Tired of either using earbuds or over-the-ear headphones? There are other options out there, like the Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Open-Ear Headphones. They use an open-ear design that lets you listen without placing earbuds inside your ears. Their wraparound frame weighs 26 grams, while eighth-generation bone conduction technology sends audio through vibrations at your cheekbones. The headphones also carry an IP67 rating for sweat and water resistance, although Amazon notes that they are not suitable for swimming. A matching sports headband is included with the package as well, in case you want to wear them to the gym or while being active.
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Unique headphones using bone conduction for sound that projects inward
The open-ear fit avoids the sealed feeling created by traditional earbuds and over-ear headphones. Shokz uses a lightweight wraparound frame that sits around your head while keeping the speakers positioned near your cheekbones. Nothing goes inside your ear canal, so you can still hear nearby voices, traffic, alerts, and other environmental sounds while listening. It’s an intriguing type of build, especially if you’re not used to your audio being private in this way — it’s a different alternative to the way you normally hear audio through Bluetooth earbuds, etc.
