Shokz - OpenComm Noise-Canceling Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset - Black
Model: C102-AN-BK-US
SKU: 6492132
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I bought these as I cannot wear earbuds for extended period of time due to discomfort and to preserve battery when not in use. This OpenComm headset is perfect for reasons I did not realize until continued use: PROS 1. Battery life - I've spend hours on conference calls and listening to YouTube. 2. Comfort - I wear these all day (with glasses) with no discomfort. I used in home office, car, and playing football with my sons. 3. Call Quality and Audio - Based on reviews and my own personal use, calls are clear on both ends and noise elimination works well. The audio is excellent for low/medium volume media. 4. Solid/Stable Connectivity - I used AirPods Pros and AirPods prior to AfterShokz. Although Apple has technology to sense switching between different devices, it does not work all the time. I actually prefer how AfterShokz require you to disconnect from a device before you can connect to another. 5. PRICE/Materials - MSRP is $159, I got mine during sale for $139. The headset is extremely durable with a soft silicone feel. The case included is high quality full protective hardshell case. CONS 1. Like any bone conducting headset, as a tradeoff to not having anything in your ears or covering your ears, the sound quality at high volume will not be comparable to products like AirPods or traditional wired/wireless headsets. The only time I go back to AirPods is when I want to listen to my music at full volume. 2. Charging Cable - proprietary cable
This review is from AfterShokz - OpenComm Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset - Slate Gray
Posted by AfterShokzGameChanger
I drive tow truck for a living and these are perfect. I can listen to music or books while I drive and take phones calls hands free. I can hear better then with my phone speaker. I’ve been told about the improved quality from my end sense I’ve been using this head set. They are comfortable and I wear them sometimes all day. They charge very fast and the battery last all day. Has yet to go dead on me even if I forget to charge them at night. Highly recommend
Posted by JoshuaT
3 weeks in and I can say for a fact that these are the best headset that I've ever owned!! I can literally wear them all day and if I wanted to all night long and I feel like I'm not wearing anything. If it wasn't for the boom and these darn facial masks I wouldn't even know I had it on. I'm not going to deduct any stars but probably the only annoying thing at all is the metal strap on the back when you lean back on a headrest or try to lay down on a pillow the headset moves and it's a little awkward but I can definitely live with it. Every single person I talk to can hear me clearly, I know this because I've asked them. The noise canceling on this Bluetooth headsets seem to be doing its job. Battery life is exceptional too I can go at least a day and a half of constant listening to music before the battery dies. Yesterday was the first day that at 10% battery life it shut down. I was trying to see how long it would last it and it almost lasted two work days worth. One last thing this may seem kind of weird but if you're listening to a really good song and you want just a little more volume tilt your head upwards and you'll get just a little more sound coming out of your headphones I think it's because they're putting pressure on the bone. I have also not put in any earplugs which is what I heard would help if you wanted to have more noise canceling from your surrounding area. But I drive for a living and I need to hear my surroundings so I don't even bother.
This review is from AfterShokz - OpenComm Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset - Slate Gray
Posted by SupermanChad
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Customers are enthusiastic about the sound quality and comfort of the OpenComm Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset. Many appreciate the long battery life and lightweight design, while some users found the fit and volume levels to be less than ideal. A few also reported issues with the microphone functionality.