not a huge fan of bone conduction headphones. Their primary selling point relative to other types of headphones are their open ear form factor which is more comfortable for some (and in some situations) along with their superior safety if you're out in traffic and want to keep your situational awareness. Additionally, they're IP68 waterproof which means that water, sweat and dust are non-factors. They can even be worn underwater and/or phone free thanks to 32 GB of on-board memory for MP3 files. All of this comes with a few tradeoffs--the sound quality isn't as good as other types of headphones, there's no noise cancellation and the battery life isn't as good since there's simply not enough room on board for sizable batteries.My wife loves bone conduction headphones for yoga and workouts. She also says that she 'doesn't like things in her ears' which makes earbuds a non-starter. I generally like any kind of tech gadgetry and particularly audio related so I usually end up ordering these for her. I'm also a big fan of DREAME's products and no surprise that they've delivered the best bone conduction headphones of the dozen or so I've tried out to date. The audio quality is excellent and just trounces any other similar type headphone I've ever tried. Music sounds great and particularly the bass which in my experience has been a weakness of bone conduction headphones. Seriously--if I was shopping for bone conduction headphones the sound quality alone would seal the deal for the DREAME product.The headphones are extremely light (1.04 ounces) which is obviously a plus for some people. I've worn headphones like this snowboarding and I'm always afraid they're going to fly off my head. They never do but I just can't get over the feeling that they are precariously balanced on my head. In all fairness, they are able to take a beating--I haven't tested the DREAME headphones in any activity more rigorous than working at my desk but I have to think that the titanium frames can handle whatever you can throw at it. Bluetooth connectivity is excellent--pairing is quick and once established the connection is stable.DREAME always nails the details and that's definitely the case here. The magnetic charging cable affixes tightly to the headphones. It charges quickly though that's also a function of the small battery size. I just can't get over the light up 'DREAME' logo that indicates when charging is completed. I have a thing for lights and this is just amazingly cool. I wish I could just turn it on while wearing the headphones. I know that the limited battery life doesn't allow that but in a perfect world I could light up the DREAME logo all the time.DREAME is a fascinating company. I first became familiar with them through their high end pool cleaning robots and they keep surprising me with where they go next. For example, recent releases have included smart light bulbs, strip lights, security cameras and a food vacuum sealer. The one thing they're consistent about is quality performance--no matter what they release they simply execute better than anyone else. A device like this they're not trying to 'reinvent the wheel' but instead they get all of the details right and always have an interesting twist or two up their sleeves. The best bone conduction headphones I've tried. What I'm really excited about is the potential for future headphones from DREAME such as earbuds and over-ear noise cancelling headphones. As for the Aqua Plus, definitely a very high recommendation!!

I’ve only had a short time with these, but they made a good first impression. The packaging looks nice and a little more premium than I expected, and everything is laid out in a way that’s easy to access.The fit is one of the best parts. They feel more snug and secure than another pair I have, and once they’re on, you kind of forget they’re there. I didn’t find myself needing to adjust them.The controls took a minute to figure out at first, but once I did, they’re simple. Power is on the small metal tab, and volume is on the side labeled “DREAME.” They also shut off fairly quickly when nothing is playing, which I actually like.The app connected without any issues. It did require a firmware update after installing, and there’s an EQ screen if you want to adjust the sound.I tested the MP3 mode by plugging them into my computer and dragging files over. That worked fine, but it took a moment to realize that once you’re in MP3 mode, everything has to be controlled from the headphones. Your phone won’t control volume or playback, and calls won’t come through—calls only work when using Bluetooth, not when audio is stored directly on the headphones.You can also connect to two Bluetooth devices, and it will switch to whichever one starts playing. That’s convenient if you’re going between something like a phone and a TV.I also tried a phone call. The sound feels a little different since it’s not in your ear—it sits outside your ear—so I had to step out of the room to hear a little better. But it was still clear, and the other person had no problem hearing me.Sound-wise, these can get pretty loud. I don’t really focus on bass, but for general listening they work fine. I mostly see myself using these in quieter situations, like at night with a meditation app or quiet music.I also tested them in the bathtub with an audiobook, which is one of the reasons I wanted something waterproof. They actually sound louder underwater. I can see this being a real plus for swimming and listening without needing a phone. My older set was fully encased in silicone, so I was a little concerned with this design, but I didn’t have any issues.The only real downside so far is that they don’t come with a case. At this price, I expected one.I’ll update if anything changes with longer use.

I was looking for a bone conduction headphone for outdoor activities especially when it’s wet outside and the Dreame Aqua Plus seems to fit the bill with a few quirks. The headphones come in very well packaged and look and feel like a premium product. The overall fit is good with the loop going over the ear. It would be a more secure fit if the head band that goes at the back of the head is adjustable providing a more snug fit. Currently, it is a bit loose and I have to adjust it from time to time during my runs or hikes.The headphones come with their proprietary charging cable with a magnetic attachment on the headphone side and usb-c on the plug side. No adapter is provided so I’m using a 5V, 1A adapter and it seems to charge fairly rapidly.The quirkiness comes with the volume adjustment which hasn’t really worked for me despite following the instructions in the manual and many, many tries. The only way to adjust the volume is through adjusting the volume on the phone. Interestingly, the phone volume set at 50% provides the loudest volume on the headphones. Moving the phone volume away in either direction reduces the volume on the headphone. In terms of sound quality, the headphones are great with transmitting the treble but not so much the bass. The only way to improve the bass is to use the provided ear plugs and under them in your ear canal which likely increases the overall mass of the vibration area leading to a better transmission of the bass. It certainly sounds boomier that way but you do lose some clarity on the treble and for the voice when listening to music. Without the earplugs, I find it best to use the headphones for listing to news or podcasts.The other quirk was the Dreame Audio app that the provided QR code leads you to install. The app never worked for me as I couldn’t even register or log on. Never received the security code to my email or phone. In any case, not sure what the app’s functionality is as it’s not even mentioned in the accompanying short instruction manual.The price point of the headphone is on the higher side and does befit a premium product but without the quirks mentioned. Look forward to using the headphone more as summer and wetter weather approaches.

This is my second set of bone conduction waterproof headphones. Although I like my other waterproof, bone-conduction headphones, I was tempted to order these because they have a sleeker, more stylish appearance than my other pair. Also, I have a couple of other DREAME electronics that I’m happy with, so I thought I would give these a try.Pros:The headphones were packaged in a very attractive (gift worthy) box similar to other premium electronics.After unboxing the headphones, I charged them. I believe the headphones arrived with roughly 75% charge because it only took about 15 minutes for them to fully charge. The charging cable required me to have a USB – C charger. I successfully used my Belkin USB – C charger to charge the DREAME headphones. The documentation states the charge should last eight hours at 75% volume and six hours at 100% volume.While the headphones were charging, I downloaded the DREAME Audio app from the Apple App Store. All of the documentation for the app on the App Store was only in Chinese so I took a screenshot, copied the text, and then pasted it into Google Gemini to have it translated to English. I wanted to make certain that the developer was indeed affiliated with DREAME before I installed it on my phone.I did not use the provided QR code to download the app because it did not point to DREAME’s website, but instead to an unfamiliar APP.KYNEXIS.COM.CN website. As a retired IT professional, I avoid QR codes that point to websites that I am not familiar with. It is much safer to simply visit the Apple Store or Google Play Store to download apps there. Using this process allows verification that an app comes from a trustworthy developer and avoids exposing my smartphone ir tablet to code running on an unfamiliar website.The DREAME audio app is relatively simple. It allows you to configure the headphones to use Bluetooth or MP3 audio. The headphones’ built-in MP3 player has 32 GB of onboard storage which should hold between 4000 and 8000 songs.The app is relatively simple. It features an equalizer to customize the headphones for different styles of music. It also provides a method for over the air (OTA) firmware updates to the headphones. I attempted an OTA update, but found that the headphones shipped with the most current firmware.As for the sound of the headphones, it’s very similar to my other bone conduction headphones. This style of open ear headphone sounds fine, but they are NOT high-fidelity. Open-ear bone conduction headphones are more focused on providing audio, while also enabling the wearer to hear their surroundings while exercising, running, etc. The headphones also provide waterproof capabilities so that they can be worn while swimming. I noticed in the instructions that if your head is going to be underwater for swimming, the water may block Bluetooth reception and MP3 music may be preferred.The headphones are easily turned on and off by pressing the button in front of your left earlobe on the for a couple of seconds. Pairing is initiated by holding down the button long enough to power it on and continue holding it until the headphones announce they are in pairing mode. Volume is controlled by swiping up or down on the right hand part of the headphones that lie against your head behind your ear.A really nice feature of these headphones is that they can simultaneously pair with two devices. I found this very handy because mine paired easily with my iPhone and my Apple TV 4K so that I could listen to either device while I was doing dishes last night.Cons:1. These headphones are a little bit challenging with my long hair. Because I have somewhat thick, naturally curly hair, the weight of my hair at the back of my head pushes down on the back band of the headphones when I wear the band at the nape of my neck under my hair. This causes them to put uncomfortable pressure on the tops of my ears.When I tried to wear the band over my hair I had difficulty keepingmy hair fromgetting between the headphones and my skull. Having my hair between my skull and the headphones results in slightly muffled the audioI finally overcame these issues by parting my hair across the back of my head from ear to ear and putting the headphones on at that level. This prevented my hair from creating pressure on my ears. The issue with my hair that I have not been able to overcome is that the headphones tend to get tangled in my hair, especially when I wear it curly. Nonetheless, this will likely not be a problem for a person with short hair or a person with long hair who wears it up in a ponytail.2. The second con I noticed is that I cannot lean my head back against a headrest when I am wearing these headphones. This is because the rigid band across the back stands out from my head and pushes the headphones uncomfortably forward against the back of my ears. This second con is really more of a quibble since my intended use of these headphones is not for sitting in a recline...