Hear Your Music.
And Everything Around You.
7th-generation bone conduction transmits audio through your cheekbones — ears completely open, surroundings completely audible. 29g titanium frame. IP55 sweat and rain resistance. 6-hour battery. Dual noise-cancelling mics. Multipoint pairing. The safe way to run with music.
The Headphones That Keep You Safe
Because They Don't Cover Your Ears.
Every conventional headphone — earbuds, over-ear, in-ear — makes the same fundamental trade-off: audio quality in exchange for environmental awareness. The better they sound, the more they isolate you from the world around you. For runners, cyclists, hikers, and commuters navigating real environments with real traffic, that trade-off has a safety cost. SHOKZ built the OpenMove to resolve it entirely: no ear canal contact, no eardrum engagement, full ambient sound at all times — audio delivered by vibrating your cheekbones directly.
Bone conduction transmits sound waves through the bones of the skull to the cochlea (inner ear) — completely bypassing the eardrum. The two transducers rest on your temporal bone in front of each ear. Your ear canals remain completely unblocked, meaning every ambient sound — traffic, voices, footsteps, warning signals — reaches your eardrums exactly as if you were wearing nothing. The OpenMove uses SHOKZ's 7th-generation bone conduction technology with PremiumPitch 2.0, a titanium frame for lightweight durability (29g total), and IP55 rating for sweat and rain resistance. TechRadar's reviewer found the audio "sounds every bit as good as the premium SHOKZ OpenRun." TechEBlog described "crisp, clear sound with a decent blend of midrange and high-end" with "voices remain clear as day."
Bluetooth 5.1 with multipoint pairing (two devices simultaneously). 6-hour battery life, 2-hour charge via USB-C. Dual noise-cancelling microphones. Three EQ modes: Standard (outdoor use), Vocal Booster (podcasts and audiobooks), and Ear-Plug Mode (train/airplane use with the included earplugs). 10-day standby. 10m/33ft Bluetooth range. One-size-fits-all titanium headband. Includes carrying pouch, USB-C cable, earplugs with case, and sticker pack. 2-year warranty. Compatible with iPhone, Android, PC, and Mac.
View on Amazon ↗Four Things That Make This
Unlike Every Other Sport Headphone.
The OpenMove doesn't compete with conventional earbuds on audio quality — it solves a problem they can't: letting you hear both your audio and your environment simultaneously.
Open-Ear Bone Conduction — Full Ambient Awareness at All Times
The defining feature and the reason bone conduction exists as a technology: your ear canals are never blocked. Traffic sounds, shouted warnings, approaching cyclists, barking dogs, the sound of your own footsteps — all reach your eardrums naturally and at full volume, without any filter or transparency mode simulation. SoundGuys' review states: "these pedestrian bone conduction headphones fit securely and let you hear the world as you naturally would." Tech Advisor goes further on safety: "the ear canal is left completely open, which makes the wearer far more aware of their surroundings and therefore safer when out cycling, running at night." The open-ear design also eliminates the risk of inner ear infection from prolonged sealed-earbud use — a secondary but real benefit for daily wearers. The transducers vibrate at your cheekbones; everything else is normal hearing.
29g Titanium Frame — The Weight You'll Forget You're Wearing
At 29 grams — roughly the weight of five standard paperclips — the OpenMove is genuinely light enough to forget during extended runs. The titanium headband provides both the structural integrity to hold the transducers in correct position against the cheekbones and the gentle, consistent clamping force that keeps the headset in place without bouncing or shifting during high-intensity movement. The Loam Wolf's reviewer confirmed: "the OpenMove turned out to be more natural feeling on the head than I had expected, sitting very comfortably and solidly — including getting them to sit well with an open face helmet and glasses without too much fiddling." TechEBlog noted "even if you're wearing glasses or a hat, the band holds you in place nicely." The one-size-fits-all titanium headband serves the vast majority of head sizes without adjustment — the titanium's natural tension does the fitting work.
Bluetooth 5.1 + Multipoint Pairing — Two Devices, Zero Switching
Multipoint pairing allows the OpenMove to maintain simultaneous Bluetooth connections with two separate devices — phone and laptop, for example. What Hi-Fi?'s reviewer tested this directly: "We pair the OpenMove with both our iPhone and laptop simultaneously and easily switch between them — the OpenMove simply states 'Device two, connected.' We pause audio on the iPhone and start playing a YouTube video on our MacBook Pro, and the headphones dutifully follow suit." This is a meaningfully useful feature for anyone who uses the same headset for both outdoor workouts and desk work: no reconnection protocol when switching contexts, no manual pairing — the headset follows the active audio source. Bluetooth 5.1 maintains rock-solid connection up to 10m/33ft even in congested wireless environments — TechEBlog confirmed uninterrupted signal in city traffic.
3 EQ Modes — Outdoor, Podcast & Earplug — for Every Listening Context
The OpenMove ships with three distinct EQ presets that address the most common listening scenarios. Standard Mode optimises the frequency response for outdoor use — balanced audio for music during exercise. Vocal Booster Mode boosts higher frequencies, making voices crisper and more pronounced — The Loam Wolf confirmed this is specifically designed for podcasts and audiobooks where voice intelligibility matters more than musical balance. Ear-Plug Mode lowers volume and reduces bass significantly, compensating for the effect of the included earplugs on bone conduction's natural sound signature — used on trains, airplanes, and noise-heavy environments where you want both ambient isolation and bone conduction audio. The included earplugs (with carry case) are a thoughtful addition — allowing users to toggle between the open-ear safety mode outdoors and a more immersive sealed listen in appropriate indoor settings.
Four Athletes and Users Who Need
Ears Open While Music Plays.
The OpenMove is not for everyone — it is specifically for people whose activities or environments require maintained environmental awareness while listening to audio.
The OpenMove's primary and most safety-critical use case. Road running and cycling in traffic requires hearing approaching vehicles, traffic signals, and pedestrian sounds — conventional earbuds eliminate or substantially reduce this. The OpenMove provides full ambient hearing at all times without compromise. SoundGuys specifically endorses: "anyone who spends a lot of time outside can benefit from the OpenMove." The IP55 rating handles sweat and rain; the titanium band stays in place at running pace; and the 6-hour battery covers most training volumes.
The open-ear design has zero conflict with glasses frames — the transducers rest on the cheekbone in front of the ear, and the headband sits behind the ear and around the back of the skull, leaving the ear and the glasses temple arm completely unoccupied. The Loam Wolf's reviewer specifically confirmed compatibility with both glasses and open-face helmets. Additionally, because bone conduction bypasses the eardrum, those with partial hearing loss or those who use hearing aids can sometimes benefit from bone conduction audio in the non-aided ear.
SHOKZ positions the OpenMove as their "portal to bone conduction" — the entry-level product designed for users who want to try the technology without the premium commitment of the OpenRun or OpenRun Pro. SoundGuys confirms the OpenMove and OpenRun Pro share the same IP55 rating. TechRadar found the audio quality matches the premium OpenRun. The OpenMove costs approximately half of the OpenRun Pro — making it the rational starting point for anyone uncertain whether bone conduction will work for their listening preferences before investing in higher-end models.
Multipoint pairing makes the OpenMove a versatile dual-use headset: paired to your laptop for calls and audio at your desk, and simultaneously to your phone for outdoor runs — no reconnection needed when switching contexts. What Hi-Fi?'s reviewer specifically notes: "The lack of sound leakage makes these headphones a good option for work." The dual noise-cancelling mics provide clear call quality on video calls. The minimal sound leakage means bone conduction audio doesn't disturb office colleagues — a noted concern with bone conduction at high volumes, but minimal at normal listening levels.
Complete Technical
Details
| Technology | 7th-generation bone conduction · PremiumPitch 2.0 · open-ear transducer design |
| Frame | Titanium headband · polycarbonate ear hooks · 29g total weight |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.1 · 10m/33ft range · multipoint pairing (2 devices) |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HSP · HFP · A2DP · AVRCP (no aptX or hi-res) |
| Battery | 135 mAh · 6 hours playback · 10-day standby · ~2 hour charge time |
| Charging | USB-C (rubber-flap protected port) |
| Waterproofing | IP55 — dust-proof + water-jet resistant · sweat and rain safe · not submersible |
| Microphones | Dual noise-cancelling microphones (right earpiece) |
| EQ Modes | Standard (outdoor) · Vocal Booster (podcasts) · Ear-Plug Mode (sealed listening) |
| Controls | Left: 1 multi-function button · Right: 2 buttons (volume/power/EQ) |
| Earplugs | Foam earplugs + carry case included — for Ear-Plug Mode use |
| Sound Leakage | 50% less than 6th-generation · minimal at normal listening volumes |
| Compatibility | iPhone · Android · PC · Mac (any Bluetooth-capable device) |
| Fit | One-size-fits-all · compatible with glasses · compatible with open-face helmets |
| Colour | Grey (this listing) · also available in White, Blue, Pink |
| In Box | OpenMove headset · USB-C cable · carrying pouch · earplugs + case · sticker pack |
| Warranty | 2 years — covers manufacturer defects |
| Rating | 4.4★ · 30,000+ verified Amazon reviews |
The Honest
Breakdown
We don't do paid reviews. This assessment draws on SoundGuys, TechRadar, What Hi-Fi?, Tech Advisor, and The Loam Wolf independent reviews, plus verified Amazon buyer feedback across 30,000+ reviews.
- ✓Full environmental awareness — ears never blocked; the most meaningful safety feature for any road-based sport activity
- ✓29g — genuinely featherweight; Tech Advisor recorded 11+ hours of actual use before battery death in real-world testing, significantly exceeding the 6-hour spec
- ✓Audio quality matches the premium OpenRun — TechRadar's direct comparison finding; the OpenMove doesn't sacrifice sound quality against its pricier siblings
- ✓Multipoint pairing — simultaneous phone + laptop connection; What Hi-Fi? verified seamless automatic switching
- ✓IP55 rating matches the OpenRun Pro — same weather resistance at entry-level price; SoundGuys specifically noted this parity
- ✓Compatible with glasses, hats, helmets — open-ear design has no conflict with any standard eyewear or headgear
- ✓3 EQ modes including Ear-Plug Mode — meaningful versatility for indoor/outdoor use contexts
- ✓Dual noise-cancelling mics — clear call quality confirmed across multiple reviews
- ✓Minimal sound leakage — What Hi-Fi? confirms this is not a concern at normal listening volumes
- ✓2-year warranty · USB-C charging · rock-solid Bluetooth 5.1 connection
- —7th-gen bone conduction, not 9th-gen — the OpenRun Pro 2 uses 9th-generation technology with a more refined sound signature; audiophile-level listeners may notice the difference
- —No fast charging — 2-hour charge time vs the fast-charge feature on premium SHOKZ models; plan ahead for daily users
- —Polycarbonate ear hooks, not flexible metal — TechRadar noted the harder polycarbonate material can create more pressure points than the flexible metal hooks of the OpenRun; longer sessions may reveal discomfort for some head shapes
- —Positioning is critical — millimetre-level placement against the cheekbone significantly affects volume and sound quality; first-time users need a brief learning period to find their optimal fit position
- —Cheekbone vibration at high volume — the tactile vibration sensation on the cheekbones is inherent to bone conduction technology; noticeable at high volumes, which some users find distracting
- —Not for swimming — IP55 covers sweat and rain jets, not submersion; for swimming, the SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro is the appropriate model
For Every Athlete Who Deserves
Music and Safety at the Same Time.
The OpenMove is the right choice for anyone whose sport or lifestyle requires maintained environmental awareness — and who wants the world's most trusted bone conduction brand at its most accessible price.
Hear the music. Hear the traffic. Hear everything.
29g. IP55. Bone conduction. SHOKZ.
7TH GEN BONE CONDUCTION · OPENMOVE · 29G · IP55 · BLUETOOTH 5.1 · MULTIPOINT · 6HR BATTERY · DUAL MIC · 3 EQ MODES · 2YR WARRANTY
Questions People
Actually Ask
The Best Entry Point Into
Safe, Open-Ear Sport Audio.
The SHOKZ OpenMove earns its Editor's Pick as the most accessible, well-validated entry into bone conduction sport audio — delivering the IP55 rating, open-ear safety, and audio quality that TechRadar found equivalent to the premium OpenRun, at approximately half the price of the OpenRun Pro. The Awareness score (9.3) is the highest on the page and is the product's defining achievement: no other sport headphone format delivers 100% uncompromised environmental hearing alongside audio, because no other format leaves the ear canal completely open. The Value score (9.4) reflects the entry-level pricing against SHOKZ's flagship IP55 rating and multipoint Bluetooth 5.1 — SoundGuys directly noted these parity specs as a reason to choose the OpenMove over the more expensive model.
The honest calibration: the 7th-gen bone conduction produces less refined bass than the 9th-gen OpenRun Pro 2. The polycarbonate ear hooks can create pressure points on longer sessions compared to the flexible metal hooks of premium models. There's no fast charging. And positioning the transducers precisely against the cheekbones takes a brief learning period for first-time users. These are real limitations — but they are limitations relative to more expensive SHOKZ models, not relative to the broader headphone category. No conventional earbud at any price offers what the OpenMove does: a run, a ride, or a walk where you hear both your playlist and the world you're moving through.