Bone Conduction Headphones

Hear your music and your surroundings at the same time. Shop Shokz bone conduction headphones, from the lightweight OpenMove and OpenRun for running and cycling to the waterproof OpenSwim Pro and the OpenComm2 and OpenMeet office headsets with boom mics.

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How to choose bone conduction headphones

Bone conduction headphones rest on your cheekbones, in front of your ears, and send sound as gentle vibrations. Your ear canals stay open, so you can still hear traffic, teammates or a colleague at your desk.

1. Match the model to your activity.

  • Running, cycling and the gym: OpenMove, OpenRun, OpenRun Air 2 and OpenRun Pro 2. OpenMove is water resistant, and OpenRun, OpenRun Mini and OpenRun Air 2 are rated IP67 against sweat and rain.
  • Swimming: OpenSwim Pro is rated IP68 and has built-in MP3 storage, because Bluetooth doesn't travel through water.
  • Calls and the office: OpenComm2 and OpenMeet add a noise-cancelling boom mic. UC versions include a USB-A or USB-C dongle for your computer.

2. Pick your size. Several models come in a Mini version with a shorter band for smaller heads.

3. Set your budget. Prices run from about $100 for OpenMove to $300 for OpenSwim Pro. The Pro models add a noise-cancelling mic for clearer calls.

Bone conduction FAQ

Can other people hear my music?

At moderate volume very little sound escapes. At high volume people right next to you may hear some.

What is the difference between bone conduction and air conduction?

Bone conduction sends vibrations through your cheekbones. Air conduction open-ear headphones, such as Shokz OpenFit (in our Headphones collection), aim a small speaker into your ear without covering it. Both keep your ears open.

Do bone conduction headphones help with hearing loss?

Some people with certain types of hearing loss find them easier to use, but they are not hearing aids. Ask your audiologist first.