Lost my Shokz Open Comms ..do lower-priced models work well for zoom?

March 10, 2023 10:10 AM

I lost my Shokz OpenComm headphones in a recent move and can't afford to replace them with the same model. Do the less-expensive models that are not aimed at "communications" (no noise-cancelling boom mic) work well for zoom calls?

I've reviewed askmetafilter questions about bone induction headphones, and couldn't quite find what I'm looking for. (There was one tantalizing comment that said "I use these for zoom" but the link was dead.)

I don't think the difference in battery or charge time will be an issue for me. I primarily use them for zoom (usually not all day), and for listening to podcasts/audiobooks.

posted by vitabellosi to Technology (4 answers total)

Best answer: I have the Aeropex, no boom mic, and they are definitely acceptable on video calls. I can't speak to the full day battery life (listed as 8 hours) but I do regularly use them for 1-2 hour phone calls or to listen to music or podcasts for several hours with no problem.
posted by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug at 10:45 AM on March 10, 2023 [1 favorite]

I have OUFUNI Open Ear Bone Conduction headphones, and while they meet my needs fine and were cost-effective, their microphone is horrible and will not work for you. So one thing NOT to try.
posted by metonym at 11:39 AM on March 10, 2023 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: I have placed my order for the Aeropex - and get the new features of them being waterproof, and a smaller size for my small head.
posted by vitabellosi at 1:38 PM on March 10, 2023

I wear Aeropex all day every day for your same use cases and love them. They work quite well for Teams and Zoom calls, just know that if you have a loud environment (or office-mates) that sound will bleed into the call. I haven't ever tried the OpenComms, so I wouldn't know if the boom mic makes a difference in that respect.
posted by fjom at 7:05 PM on March 10, 2023