Listen to music, make calls and more: VeloVox from Lazer with open-ear design tested
30.10.2025
Translation: machine translated
Pictures: Patrick Bardelli
Lazer VeloVox offers audio and communication with open-ear design for bikes. Listen to music, make phone calls or hands-free group calls with up to 30 participants. The concept is convincing.
The Belgian brand Lazer is known for its innovative strength. For example, when it comes to the topic of protective technology in bike helmets. While other manufacturers use the well-known Mips system in their products, Lazer has developed its own technology with KinetiCore.
Or in terms of sustainability: last year at Eurobike in Frankfurt, the Belgians presented their award-winning circular bicycle helmet, which is dismantled into individual parts and recycled at the end of its life cycle. Now comes VeloVox, an audio and communication tool with an open-ear design.
Open-ear design for good wearing comfort
So-called in-ear headphones transmit sound directly through the ear canal. With open-ear models, this is done through the air without closing the ear. This ensures that you can hear ambient noises such as an approaching car when jogging or cycling. VeloVox from Lazer can be discreetly attached to your helmet strap without getting in the way of your glasses. This also eliminates the pressure in the ear that is often caused by headphones sitting in the ear canal and ensures a high level of comfort throughout the entire ride.
Easy connection, simple handling
The Cardo Connect app can be downloaded via the QR code on the packaging. Setting up VeloVox on my Android device is then a breeze. The Bluetooth connection with the smartphone also works reliably at all times.
The system is operated using two buttons on the left and right VeloVox. For example, if I want to turn up the music, I press the top button on the right VeloVox once. If I want to turn it down, I simply press the lower button. I activate the voice assistant with two clicks on the top button on the left-hand device. It takes me a little while at the beginning to memorise which button is for what. Over time, however, this becomes routine and works without any problems. Just like using the bike gloves.
Mediocre sound, impressive battery performance
The sound quality of the VeloVox is okay. However, it can't keep up with in-ear headphones. I would have been very surprised if this had been the case. The bass is a little thin and the sound could be more powerful overall for my taste. But honestly: I'm out and about on my bike and want to listen to some motivating music to accompany me. I don't expect a total sound spectacle and Lazer is perfectly adequate for that.
According to the manufacturer, the device is equipped with wind and noise cancellation, but I still find this annoying at high speeds or in strong winds. The ambient noise is clearly audible despite the music.
The Belgians really impress with the battery life of their new system. After eleven hours of riding, the battery (charged via USB-C) of both parts is still at around 25 per cent. Strong! With IP54 certification, VeloVox has complete protection against contact, whereby dust can penetrate in small quantities. The product is also protected against splashing water.
Phone calls and group chat
I can also make phone calls with the VeloVox - and even talk to up to 29 people at the same time, provided they are also using the system. That's handy when you're riding in a group. Instead of shouting against the wind and traffic noise or missing the next turn-off that the others in the group have taken, you can talk to each other via hands-free group communication. The whole thing works via the mobile phone network.
The manufacturer provided me with two models of the VeloVox for my test. In this 1:1 setting, the group communication worked perfectly. And telephony also ran smoothly.
Control via Shimano
Another feature of the VeloVox is the ability to control the device via Shimano products. However, this requires Di2 or Shimano e-bike systems. This would allow you to keep your hands on the handlebars and control communication, music and phone calls with a simple click on the gear levers. I was unable to test this function.
In a nutshell
Lazer brings the next innovation with VeloVox
Reduction to the essentials or more and more technology? We probably all answer such fundamental questions differently. I know people who regard every additional part on the bike as superfluous ballast. And others who happily welcome every innovation and every gadget. I'm somewhere in between.
With the VeloVox from Lazer, however, I tend towards the gadget fan. It's the battery life that really wins me over. Once charged, you can ride for hours without constantly having to think about the next power socket. The wearing comfort is the next plus point, as well as the uncomplicated handling.
The only drawback is the sound. However, in my opinion, these are more than bearable. And who knows, maybe Lazer will launch the next generation of VeloVox with a richer sound in a few years' time.
Pro
- Long battery life
- Good wearing comfort
- Easy handling
- Stable connection
- Good perception of ambient noise
Contra
- Rather thin sound without powerful bass
Header image: Patrick Bardelli
Patrick Bardelli
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Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
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