Shokz · Updated July 2026
Shokz OpenMove: price, specs & release date
The Shokz OpenMove costs $79.95, the cheapest bone conduction headphones (median $150). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 51/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 14 in class.
Verified Jul 10, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Open-ear design keeps you aware of surroundings, good for safety; Affordable, entry-level price (under $80).
- Skip if Fit/comfort issues: shifts on cheekbones, discomfort behind ear after ~1 hour is a dealbreaker.
Shokz OpenMove, released 2020-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: shokz.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Shokz OpenMove a good buy?
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.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on record1 tested · 1 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — battery. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What 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.
Tested by SoundGuys, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Open-ear design keeps you aware of surroundings, good for safety · 2 sources
- Affordable, entry-level price (under $80) · 2 sources
- USB-C charging (vs proprietary/micro-USB on older Shokz) · 2 sources
- Sound quality acceptable-to-good for bone conduction · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Fit/comfort issues: shifts on cheekbones, discomfort behind ear after ~1 hour · 2 sources
- Weak bass / limited low-end inherent to bone conduction
- No fast charging, modest ~6h rated battery
- Awkward magnetized earpieces snap together at the neck
Where reviewers disagree 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.
The sources (2)
for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising
A bit heavier than other Shokz headsets
the OpenMove occasionally slides back off my cheekbones and rubs against my tragus, forcing me to readjust
battery life (single charge, real-world test): ~7 h
the OpenMove sound every bit as good as the premium Shokz OpenRun
after about an hour wearing the OpenMove, we felt discomfort behind our left ear
A full charge lasted us closer to seven hours.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $79.95 Regular price $79.95 from shokz.com (OpenMove product page and comparison table) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: shokz.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by soundguys.com. Price $79.95 (Regular price) confirmed on the shokz.com OpenMove product page; its comparison table and FAQ identify this as the OpenMove — 7th-generation bone conduction with PremiumPitch 2.0, 29 g, IP55, 6-hour battery, 2-hour charge, USB-C, Launch Time 2020.09, and Bluetooth v5.1 with two noise-cancelling microphones. SoundGuys' "Shokz OpenMove review" corroborates 29 g weight, IP55, Bluetooth 5.1 with multipoint connectivity, 6-hour battery / 2-hour recharge, USB-C, and a dual noise-cancelling microphone system. Frequency response (SoundGuys could not measure it and Shokz does not publish it), onboard storage (no MP3 storage on this model), and driver size are not published, so they are nulled.
Is the Shokz OpenMove worth it vs cheaper bone conduction headphones?
Shokz OpenMove against its closest cheaper and pricier bone conduction headphones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked →
| Product | Price | Transducer type | Bluetooth version | Battery life hours | Charging time hours | IP rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenMove this | $79.95 | bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0, 7th gen) | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | IP55 |
| Creative Outlier Free Pro | $79.99 | bone conduction | 5.3 | 10 | 2 | IPX8 |
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.
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