Cling on to me!

Sony's latest audio innovation is aimed at athletes who need headphones that stay in place even while on a run.

- SUJITHGNATH

TESTED SONY FLOAT RUN

Proximity Speakers

The off-ear design allows you to listen to all environmental sounds while running, making you aware of passing vehicles and ensuring your safety.

The Float Run has a neckband design, but unlike most neckbands, it has a firmer, yet flexible band. The earpiece has an offear design, which means that it stays just outside your ear canal. The thick ear hook anchors firmly around the outer ear.

The device doesn't get any app support and hence acts like simple Bluetooth-connected headphones. It doesn't cancel noise, thanks to its design and the customer it is aimed at. After all, you don't want to miss those vehicle horns while running. The device is lightweight at 33g and is IPX4 splash resistant.

The Float Run uses 16mm drivers that offer natural and wide-ranging sound. It does the job well in quiet environments. Hence if you are an athlete who trains in a quiet neighbourhood, you can enjoy your music simultaneously with your workout.

If you are looking for headphones that lets you listen to music or OTT content while commuting to work or on a flight, you will be disappointed since it's not designed for this purpose. Sound quality is brilliant in quiet rooms. Sony claims 10 hours of battery life, but it will be significantly less if you listen at a high volumes.

A firm perch