Bone Conduction Headphones

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are the cream of the crop when it comes to bone conduction headphones. The tried and true design wins me over again, making these an excellent pair of running earbuds. Just as before, the OpenRun Pro 2 have app support, with a few more features this time around.

The Shokz OpenRun Pro are as premium as bone conduction headphones get. Unlike Shokz' other bone conduction headsets, the OpenRun Pro have app support to better manage the device. With a dust and water-resistant build, you can take these headphones just about anywhere without worrying about damaging them.

Upon its debut, the AfterShokz Air was a coveted bone conduction headset with a uniquely sturdy build. Today, Shokz' (formerly AfterShokz) offerings are more enticing than the Air. If you can find it on promotion, the Air is a fine deal, but there are better options from the same company that cost less.

The Suunto Wing are flagship bone conduction headphones with a handful of unique features up their sleeves. At a glance, they look just like Shokz’ famed flagship, but that’s really where the similarities end. Suunto’s Wing come with a price that demands attention, but these headphones might not be worth your dollar.

The Shokz OpenRun are a mild upgrade to one of the most popular bone conduction headphones around, the Aeropex by AfterShokz (now "Shokz"). Shokz includes a welcome quick charge feature along with Bluetooth 5.1.

The OpenComm2 UC is a niche product with a narrow application for use, and if you can accept that then the price might not seem too expensive. The one-size-fits-most design inherently excludes some users. Battery life is impressive and the microphone rejects noise quite well.

The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget.

The OpenFit Pro delivers noise reduction on open-ear earbuds with Shokz's best sound quality yet, but the uncomfortable ANC pressure sensation and $50 premium make them a tough sell unless you specifically need partial noise dampening.