Headphones

Shokz is arguably the leading brand when it comes to open-ear bone conduction headphones. The company brought the technology into the mainstream for commercial use, and it’s still leading the market with technical improvements. OpenRun is probably Shokz’s most popular model, but OpenMove is often recommended as an alternative. So, which is best, and what is the difference? OpenMove is a budget-friendly version of OpenRun. Its manufacturing quality is slightly lower, it has a slightly less comfortable fit, and its battery life isn’t as good … Read more

Shokz’s OpenRun (formerly known as Aeropex) has been the standard in bone conduction sports headphones for many years. However, Shokz released an upgraded model, the OpenRun Pro. Both models are for sale with no plans to discontinue the original. But many new users wonder which one they should buy, the OpenRun or OpenRun Pro? The OpenRun Pro headphones use 9th generation bone conduction technology, while the OpenRun uses 8th generation tech. This gives the Pro a slight advantage in sound quality and deeper bass. It … Read more

Shokz has put in a lot of effort to ensure that its headphones are perfectly compatible with as many devices as possible, including iPhones. This means problems don’t happen often; most people can connect without issues. But problems can still sneak in unexpectedly. So, what can you do when your Shokz headphones aren’t connecting to your iPhone? Shokz headphones use Bluetooth to connect with your iPhone, so if they are not connecting, it means there’s a Bluetooth problem. Most issues can be resolved by turning … Read more

Shokz is regarded as the pioneer of commercial bone conduction headphone technology, and the company aims to pack every set of headphones full of features to improve our lives and listening experience. But since most people don’t use headphones with only their smartphones, people often ask me if it is possible to connect Shokz headphones to multiple devices. While traditionally, Shokz bone conduction headphones can connect to multiple devices simultaneously using a technology known as “Multipoint Pairing.” This allows you to pair them with two … Read more

Bone conduction headphones are an incredible feat of technology, but as great as their benefits might be, volume isn’t one of them. Many users, feeling their Shokz(formerly AfterShokz) are not loud enough, report that the output volume is considerably lower than regular earphones at the same volume level. So, how can you make your Shokz bone conduction headphones, such as the OpenRun and OpenRun Pro models, louder? You can make your Shokz(formerly AfterShokz) louder by increasing the volume on the headset. If that doesn’t suffice, … Read more

Bone conduction headphones are fast becoming the standard in earpieces for athletes. Shokz pioneered the commercialization of bone conduction headphone technology, and its products are still synonymous with the industry. But when headphone giant Philips released its A6606 competitor to the Shokz OpenRun, it begs the question: Which one is the best? Shokz’s OpenRun headphones have the advantage of years of bone conduction experience. They have good sound quality and are very comfortable to wear. But Philips knew what it had to contend with, so … Read more

Shokz’s OpenRun has long been a de facto standard in bone conduction headphones for athletes and sports enthusiasts, even more so when the company announced the OpenRun Pro. But with the release of the new OpenFit, many people wonder if that would be a better option and what the differences are. Let’s compare the OpenFit with the OpenRun Pro and find out. Verdict: The Shokz OpenFit is similar to regular air conduction earbuds, but they don’t plug your ears at all. The Shokz OpenRun Pro … Read more