As an audiologist, I get a lot of questions about best Shokz headphones. Do you enjoy listening to music while running, walking, or other activities? The nice thing about these headphones is that your ears are open, so you can hear your surroundings. Bone conduction technology allows you to hear the music without blocking out the sound around you. Let’s look at the best Shokz headphones:
Exciting newest Pro best Shokz headphones
- Open Run Pro Shokz headphones. Newest version (9th generation). Highlights: these are very good quality headphones that allow open ear comfort, bass boost enhancement, and 10 hours of use on a single charge. Another nice feature is the “quick charge” that can get you 1.5 hours of use on 5 min of charge. They are also water resistant (IP55), perfect for if you’re out in the rain. Cons: pricetag. Most users find these comfortable but they are one size fits all, so for some head sizes these won’t fit well. Price: $180.
Snugfit best Shokz headphones
- Open Run Shokz headphones. Highlights: the pro headphones (above) are the newest version but these are still very good quality 8th generation bone conduction headphones. More snug fit, perfect for a smaller head or tighter fit. 8 hour battery life on a full charge. 10 minute quick charge feature gets you 1.5 hour of use. They also have a higher water resistant rating (IP67), so are able to withstand sweat, rain, or moisture. Cons: may vibrate at higher volume level. Price: $130.
Best cost effective Shokz headphones
- OPENMOVE Shokz sport headphones. Highlights: bone conduction 7th generation headphones at more cost effective pricetag the the newest version, 6 hours of battery life on a full charge, water resistant (IP 55). Cons: shorter battery life than the newer versions and no quick charge feature, one size fits all. Price: $80.
Best Shokz headset
- OPENCOMM Bluetooth headset. Highlights: Bluetooth headset with 7th generation bone conduction technology to help cut out background noise while still being able to hear your surroundings. Noise cancelling boom microphone and 16 hours of talk time (or 8 hours of listening). 5 minute quick charge gets you up to 2 hours of talk time. Cons: technology is more complex when interfacing with multiple devices, though this is not specific to this headset (more so to Bluetooth). Again, one size fits all. Price: $160.
Best Shokz headphones for swimming
- OPENSWIM headphones. Highlights: wireless 7th generation bone conduction headphones for swimming, 8 hours of listening from a full charge, completely waterproof. Cons: while good quality, sound will not be the same underwater. Price: $150.
Best Aftershokz headphones
- Aftershokz bone conduction headphones. Highlights: still a good quality product, though an earlier version, more affordable than the newest edition, decent sound quality, and 6 hour battery life. Cons: Bluetooth connectivity may not be as good as the newer version. Price: $99.
Best Bass Boost Bone Conduction headphones
- Mojawa Mojo 1 headphones. Highlights: these headphones offer great bass sound along with 8 hour battery life, secure fit, and are water resistant (IP 67). Cons: bulkier than other brands. Price: $99.
I hope you enjoyed this list of best Shokz headphones. Have you tried bone conduction headphones? Which one is your favorite? What activities do you prefer wearing bone conduction headphones for? We would love to hear from you contact us here.
