2024 the best bone conduction headphones review


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(as of Oct 25, 2024 18:00:16 UTC - Details)

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SHOKZ Open Ear HeadphonesSHOKZ Open Ear Headphones

Sound Starts With Shokz

SHOKZ, a rebranded name and logo of AfterShokz, was announced on December 28th of 2021. The renaming of Shokz demonstrates our commitment to future development and our role within the ecosystem of audio businesses. Though we may have a new look, rest assured we’re still the same brand as previous AfterShokz you’ve come to know, grow with, and love.

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How did we get our start?

Starting from 2011, SHOKZ makes unique listening experience provided by bone conduction technology available to the general public.

What makes our products unique?

We’re disrupting the headphone industry with our innovative open-ear design and patented bone conduction technology. The result is a premium listening experience while your ears stay open to your surroundings for maximum situational awareness, safety, and connection.

Why do we love what we do?

Our team is on a mission to enhance lives through our technology. We work to bring you comfort, performance and quality.

Open-Ear Comfort - OpenRun’s innovative design features a featherweight, wraparound frame and wireless, open-ear fit for comfortable, earbud-free listening. Includes Shokz headband.
Safety & Connection - Stay aware and motivated through any workout with our 8th generation bone conduction technology. OpenRun delivers quality audio while leaving your eardrums open to surroundings for ultimate safety.
IP67 Waterproof Rated - Completely sweat and waterproof for workouts, fitness and running. Moisture detection alert included for safe charging. (Not suitable for swimming.)
8 Hours of Music & Calls - Enjoy eight continuous hours of music, calls and podcasts with our Bluetooth headphones. OpenRun also features a 10-minute quick charge for up to 1.5 hours of battery life. (Quick Charge Version of Aftershokz Aeropex
Outstanding Sound Quality - Bone conduction technology uses vibrations to transmit sound through your cheekbone directly to your inner ear for a premium audio experience.
Reviewer: Michael
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for working out, music, phone...
Review: I'm actually on my second pair of these after somehow losing my first pair. I love them! I had been looking for a good set of phones for the gym. I don't like ear buds (or anything that goes in my ear) and the over the ear headphones just never were secure enough. Enter these little guys. They're perfect. The sound clarity is excellent, but they don't completely block out all external sounds. And even though they don't cover your ears, external noise isn't as distracting as you might think.The fit is wonderful. The bar goes behind your head and the ear pieces go over your ear while the 'receivers' press against your jaw bone. While that might sound a bit weird, they're actually very comfortable. And the sound quality is great. Be warned that if you listen to loud music with much bass, the buds will vibrate and for me, it's an odd tickle. Other than that, music sounds great. Phone use is seamless. Incoming and outgoing calls route through the headset and the sound quality is excellent. These are a great option for someone who wants a quality, comfortable, multipurpose headset.

Reviewer: Matt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome concept and best customer support ever
Review: I originally had the Trekz unit (which is still working perfectly after many years of use), I love it and I was excited to finally see a nice design update, especially with the option to have a shorter frame, which was something that annoyed me on the Trekz.I did have a power problem on the OpenRun after 8 months of use and I can honestly say I have never experienced such a good customer support ever!!!... I had a reply within 2 days and my problem was fixed quasi immediately. This is of immense value for me and the clear effort from the brand to put out a great product and a great brand experience compels me to take the time to write this extensive review as a shout out for the Shokz team, so below is what I want to say about the product itself (and I know it's gonna sound like a paid review but it's not... 🙂 )Things I can't stand with earbuds in general are:1- the lack of comfort induced by having the bud in the ear for an extended period of time2- poor battery times and poor sound quality due to the earbud size format2- How cumbersome the charge case is in a pocket and the need to carry it all the time for the times when the buds need to be removedThe Shokz address all these issues because their architecture give them a little more volume to embark higher capacity batteries and better speakers. They can be used so comfortably for hours and whenever somebody talks to me, I can quickly drop the buds on my neck, which generally a very convenient way to carry them around, without being bulky and cumbersome like headphones.I want to say that they offer more awareness of the environment from not obstructing the ear canal but the sound can be so full (at least the way I use them 🙂 ), that they can just as easily prevent hearing sounds from the outside. Still what is for sure is that it's gotta be healthier to use bone conduction than shoving a foreign object in the ear canal all the time, especially with the effects of noise cancellation.Next improvements that I look forward to from the Shokz team:1- a longer charging cable, especially as they use a proprietary magnetic connector that you can't easily replace with another cable (I mean, seriously guys, what were you thinking with a cord that short....).2- an even more discreet frame, I'm thinking transparent plastic here...I hope this review will be helpful

Reviewer: SkyGuide
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wow! These Shokz are GREAT!
Review: I had no idea that bone conduction speakers would work this well!I have a solo outside job, and I love to have something to listen to (tunes, audiobooks, podcasts, etc.). I’ve tried a dozen different types of earbuds over the years; none have fit me well (but my adult kids love getting them”hand-me-downs” of my failed experiments). Headphones work great for me - I’m fond of Soundcore’s line of noise-cancelling cans - but become a hot sweaty mess when it gets hot. Further, I’m an avid cyclist, and I’m loath to lose audio clues of traffic.The solution to all of these (admittedly first-world) woes is these Shokz headphones! Completely open ear, nice fit on the temples, sit firmly on my head but so comfortable that I can wear them for hours. I’d give the sound quality a solid B grade; I’m also a musician (not great, but enthusiastic), and while these will never be confused for studio reference cans, they’re more than good enough for daily activities.I’ve only had these for a week, and I’ve not yet confirmed battery life - but they’ve outlasted my activities so far. One minor issue is that they use a proprietary (as far as I know) USB charging cord; the plug appears to be water-resistant (unlike USB-C, let’s say), but I’d love to have the option to charge in my truck and in my shop.Comes with a nice little drawstring bag, too.I’ll update after I’ve used them for a while, but my first impression is VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Reviewer: Yaani-Mai Gaddy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Comfortable enough to wear all day long!
Review: Great audio quality. Very comfortable. I like the mini size, it fits well and it comfortable enough to wear all day long. Has a long battery life & charges quickly. I use it for walking & working out & just general use all day long. I like that you can still hear other sounds around you so they are very safe to use. I bought them to use at shotgun competitions with my custom molded ear plugs. Now I wear them every day! Previously I used custom molded earplugs with sound but they were expensive & didn't work as well as these.

Reviewer: Mauro de Moura leite
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Produto bom para quem precisa ouvir música sem perder o que está acontecendo ao redor. Os headphones de um modo geral deixa a pessoa meio fora de órbita porque não se ouve nada o que se passa no mundo, bem diferente com esse produto. A qualidade do som não me parece muito boa em relação aos headphones convencionais, mas vale a pena

Reviewer: Candle Abra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I recently lost my Shokz Openrun minis while on vacation, so thought I would try a high end Open Ear alternative with directional acoustics as a replacement. While the open ear buds were high quality and highly reviewed, within a few hours using them I realized how superior the Shokz had been, compared to the open ear. The Shokz are far more comfortable, light weight and well fitting; I forgot I had them on. The sound clarity is exceptional in comparison. They are easy to operate with minimal buttons on clean lines, and hold a charge for at least 10 hours. I had not ever run the battery down completely. They are a better design then any other in-ear or open-ear headphones that I have used. They totally hit the sweet spot for comfort, ease-of-use, and sound quality. I have now bought new Shokz Mini to replace the lost ones and will be more careful not to lose them in the future.

Reviewer: Ecléctico
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: El producto llegó a tiempo y en buen estado, ya había usado el modelo OpenMove que eran muy buenos, pero éstos OpenRun, son aún mejores, más ligeros y al tener una diadema más corta me parecen más cómodos, no he puesto a prueba la batería, pero de momento han trabajado seis horas sin problema, la calidad del audio también parece mejor respecto de los OpenMove, pero al ser unos audífonos de conducción ósea no se les puede pedir "demasiado", funcionan para lo que están hechos.

Reviewer: Collin Lee
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Friend of mine recommended it because she knew I biked a lot, and so I wanted to give it a try. Honestly, for what I paid, it is definitely worth what I paid for. The sound quality is really good and clear, and ironically still makes it hard to hear people when you turn up the volume.When I use it when I'm biking, it is exceptional, I do put it up to the higher volumes but it still gets drowned out to some degree by traffic or ambient noise (i.e. wind). I also use it when I go climbing and it's so nice to listen to my own music and still be able to openly talk to other climbers. I think it makes it easier for me to talk to people and not make them feel like they're bothering me, because I enjoy talking to people in the climbing gym.As someone who also has a lot of issues with earwax build up and discomfort when I wear earbuds for long hours in a day, these bone conduction headphones are perfect for what I need and the battery enough for the day.Downside isn't necessarily the charging or battery life, it lasts the ideal length and I quickly plug it in for 30 mins - 1 hour at night. It's the charging plug not being a convenient, such as USB-C or Micro-USB port. I don't like dealing with one more additional cord to account for in my travels, as oppose to having a single universal cord.

Reviewer: Client d'Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Très confortable, la qualité du son est très correcte pour une utilisation sportive. Le micro est très bruyant si on prend des appels, le modèle supérieur avec réduction de bruit sera mieux si vous devez passer des appel. Bonne autonomie, je fais entre 5 et 6 sortie course à pied de 1 heure entre chaque charge.Ne me gêne pas si je porte des lunettes ou une casquette, mais gêne si je porte un bonnet ou un bandeau

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, comfort, and quality of the headphones. They mention that they don't stop outside noise or hinder regular hearing. Some appreciate the fit. However, some customers have mixed opinions on functionality, battery life, durability, and charging ability.

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