![]() ![]() And, since you’ll most likely get it to make calls, keeping the volume at a reasonable level is easy. Of course, you do have to pay a hefty price for OpenComm UC and the vibrations of bone conduction technology at higher volumes can feel unpleasant but we think it’s worth the cost. While it wasn’t quite on par with holding a phone up to our face – a longer boom mic might have closed the gap – it’s still better than most headsets out there. We were also very impressed with the mic quality. And, of course, your ears will be completely uncovered so they start to feel cramped or get sweaty. Since it weighs significantly less than traditional headsets, you won’t feel like you’re really wearing anything, even after hours of use. To start, at 33 grams, the OpenComm UC is incredibly lightweight. ![]() So, when Shokz decided to put bone conduction technology in a productivity-minded headset, we were here for it. Headsets are tiring when you spend all day making calls. The OpenRun Pro are the best bone conduction headphones you can buy right now, and they prove that opting for safety doesn't have to mean compromising on sound quality. ![]() The only downside is that those new bass transducers sometime felt a little tickly against our cheekbones, but that's a minor gripe. Plus, the quick-charge function gives you an hour and a half of playtime on just a five-minute charge. The headset is still light and comfortable to wear, and it stayed comfortable during testing, even during our longest training runs. You can even tweak the EQ settings in the new Shokz app to optimize the sound for music or audiobooks.ĭesign-wise the OpenRun Pro are very similar to the original OpenRun (below), but Shokz has made a few thoughtful design tweaks, including repositioning the charging port, so it's now easier to access and increasing the size of the volume/power buttons. These headphones contain a set of new bass transducers that deliver far richer sound than any other bone conduction headsets we've tested, which is a real advantage for activities like running, where a solid beat can drive you on. Usually, opting for bone conduction headphones means compromising on sound quality, but thanks to the Shokz OpenRun Pro, that's no longer the case. The newer OpenRun Pro model in our list below does offer more superior specs, but.the OpenRun are still some of the best bone conduction headphones around and a better value option for most people. We found the improvements in bass and clarity to be noticeable, and with an improved eight hours of battery life and the same quick-charge support as the Trekz Air. On the sound front, Shokz has adjusted its approach to delivering audio to your ears to improve the bass performance and offer less vibration and sound leakage than the brand's other headphones. Dual noise-cancelling mics are available when you need to take calls, too. Despite their slender frame, they include two physical buttons to control volume, and the move to a proprietary charging setup helps them achieve that improved water-resistance rating. They're 30% smaller and 13% lighter than the company's Trekz Air headphones, and they have an IP67 water-resistance rating, so they're an excellent option for exercise and use in the rain. The Shokz OpenRun (originally called the AfterShokz Aeropex before the company rebranded itself in December 2021) is a flagship headset that offers an impressively small and light design, plus a slight step up in sound quality over rival bone conduction headphones. Read our full H2O Audio Tri Multi-Sport review However, that's only a very minor inconvenience and doesn't take away from the fact that these are the best bone conduction headphones right now. The button controls are a little finnicky, so do take time to master and memorize them. Underwater, podcasts’ sound quality was just as good. In the air, both music and podcasts sounded great and were surprisingly rich, whether streaming by Bluetooth or from the flash drive. Outside of the water, however, you still have that Bluetooth connectivity so you can stream any music or podcast you like.ĭuring our testing, they've also proven to be great for listening in general – a little bass-heavy, but rich-sounding overall in all modes. Best for swimming as well as for land-based workouts, they come with its own MP3 player that stores 8GB's worth of music, which means that you don't have to rely on Bluetooth connectivity when you're in the water. The H2O Audio Tri Multi-Sport bone conduction headphones may be among the pricier options on our list, but they're certainly the best value of the bunch being more feature-rich than the others. ![]()
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