Shokz

Shokz describes itself as the world's leading pioneer in Open-Ear technology, developing headphones that keep the ears open so users can hear their surroundings. Its key Open-Ear technologies are Bone Conduction Technology and DirectPitch™ Technology. The brand's product line spans bone conduction sports headphones, open-ear earbuds, and communication headsets, including OpenRun, OpenFit, OpenDots, OpenSwim and OpenMove models. Shokz states it has expanded to 60 countries and regions.

Shokz states that it began because, while other headphones chase an isolated listening experience, it pursued a different vision: a future that brings people together and lets users keep their ears open to hear what is going on around them. This led the brand to create its Open-Ear Headphones. Shokz describes itself as the world's leading pioneer in Open-Ear technology, adhering to technology-driven and user-driven product development, with key Open-Ear technologies being Bone Conduction Technology and DirectPitch™ Technology. The brand states it has expanded to 60 countries and regions.

• 2024

  Released OpenSwim Pro and OpenDots 2.

• 2023

  Expanded OpenFit series with open-ear earbuds.

• 2022

  Launched OpenRun Pro flagship sports headphones.

• 2020

  Introduced 7th generation bone conduction technology.

• 2019

  Rebranded from AfterShokz to Shokz.

• 2011

  Founded as AfterShokz in Shenzhen, China.

Open-Ear technology pioneer focused on listening while staying aware of surroundings

• OpenDots 2

  Open-Ear Clip-On Earbuds crafted for sound and secure comfort, with USB-C charging port, priced at $199.95.

• OpenRun Air 2

  Bone Conduction Sports Headphones designed for lightweight comfort, available in 2 sizes, with USB-C charging port, priced at $129.95.

• OpenRun Pro 2

  Bone Conduction Sports Headphones designed for powerful training audio, with USB-C charging port, priced at $159.95.

• OpenFit Air 2

  Workout open earbuds built for featherlight comfort, with USB-C charging port, priced at $129.95.

• OpenFit Pro

  Open earbuds with noise reduction and superior sound, with USB-C charging port, priced at $249.95.

• OpenSwim Pro

  Bone Conduction Headphones for swimming, with USB-C charging port, priced at $229.95.

• OpenSwim

  Bone Conduction Headphones for swimming (MP3 only), with USB-C charging port, priced at $149.95. Features 7th Generation Technology for stereo sound, 4GB of MP3 storage (not Bluetooth compatible), IP68 waterproof rating, and 8-hour battery life.

• OpenMove

  Bone Conduction Headphones at a budget-friendly price, with USB-C charging port, priced at $79.95. Features 7th Gen Bone Conduction Technology, 6-hour battery life, IP55 water resistance, and lightweight 29g design.

• 2023

  Concentrated complaints over quality and after-sales service for thousand-yuan bone conduction headphones

  Numerous consumers complained that multiple Shokz bone conduction headphone models suffered from sound leakage, battery swelling, distortion, cracking, and repeated failures; some repairs required payment, and after-sales handling was criticized as evasive. The brand's reputation was damaged.

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