# Shokz OpenMove: specs and price

**Price (US):** $79.95 (Regular price $79.95 from shokz.com (OpenMove product page and comparison table)), as of 2026-07-10. Among the 14 bone conduction headphones we track it is the cheapest; category median $150.
**Brand:** Shokz
**Released:** 2020-09
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 51/100, #10 of 14 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $79.95 |
| Brand | Shokz |
| Released | 2020-09 |
| Transducer type | bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0, 7th gen) |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Battery life hours | 6 |
| Charging time hours | 2 |
| IP rating | IP55 |
| Weight grams | 29 |
| Frequency response (Hz) | — |
| Onboard storage (GB) | — |
| Driver size (mm) | — |
| Mic type | dual noise-cancelling microphone |
| Multi point pairing | Yes |
| Noise cancelling mic | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $80, the Shokz OpenMove is the cheapest of the 14 bone conduction headphones we track, where the median is $150. On the spec sheet, its bluetooth version of 5.1 is the lowest of the 13, its battery life hours of 6 is the lowest of the 14, and its charging time hours of 2 is the highest of the 9.

## What reviewers say

Both whitelisted hands-on reviews cover the exact Shokz OpenMove and survived verification. Both praise the open-ear safety design, USB-C charging (vs proprietary/micro-USB on older Shokz) and the sub-$80 price. SoundGuys (6.8/10) calls the sound 'just fine' and knocks the near-absent bass; TechRadar rates audio highly ('every bit as good as the premium OpenRun') but flags earhook discomfort behind the ear after about an hour. TechRadar's real-world battery test came in closer to seven hours. Both note the fit shifting on the cheekbones and less comfort than pricier Shokz models. All quotes and the single measured value confirmed as literal substrings of the source text. (Based on 2 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2020-09-28–2024-10-24.)

Praised: Open-ear design keeps you aware of surroundings, good for safety; Affordable, entry-level price (under $80); USB-C charging (vs proprietary/micro-USB on older Shokz); Sound quality acceptable-to-good for bone conduction.
Flagged: Fit/comfort issues: shifts on cheekbones, discomfort behind ear after ~1 hour; Weak bass / limited low-end inherent to bone conduction; No fast charging, modest ~6h rated battery; Awkward magnetized earpieces snap together at the neck.
Disagreement: Sound quality: TechRadar rates audio highly ('every bit as good as the premium OpenRun'), while SoundGuys is more reserved ('sounds just fine') and specifically knocks the near-absent bass.
Sources: SoundGuys (2024-10-24, soundguys.com), TechRadar (2020-09-28, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Shokz OpenMove?**

Both whitelisted hands-on reviews cover the exact Shokz OpenMove and survived verification. Both praise the open-ear safety design, USB-C charging (vs proprietary/micro-USB on older Shokz) and the sub-$80 price. SoundGuys (6.8/10) calls the sound 'just fine' and knocks the near-absent bass; TechRadar rates audio highly ('every bit as good as the premium OpenRun') but flags earhook discomfort behind the ear after about an hour. TechRadar's real-world battery test came in closer to seven hours. Both note the fit shifting on the cheekbones and less comfort than pricier Shokz models. All quotes and the single measured value confirmed as literal substrings of the source text. Praised: Open-ear design keeps you aware of surroundings, good for safety; Affordable, entry-level price (under $80); USB-C charging (vs proprietary/micro-USB on older Shokz); Sound quality acceptable-to-good for bone conduction. Flagged: Fit/comfort issues: shifts on cheekbones, discomfort behind ear after ~1 hour; Weak bass / limited low-end inherent to bone conduction; No fast charging, modest ~6h rated battery; Awkward magnetized earpieces snap together at the neck. (From 2 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Shokz OpenMove cost?**

The Shokz OpenMove has a US price of $79.95 (Regular price $79.95 from shokz.com (OpenMove product page and comparison table)), as of 2026-07-10.

**How does the Shokz OpenMove compare on price?**

At $80, the Shokz OpenMove is the cheapest of the 14 bone conduction headphones we track, where the median is $150.

**When was the Shokz OpenMove released?**

The Shokz OpenMove was released 2020-09.

**What are the Shokz OpenMove's key specs?**

Shokz OpenMove (Shokz): transducerType bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0, 7th gen), bluetoothVersion 5.1, batteryLifeHours 6, chargingTimeHours 2, ipRating IP55. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.

Source: https://shokz.com/products/openmove (shokz.com, accessed 2026-07-10)
Corroboration: https://www.soundguys.com/shokz-openmove-review-76053/ (accessed 2026-07-10)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/bone-conduction-headphones/shokz-openmove/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Shokz OpenMove price of record was $79.95 as of 2026-07-10 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/bone-conduction-headphones/shokz-openmove/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl