a brief analysis of quite codoon smart heart rate earphones

Abstract: For those who exercise, heart rate is the secret to improving exercise efficiency, and headphones are the weapon to combat exercise fatigue. Heart rate is an important indicator for formulating a scientific exercise plan tailored to individuals. Controlling heart rate within the appropriate range during exercise can yield efficient results. Headphones can accompany you, making the exercise process more enjoyable. This article introduces the Codoon Smart Heart Rate Headphones Quite, which perfectly combines heart rate monitoring and music, and provides a brief analysis of its functions.

Keywords: Codoon; Smart; Heart Rate; Headphones

Introduction

Codoon, a leader in sports apps, has been increasingly responding to the national call in recent years, ushering in the era of smart sports by frequently launching smart sports equipment such as Codoon smart running shoes, Codoon smart electronic scales, smart treadmills, and recently, the Codoon Smart Heart Rate Headphones Quite. This device combines music and heart rate monitoring, making it a 'mind-reading' tool that reminds you to maintain your exercise heart rate, bringing sports into the technological era step by step.

To evaluate the quality of headphones, one must consider sound quality, noise cancellation, Bluetooth compatibility, and fit with the human ear. For sports headphones, one must also consider whether they are lightweight and whether they fall off during exercise. As wireless headphones, battery life is another criterion. Most importantly, as heart rate headphones, the accuracy of heart rate detection is crucial. As a combination of regular headphones, sports headphones, wireless headphones, and heart rate headphones, all these criteria are its evaluation standards. This article will analyze its features one by one.

1. Unboxing

The first impression of the headphones is that they are compact, eye-catching, and attractive. The classic red and black color scheme is very appealing. The name and features of the headphones (smart heart rate monitoring, smart exercise guidance, in-ear noise cancellation) are visible on the lower right corner of the packaging box, although the silver color of the name is not very noticeable against the white background.

As is common with researchers, the first thing to do with a new item is to read the introduction. The back of the packaging provides comprehensive information, including model, product weight, charging time, communication distance, etc., allowing for a clear understanding of the basic information of the headphones. However, it is worth mentioning that the silver font of 'Codoon Smart Heart Rate Headphones' is not very noticeable against the white background. Overall, the packaging is convenient, and the push-pull design allows for easy removal of the headphones.

Opening the box, the layout allows for ample storage in limited space, including the headphones, charging cable, storage bag, manual, and spare ear tips and earplugs to meet the needs of different users.

Upon closer inspection, the headphones match the pictures exactly, featuring the classic red and black color scheme, Codoon logo, detachable earplugs, and simple, easy-to-operate power buttons. The four buttons on the power button include power, call answering, exercise, and volume adjustment.

2. Heart Rate

The main feature of these headphones is smart heart rate detection. In this experiment, the Quite headphones were compared with a Xiaomi Mi Band for heart rate monitoring. The Mi Band showed a heart rate of 79, while the heart rate headphones showed 80, with no significant difference. It is important to note that incorrect wearing of the heart rate headphones can result in inaccurate heart rate readings.

3. Bluetooth and Codoon App Compatibility

Following the instructions, the headphones can quickly and accurately connect to the phone and Codoon App via Bluetooth. The 'instant connection' described in the headphones' introduction is not an exaggeration; this experiment confirms that it can indeed connect instantly, which is the biggest advantage of the 4.2 version HD Bluetooth used by these headphones. Once connected to Codoon, users can clearly see their heart rate, receive smart voice guidance, and MAF180 slow jogging training. Users can also choose voice-guided exercise goals and set heart rate zones according to their needs. In exercise mode, a clear female voice will remind users of their heart rate during exercise, indicating whether they have met their exercise requirements, allowing them to adjust their speed and duration accordingly for scientific exercise. However, the experimenters found the reminders too frequent, which could lead to fatigue over time.

4. Lightweight and Secure Fit During Exercise

Using a precise laboratory electronic scale, the exact weight of the Quite headphones was measured to be 14.88g, which is very close to the weight stated in the manual. At any time, the ultra-lightweight will not burden the ears. This experiment tested whether the headphones would fall off during exercise. Generally, during running, the headphones fit snugly and do not fall off, provided they are worn correctly. Even during fast running, the headphones did not fall off.

5. Fit with Ears

Wireless, over-ear headphones reduce the hassle during exercise, but initially, they may cause discomfort in the ears. Over time, this discomfort will gradually disappear. The bullhorn-shaped ear tips increase comfort and prevent friction, making the headphones more stable to wear. However, wearing the heart rate headphones for too long can cause ear swelling, especially in summer when sweating is more frequent, making the headphones somewhat uncomfortable. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the duration and weather when wearing heart rate headphones. It is not recommended to wear headphones in very hot weather.

6. Sound Quality and Noise Cancellation

The Quite headphones use dynamic sound quality, allowing users to hear 10% more details in each song compared to regular headphones. Issues common with regular headphones, such as unclear lyrics and inability to hear background music, are not present with the Quite headphones. The experimenters, who have extensive experience with headphones, noted that these headphones have the best sound quality so far, with seamless transitions between Chinese and English songs, clear lyrics, rich midrange, and solid bass.

The in-ear design makes the world quieter as soon as the headphones are put in. Playing music creates a world of its own, leaving only running and music during exercise, with external noise becoming irrelevant. However, it is not so quiet that external sounds cannot be heard. When a call comes in, a clear female voice reminds you, ensuring you do not miss any calls, solving the problem of not being able to answer calls while running. However, it is important to remind everyone to pay attention to safety when answering calls.

7. Battery Life

The Quite headphones use high-efficiency lithium polymer batteries, providing effective battery life. When the battery is low, a red light will indicate, and it takes about 2 hours to fully charge. We know that long charging times can affect battery life, so it is recommended to disconnect the charger after 2 hours. The headphones can continuously play music for about 5 hours on a full charge. If only on standby, they can last for 70 hours without charging. For daily exercise, the Quite headphones can fully meet the needs for sufficient battery life.

8. Conclusion

Overall, the Codoon Smart Heart Rate Headphones Quite offer good value for money. Similar heart rate + wireless sports headphones on the market are relatively expensive, but these headphones are more affordable. Additionally, the heart rate monitoring is accurate, they are lightweight for exercise, and the sound quality is excellent, providing a concert-like experience during exercise. However, there are still some areas for improvement. The color of the name 'Codoon Smart Heart Rate Headphones Quite' on the packaging box should be adjusted to make it more noticeable. Although the in-ear design prevents falling off during exercise, wearing them for long periods can cause ear swelling and noticeable ear blockage. Therefore, further research on the fit between the human ear and headphones can improve performance and user comfort.

9. Acknowledgements

Thanks to Codoon for providing the evaluation product for this experiment, and thanks to @run for the reference to the evaluation article. It is also stated that this article partially references other sources and does not involve plagiarism.

References

1. Codoon App Product Introduction

2. Codoon Smart Heart Rate Headphones Quite

3. Love Running, Enjoy Music: Codoon Quite Review. run, 2018.