Have you heard of bone conduction headphones? We hadn’t until Shokz (formerly known as Aftershokz) came onto the market in 2012.
How do bone conduction headphones work?
Bone conduction headphones work by transmitting vibrations through your cheekbones rather than from a speaker, like in traditional earphones. This means your ears are not covered, which allows you to properly hear what is going on around you while still listening to your music.
What are the benefits of Bone conduction headphones?
The benefits of bone conduction headphones are :
- More comfortable fit
- Better situational awareness
- A less bulky earphone design
- Easier to clean due to no direct contact with ears
1. OPENMOVE
The Openmove is the cost-effective model, designed for versatility and everyday use. This model is perfect for running, going to the gym or walking the streets thanks to it’s lightweight, water resistant design
- 6 hours battery life
- 7th Gen Bone Conduction Technology
- IP55 Water Resistant
2. OPENRUN
Formerly known as the Aeropex, the OpenRun is the brand's top-selling model. It features a long-lasting battery, quick charge technology and a water resistant design.
- 8 hour battery life + quick charge
- 8th Gen Bone Conduction Technology
- Lightest model of the series
- IP67 Waterproof
3. OPENRUN PRO
The OpenRun Pro is similar in design to the OpenRun, but features superior sound quality thanks to 9th Generation Bone Conduction with Shokz TurboPitch™ Technology. It also has superior, 10 hour battery life with quick charge.
- 10 hour battery life + quick charge
- 9th Generation Bone Conduction with Shokz TurboPitch™ Technology
- IP55 Water Resistant
4. OPENSWIM
As the name suggests, the OpenSwim headphones are designed for swimming. They are not bluetooth compatible, rather they use internal storage to play music. They feature IP68 water resistant technology and are fully submersible
- 8 hour battery life
- 7th Gen Bone Conduction Technology
- Not Bluetooth compatible
- IP68 waterproof
- Comfortable with swimming cap
