SHOKZ OpenMove - Open-Ear Bluetooth Sport Headphones, Bone Conduction Wireless Earphones, Sweatproof for Running and Workouts, with Sticker Pack, Grey

I recently purchased the SHOKZ OpenMove Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, and they are fantastic!Comfort & Fit:The open-ear design is lightweight and comfortable for long listening sessions. I can wear them while running or working out without feeling any discomfort.Sound Quality:Audio is clear and well-balanced. The bone-conduction technology delivers excellent sound while still allowing me to hear ambient noise, which is perfect for outdoor activities.Connectivity & Battery Life:Pairing with my devices was quick and easy. Battery life is impressive, providing hours of continuous use before needing a recharge.Durability:The headphones feel sturdy and well-built, designed to withstand daily use, workouts, and travel.Final Thoughts:If you want comfortable, safe, and high-quality open-ear headphones for running, cycling, or daily use, the SHOKZ OpenMove is a top choice. Highly recommended!

I've had these headphones for over a year now, and I'm very happy with them. I found out how much I like them when I bought a cheaper brand to give my sister, who would only be using them for talking on the phone. I tried out the cheaper one before I gave it to her, and ended up returning those. What they didn't have that these do: 1. clear sound (the cheaper ones cut off the beginning of words frequently) 2. better and easier to use controls. The large button on the left ear that you can press to stop and start your music, podcast etc. is really handy and easy to access (vs trying to use a tiny button on the right that also controls volume and several other things, depending on how many times you press it). 3. It's easy to see the light that tells you if they're on or off etc.I love that I can still hear things around me when I'm running, like birds singing, etc. I like listening to podcasts while I work in the yard. And I like that I don't have something stuck in my ear, which I've always hated. I tried wireless earbuds and hated them. If they fell out, they ended up in the dirt on the ground.

I've been a fan of this brand for a while. It was honestly a godsend for me, as I can't wear inner earbuds. My ear canals are too small for even the smallest ones I've found. I don't like carrying around big over the ear headphones and the outer earbuds are kind of becoming a thing of the past, particularly after phones started dropping the audio jack. I got one of the mid-priced ones they had and they lasted me a good long while - they still work, but they finally broke in a way that I can't really repair without impacting the device's ability to rest on my temporal bones. For reference, I got these before the company rebranded themselves from Aftershokz to simply Shokz, which I think happened about 5 years ago. These likely would have lasted longer, except that I'm admittedly a bit rough on my electronics.These are a marked change from the earlier unit, which was smooth silicone and plastic. I chose these for the price point, but also because I thought the metal might make them harder to break. I'll have to wait a bit to weigh in on that one, as the older pair I had took years to finally start breaking down. Others have mentioned that these are a bit awkward on the head compared to the ones in the higher priced tiers. I have to agree on that. While I do think I'm getting a more durable unit, the headset is a bit more awkwardly placed than the other models. At times it sort of battles for space with my eyeglasses, but not in a way that I'd find a deal breaker. It's just a bit of a transition period, although if you are very sensitive to things like that I recommend going for one of the slimmer units.As far as sound goes, these are nice. I can tell that they've worked on the sound quality since their earlier units, as it's a bit crisper and clearer than my other set. I do get the impression that the higher dollar sets might be a bit better, but I think that's more because it might sit on the temporal bone a bit more smoothly than these might on my head. Other than that, I am pretty happy that the headset can be charged with a type C USB cord. This makes it easier to charge these any time, any where. These have a decent amount of charge time so I'm not particularly worried about this running out all of a sudden, but it is good to have. These do hold less of a charge than the mid-tier units, so keep that in mind. If you're someone who often goes long periods without charging things or can spend 10+hours using your headphones, you'll definitely want to go with the next tier up. Still, for my purposes these are fine. Another user mentioned some ear soreness - I haven't experienced that so far. I think part of this is because I'm kind of used to this via my eyeglasses and prior set - but I think that this will vary by person in general.Overall, I'm pretty pleased with these. I will admit that I liked the mid-tier type headset more as far as charge time and comfort goes, but this gets the job done and meets my needs. It also feels slightly more durable, but time will only tell with that. I might eventually replace these with a mid-tier when they wear out, but if they're anything like my old headset it's going to be a while and it'll go out kicking and screaming. Highly recommend.

This is my second set of OpenMove Shokz bone-conduction earphones. That tells you how much I liked the first set. I bought a second set so that I could have one charging while I'm listening on the other one. One thing I really like about this is that the headset says, "Charge me!" when the battery is low. It leaves no ambiguity as to the state of the battery in your headset.I mostly listen to audiobooks, and so I find the battery lasts much longer than the advertised six hours. I'm guessing that time is based on the headset being at full volume.From what I can tell, the sound technology in this second set has been improved upon over the first set I bought. The sound is clearer and louder than the older set. I especially notice this when the reader (of the audio book) drops his voice.These also work well with earplugs or cotton balls when I'm in noisy areas. I can plug one ear to hear the book and am still able to hear my surroundings with the other ear.The Bluetooth connectivity works well once you get it connected. As with any Bluetooth device, the initial setup can take some fenagling. Once it is set up, the device connects quickly. That said, since I have two of the same device, it can get interesting when I'm switching between them in my phone or Kindle since they have the same name in the list of Bluetooth devices. It still takes not more than a minute to get past this small obstacle.I also like the start/stop button on the left earphone. It is an actual button, and so you know when you push it. Plus, there is a beep when you push the button to provide extra confirmation.