A grey bone conduction headset with an open ear-hook design and a thin boom microphone extending toward the mouth.

AfterShokz OpenComm Headphones with Boom Mic

by Shokz

$159.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions This is a complete headset, but you have to pair it by Bluetooth and position the boom mic for good results. A family member or coworker can do this with the instructions in about half an hour, so guided setup fits. No clinical assessment is needed.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The OpenComm is a wireless headset that sends sound through your cheekbones instead of into your ears, so your ears stay uncovered and you can still hear people and sounds around you. It has a swiveling boom microphone with noise cancelling to cut background noise on calls, plus a mute function. It suits someone who takes calls at work, such as in a call center, and needs to stay aware of nearby conversations. It also gives spoken updates for power, battery and connection, which helps if you can't easily read a screen. A one-hour charge gives about 16 hours of talk time or 8 hours of listening, and it charges through a magnetic connector rather than a tiny plug. It connects by Bluetooth to two devices at once, so you'll need a phone or computer to use it with.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$159.95

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Details

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Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$159.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Charge the headset using the magnetic charging connector. A full charge takes about an hour.
  • With a guide
    1. Pair the headset with your phone or computer over Bluetooth. You can also pair by NFC, and the headset can hold two connections at once.
    2. Adjust the boom mic and wrap-around frame for a comfortable fit with the pads in front of your ears. Try a test call to check the mic position and volume. Plan on about 20-30 minutes.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 3, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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