Shokz

Shokz headphones and earbuds offer an open-ear approach to listening, letting you enjoy music, podcasts, calls, and more without fully covering your ears.

Different styles suit different ways of listening. Shokz bone conduction models sit outside the ear and transmit sound without traditional in-ear speakers, while open-ear earbuds provide a more familiar earbud experience without blocking the ear canal.

Explore a range of Shokz open-ear headphones, bone conduction headphones, and earbuds designed for active lifestyles and everyday listening.

Find Shokz headphones for running, workouts, and swimming

Whether you're heading out for a run, training at the gym, or looking for headphones for everyday use, there are Shokz options designed around different activities. The Shokz OpenRun family is built with running and workouts in mind, while Shokz OpenFit earbuds offer an open-ear fit for everyday listening. Shokz OpenSwim models are made specifically designed for swimming and water-based activities.

Which type of Shokz headphones should you buy?

The right Shokz headphones depend on how you plan to use them. If you want headphones for running, cycling, or workouts, Shokz OpenRun models use bone conduction technology to keep your ears open while you listen. 

For everyday listening, commuting, and calls, Shokz OpenFit earbuds offer an open-ear design with a more traditional speaker-based listening experience.

If swimming is your priority, look to the Shokz OpenSwim range, which is designed specifically for use in the water.

When comparing Shokz headphones and earbuds, consider fit, battery life, water resistance, call features, and the type of listening experience that best matches your activities.

What are Shokz bone conduction headphones?

Shokz bone conduction headphones transmit sound through vibrations rather than placing speakers directly inside your ears. This leaves your ears open to surrounding sounds, which can be useful when running, walking, cycling, or listening in environments where greater awareness is important.

Not every Shokz product uses bone conduction technology. The brand also offers open-ear earbuds with speaker-based designs, giving you different ways to enjoy an open-ear fit.

Are Shokz headphones waterproof?

Water protection varies between Shokz headphones and earbuds. Some models are designed to handle sweat, rain, and workouts, while Shokz OpenSwim models are made specifically for swimming and use in the water. Check the water-resistance rating of each model before choosing one for swimming or other water-based activities.

Is Shokz the same as AfterShokz?

Yes. Shokz was formerly known as AfterShokz, so shoppers searching for AfterShokz headphones may recognize many of the same open-ear and bone conduction technologies under the Shokz name today.