The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 are bone-conduction Bluetooth headphones designed primarily for work calls and online meetings. Unlike traditional in-ear or over-ear headphones, they use an open-ear design that leaves your ears uncovered, aiming to keep you aware of what's going on in your office while you talk. Shokz markets them as a comfortable, all-day solution with a DSP noise-canceling boom microphone, up to 16 hours of talk time, and updated USB-C charging.
Our Verdict
The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 are decent for sports and fitness. They're comfortable and well-built, with an IP55 rating that protects them against splashes of rain. They're also very stable on the head, so they'll stay put even during intense hill sprint sessions. That said, the boom mic can get in the way during sports or workouts. At faster running paces, you may need to swing it all the way back to keep it out of your face, which also makes it unusable for voice chat. And as open-fit headphones, they aren't well-suited for a busy gym. You'll hear the gym's music and any surrounding noise mixed in with your own audio. And at the same time, people nearby will be able to hear a thin version of your content. But for keeping aware of your environment while exercising outdoors, these are a satisfactory choice.
IP55 rating protects against dust and splashes of rain.
Comfortable, stable design.
16-hour battery life.
Don't fold up into a smaller size.
Open-fit design can't produce much bass.
Boom mic is not detachable.
The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 aren't well-suited for travel or commuting. Their open-ear design is meant to keep you aware of your surroundings, which isn't what most people want on a noisy train or bus. And because they don't seal your ears, your audio leaks out, so people nearby can hear what you're listening to.
16-hour battery life.
Don't fold up into a smaller size.
Boom mic is not detachable.
Although the Shokz OpenComm2 2025 score poorly for this usage, they're actually intended for office use. Our score heavily weights noise isolation performance because people usually want to silence distractions so they can concentrate on their work in a busy office. However, these headphones are designed to keep you aware of what's happening in your workplace while you listen to your audio. If that's your intention, these are a solid pick. They're comfortable to wear all day, and they have a decent mic. And with 16 hours of battery life, you can easily get through a workday without recharging.
Comfortable, stable design.
16-hour battery life.
Mic has good noise handling.
Open-fit design can't produce much bass.
The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 are Bluetooth headphones that don't come with a wireless dongle; their latency is too high for wireless gaming. If a dongle connection is important to you, Shokz sells the OpenComm2 UC variant, which comes with the Loop120 adapter.
The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 doesn't support wired connectivity.
The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 use bone conduction technology, which isn't compatible with our testing rig. As a result, we don't provide Sound test results.
This score represents the Leakage performance of the Shokz OpenComm2 2025. Since these headphones use bone conduction technology, which isn't compatible with our standard isolation testing rig, we don't perform Isolation tests on them. These headphones are designed to leave your ear canal open, so you'll hear your surroundings clearly while listening. This also means that some of your audio will leak outward, and people nearby will hear a faint, thin version of what you're playing, even at moderate volumes.
The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 have a decent mic. The mic has an adequate recording quality, so your voice sounds reasonably natural, if a little muffled. The mic also delivers good noise handling. When faced with steady background noise, your voice stays clear and understandable, though some noise remains audible. In louder, more variable environments like a subway station, sudden sounds can reduce clarity and make the odd word harder to catch, but speech remains intelligible enough.
The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 use bone conduction technology, which isn't compatible with the testing rig. As a result, we don't provide Sound test results.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 are available in one color option: 'Black.' Here is a photo of our unit's label.
You can also purchase a UC variant, which comes bundled with the Loop120 adapter included.
If you encounter another variant, please let us know in the comments, and we'll update the review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Shokz OpenComm2 2025 is a wireless, work-focused bone conduction headset. While bone conduction designs are often associated with sport models like the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction, the OpenComm2 2025's boom microphone suggests this headset is designed with calls and meetings in mind. The OpenComm2 2025 also lets you mute/unmute the mic right from controls on the headset, unlike the OpenRun Pro 2. In terms of price and functionality, the OpenComm2 2025 offers closer competition to another work-focused bone conduction headset from the brand, the Shokz OpenMeet UC. The OpenMeet UC has a slightly better-performing mic, but its over-the-head fit isn't anywhere near as stable as the OpenComm2 2025's neckband design. If you want your headset to work double duty as a workout companion, the OpenComm2 2025 is far superior. The OpenMeet UC also comes with a USB dongle that helps ensure a low-latency wireless connection to your laptop. While the variant of the OpenComm2 2025 we tested doesn't come with a dongle, you can buy a UC variant that comes bundled with the Loop120 adapter.
If you're open to non-bone-conduction alternatives, headphones like the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and the Anker Soundcore C30i use traditional dynamic drivers with a clip-on design that positions the drivers just outside your ear canal. If you dislike the sensation of bone conduction vibrations, either make a good alternative. The more expensive Bose have a much better mic than the affordable Anker. But neither have a mic quite on par with the OpenComm2 2025.
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction and Shokz OpenComm2 2025 are both bone conduction headsets, but, as their names suggest, they have different primary use cases. The OpenRun Pro 2 target runners, and mostly those exercising outdoors. They're impressively comfortable and well-suited for longer jogs. On the other hand, the OpenComm2 2025 have a boom mic that's satisfactory for office use and a longer battery life. Still, each of these headsets is a solid choice for both working out and workplace use; they've more commonalities than differences. They share IP55 ratings that keep them safe from the elements, and are both stable and well-built. If you need a boom mic, the OpenComm2 2025 are the way to go, and if your comfort on long runs is your top priority, choose the OpenRun Pro 2.
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and Shokz OpenComm2 2025 are both designed to let you stay aware of your environment, but take different approaches to get there. Rather than traditional drivers, the Shokz use bone conduction technology to send soundwaves through your skull directly to your inner ear. The Bose use traditional earbud drivers that sit just outside your ear canal. In practice, both produce fairly thin-sounding audio. The Bose are primarily designed for workouts, while the Shokz have a boom mic, making them a better fit for office use. That said, the Bose have a decent mic, and the Shokz are well-built for workout use. In the end, fit and comfort are likely the deciding factors: if you prefer a neckband design, the Shokz are the winners, while the Bose are among the best clip-on earbuds we've tested.
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Shokz OpenComm2 2025 target different headphone markets, although there is some overlap. The Apple are part of the brand's flagship lineup of do-it-all earbuds that work well for just about any usage. The Shokz are primarily designed to be used in the workplace, with their open-fit letting you stay aware of your environment while working. The Shokz are also a solid choice for runs outside, as they're more stable than the Apple. Still, while not quite as stable as the Shokz's neckband design, the Apple still do an impressive job staying in your ears even during vigorous workouts. And they come with a class-leading transparency mode that helps you stay aware of your environment. If an open-fit is your top priority, the Shokz are the way to go; but for most people, the Apple are better all-rounders.
The Shokz OpenMeet UC and Shokz OpenComm2 2025 are both bone conduction headsets that are primarily designed for office use. While each has an open fit that keeps you aware of your environment, they differ in design. The OpenMeet UC use an over-the-head design typical of traditional conference call headsets. It has the advantage of being more comfortable for most people than the wraparound neckband design of the OpenComm2 2025. But it's also less stable. If you want your headset to do double duty as an exercise buddy, the OpenComm2 2025 is the way to go. It also has the longer battery life. But if comfort and mic performance at work are your top priorities, the OpenMeet UC is the way to go.
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