Otium Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Earbuds IPX7 Waterproof Sports Earphones with Mic HD Stereo Sweatproof in-Ear Earbuds Gym Running Workout 15 Hours Battery Sound Isolation Headsets Blue

I've used this product maybe 5 times or so since purchase. Made sure to put it back in it's cool little case once done. The sound quality is great for the price and convenience, but there are some oddities or drawbacks to it. For one, the connection takes a while to establish. I've tried this product with 2 phones just to be sure, and it takes a solid 30-60 seconds to establish a connection to the headphones. There's also an issue with the battery. When I first received it, I discharged the battery completely like you're supposed to do with any battery powered item, and then fully recharged it. Took it to work with me the next day and everything was perfect, battery life was at 70% by the time I stopped using it. Thought that was pretty stellar since it was a total of 6 hours of usage. I went to use it the next day and the battery read 50%... thought that was odd, but ok, no biggie. I'd at least have several hours of listening time before it hit 0%. Wrong. Once the 30% mark rolled around, it keeps saying "BATTERY LOW" every minute, even when listening to something. As annoying as it was, I kept listening to my music, but after about 5 mins of "BATTERY LOW" the device shuts off. I turn it back on, and immediately get another alert, and it shuts off again. I look at the battery life expecting it to read 0% but it still reads 30%. I grabbed my other phone thinking it was getting a false positive percentage and that one also says 30%. After getting it home and recharging it that night, I tested the whole scenario out again, listened to music all day for a total of 7.5hrs. Same situation. 30% rolls around "BATTERY LOW!" and then shuts off.Like I said, not a bad device by any means for the price, but you get what you pay for in every instance, so just make sure you keep in mind that a 30% battery life readout means next to nil.EDIT: Since posting this, Otium has reached out to me and offered to replace my headphones. At this point, regardless of functionality, any company that is willing to do that after 2+ years with no warranty extension is good in my books. Hopefully the issue hasn't persisted past my original set.UPDATE: Unfortunately the new set received by Otium was similar, only it took far less time to start up. After 5 months of use, the new set of headphones began battery issues, where a full charge would read 100% on my phone, and then after one song, immediately drop to 30%, scream "BATTERY LOW" at me for 2 more mins before dying at 0%. The battery has a short lifespan, worse than most. At this point, I recommend just going with a higher price product with warranty included.

I ordered the Otium Beats Bluetooth headphones recently as I was in need of a new pair of workout headphones. I am an avid gym-goer; I try to go at least five times a week. I do everything from lifting to running so the headphones I need had to be durable yet still retain a good sound quality. I am going to discuss the quality and fit of the headphones, as well as their resilience to sweat and constant use. Finally, I will give my final thoughts about the product as a whole.Quality and FitThese headphones are clearly made for those who enjoy exercise, as they are fit with an over the ear loop that makes sure they do not fall off while you are running. The two earpieces are connected via a cord that goes behind your head. I really like this feature as it is none intrusive and does not get in the way when you are bench pressing or doing other lifts. The actual fit of the headphones is really good; I have never had them fall out or become loose in my ear, so the sound quality remains the same throughout the workout. Speaking of the sound quality, the headphones have performed exceptionally well so far. They block out outside noise and the bass and other sounds are very crisp and clear. Since they are also Bluetooth headphones, I wondered how well the connection would hold up in the gym. I have never had a problem with it, and have been able to walk a solid distance away and still had it connected. So as a whole in this section, I would score the headphones very highly as they are a great fit and sound fantastic.DurabilitySince these are workout headphones, my main concern was how durable they would be and how well they would hold up against sweat and constant use for hours at a time. They are listed as sweat-proof, and I have definitely put them to the test. I am happy to say that my sweating has not affected them at all, and they have not malfunctioned because of it. On the headphones are buttons that allow you to change the volume and songs that you are listening to. The button for changing the volume is great, and has never stuck or stopped working. The button press for changing the song is somewhat unconventional, but it is a feature I rarely find myself wanting to use, as my phone is usually close by and then I can actually see the song I am choosing. Another aspect to the durability of headphones would have to be their battery life. I feel like if a pair of headphones is perfect in everyway but the battery dies in under and hour or something like that, then they are not worth it. These headphones actually really surprised me when it came time to charge them. They are listed on Amazon as lasting for 8 hours on a charge, so I thought I would test this. I charged them out of the box, and then did not have to charge them for two weeks worth of gym time, which is far more than eight hours. These headphones are very durable and the battery life on them is exceptional.ConclusionOverall, I could not recommend these headphones more. They are long lasting, durable, and the sound quality is just as good as any other on the market that I have tried. Anyone who goes to the gym often will definitely enjoy them as they are worth every penny.