Haylou · Updated June 2026
Haylou PurFree BC01: price, specs & release date
The Haylou PurFree BC01 costs $99.99, #3 cheapest of 14 bone conduction headphones (median $150). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 75/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 14 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Great value for the price versus Shokz; Balanced, pleasant sound for bone conduction.
- Skip if Noticeable sound leakage in quiet spaces is a dealbreaker.
Haylou PurFree BC01, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: haylou.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Haylou PurFree BC01 a good buy?
At $100, the Haylou PurFree BC01 is #3 cheapest of the 14 bone conduction headphones we track, where the median is $150. On the spec sheet, its battery life hours of 8 is below the median of the 14, its weight grams of 28 is below the median of the 13, and its bluetooth version of 5.2 is at the median of the 13.
Evidence of Record
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Two independent labs measured this product across 2 physical metrics — charging cable length and battery. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Haylou PurFree BC01
Two whitelisted hands-on testers (TechRadar, July 2022; Tom's Guide, June 2023) reviewed the Haylou PurFree BC01. Both rate it excellent value versus Shokz, with balanced, pleasant bone-conduction sound, a comfortable secure ~28g fit, clear calls via dual-mic noise reduction, and solid ~8-hour battery with a 10-minute fast charge. Neither ran lab benchmarks; the only hard figures verified in-text are TechRadar's 60cm charging cable and Tom's Guide's 8-hour battery and 1.5-hour full charge. Tom's Guide flags noticeable sound leakage in quiet spaces, and the two disagree on controls.
Tested by TechRadar, Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Great value for the price versus Shokz · 2 sources
- Balanced, pleasant sound for bone conduction · 2 sources
- Comfortable, secure, lightweight fit (~28g) · 2 sources
- Clear call quality with dual-mic noise reduction · 2 sources
- Solid ~8-hour battery with fast charge · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Noticeable sound leakage in quiet spaces
- Proprietary (non-USB-C) magnetic charging cable
- Unintuitive multi-tap control gestures
- Vague battery prompts (no percentage readout)
Where reviewers disagree The testers disagree on controls: TechRadar (July 2022) lists 'Lacks physical buttons' as a con and describes learning double/triple-tap gestures on the MFB button, while Tom's Guide (June 2023) praises three well-positioned physical buttons that are easy to navigate stationary and on the move, suggesting a possible hardware revision or differing units between the two review dates.
The sources (2)
Charging cable length: 60 cm
the treble detail and balanced bass on offer here is at least the equal of much pricer bone conduction headphones
the best value bone conduction headphones we've tried so far
a triple-click of the MFB button to skip back a track isn't exactly intuitive
Battery life (real-world): 8 hours · Full charge time: 1.5 hours
My overall feelings of the sound is that it's bright, pretty versatile and in bone conduction terms has a very pleasant quality to it.
I found performance strong for overall clarity, particularly in slightly louder environments, walking near roads and busier streets.
you wouldn't want to use them in quieter public spaces if you don't want others to hear your playlists
Specifications
| Price (US) | $99.99 Current US list price on haylou.com |
|---|---|
| Brand | Haylou |
| Released | 2022 |
| Transducer type | bone conduction |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| Battery life hours | 8 |
| Charging time hours | — |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Weight grams | 28 |
| Frequency response (Hz) | — |
| Onboard storage (GB) | — |
| Driver size (mm) | — |
| Mic type | dual microphone (CVC noise cancellation) |
| Multi point pairing | Yes |
| Noise cancelling mic | Yes |
Source: haylou.com (verified 2026-06-26) · corroborated by haylou.info. Price $99.99 confirmed on haylou.com. Weight 28g, BT 5.2, 8h battery, IP67, dual-device multipoint, CVC dual mic confirmed via haylou.info spec page. Charging time not confirmed — nulled. Frequency response and driver size not published. No onboard storage.
Is the Haylou PurFree BC01 worth it vs cheaper bone conduction headphones?
Haylou PurFree BC01 against its closest cheaper and pricier bone conduction headphones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked →
| Product | Price | Transducer type | Bluetooth version | Battery life hours | IP rating | Weight grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haylou PurFree BC01 this | $99.99 | bone conduction | 5.2 | 8 | IP67 | 28 |
| Creative Outlier Free Pro | $79.99 | bone conduction | 5.3 | 10 | IPX8 | 31.5 |
| Shokz OpenRun | $129.95 | bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0+, 8th gen) | 5.1 | 8 | IP67 | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Haylou PurFree BC01?
Two whitelisted hands-on testers (TechRadar, July 2022; Tom's Guide, June 2023) reviewed the Haylou PurFree BC01. Both rate it excellent value versus Shokz, with balanced, pleasant bone-conduction sound, a comfortable secure ~28g fit, clear calls via dual-mic noise reduction, and solid ~8-hour battery with a 10-minute fast charge. Neither ran lab benchmarks; the only hard figures verified in-text are TechRadar's 60cm charging cable and Tom's Guide's 8-hour battery and 1.5-hour full charge. Tom's Guide flags noticeable sound leakage in quiet spaces, and the two disagree on controls. Praised: Great value for the price versus Shokz; Balanced, pleasant sound for bone conduction; Comfortable, secure, lightweight fit (~28g); Clear call quality with dual-mic noise reduction; Solid ~8-hour battery with fast charge. Flagged: Noticeable sound leakage in quiet spaces; Proprietary (non-USB-C) magnetic charging cable; Unintuitive multi-tap control gestures; Vague battery prompts (no percentage readout); Mids slightly boxy / treble harsh on some tracks. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Haylou PurFree BC01 cost?
The Haylou PurFree BC01 has a US price of $99.99 (Current US list price on haylou.com), as of 2026-06-26.
How does the Haylou PurFree BC01 compare on price?
At $100, the Haylou PurFree BC01 is #3 cheapest of the 14 bone conduction headphones we track, where the median is $150.
When was the Haylou PurFree BC01 released?
The Haylou PurFree BC01 was released 2022.
What are the Haylou PurFree BC01's key specs?
Haylou PurFree BC01 (Haylou): transducerType bone conduction, bluetoothVersion 5.2, batteryLifeHours 8, ipRating IP67, weightGrams 28. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-26.
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