Why Bone Conduction?
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There’s a USB-C charging port hidden behind a silicone cover on the right side.
It’s especially notable on this newer, cheaper model asthe more expensive AfterShokz Aeropexuses a proprietary adapter cable.
Other design choices are a bit odd.
It’s fine, but a little harder to find while I’m riding my bike.
Quite the opposite, in fact.
Otherwise, the headphones are pretty much the same as I remember.
The OpenMove are IP55 water resistant, which means sweat or rain, but not swimming.
(Only the latter is rated for full swimming immersion.)
Turn on the power, and it will automatically connect to up to two devices.
Because I mostly listen to audiobooks and podcasts, it serves my purposes quite well.
I was able to have hands-free phone calls without issue.
I found myself forgetting that I was wearing them even hours after putting them on.
The silicone-wrapped band feels like a quality pair of glasses.
They’re not boom boxes, and less obnoxious than, say, full-sized open-back headphones.
But I found myself lowering the volume when I had to be around others.
They’re that convenient and comfy.
But those are relatively minor quibbles.
