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Earbud comparison

Shokz OpenMove vs Shokz OpenComm 2

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Shokz OpenMove

Shokz OpenMove

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 29 g.
  • Up to 6 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 13,800In Stock
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Shokz OpenComm 2

Shokz OpenComm 2

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 35 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 22,300In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Shokz OpenComm 2 has faster recharging (1 hour) and a flip-to-mute boom mic, while the Shokz OpenMove is lighter on the head.

Weight

Shokz OpenMove
29 g
Shokz OpenComm 2
35 g

Battery life

Shokz OpenMove
Up to 6 hours per charge
Shokz OpenComm 2
Up to 16 hours talk time

Controls

Shokz OpenMove
Physical multifunction and volume controls
Shokz OpenComm 2
Mute, multifunction and volume controls

Charging time

Shokz OpenMove
2 hours
Shokz OpenComm 2
1 hour

Microphones

Shokz OpenMove
Dual noise-cancelling microphones
Shokz OpenComm 2
Adjustable DSP/cVc noise-cancelling boom microphone

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Shokz OpenMove

  • Lighter: 29 g (vs 35 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 13,800 (vs KSh 22,300).

Shokz OpenComm 2

  • Recharges faster: 1 hour (vs 2 hours).
  • Boom microphone with flip-to-mute.
  • Newer model: released in 2023 (vs 2020).

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PriorityShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
Weight29 g35 g
Battery lifeUp to 6 hours per chargeUp to 16 hours talk time
ControlsPhysical multifunction and volume controlsMute, multifunction and volume controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance
Charging time2 hours1 hour

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
BrandShokzShokz
ModelOpenMoveOpenComm2
Announced20202023
TypeOpen-Ear Bone-Conduction HeadsetOpen-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
Weight29g35g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
Battery LifeUp to 6 hoursUp to 16 hours talk time; up to 8 hours listening
Charging Time2 hours1 hour
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Fast Charging—5 minutes provides up to 2 hours talk time

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
ConnectorUSB-C charging—
Bluetooth Range—Up to 30m / 98ft

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
Special FeaturesStandard, Vocal Booster and Earplug EQ modesOpen-ear office headset; rotatable boom mic

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
Drivers7th-generation bone-conduction transducers7th-generation bone-conduction transducers
Active Noise CancellationNoNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeOpen-ear situational awarenessOpen-ear situational awareness
MicrophonesDual noise-cancelling microphonesAdjustable DSP/cVc noise-cancelling boom microphone
Audio FeaturesPremiumPitch 2.0PremiumPitch 2.0
Frequency Response—20 Hz–20 kHz
Impedance—8.5 ohms ±20%

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
ControlsPhysical multifunction and volume controlsMute, multifunction and volume controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IP55
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-ear designOpen-ear design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenMoveShokz OpenComm 2
Headphones / EarbudsOpenMove headphonesOpenComm2 headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableCharging cable
Audio CableWireless open-ear designWireless open-ear design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen-ear designOpen-ear design
DocumentationUser guide and legal/warranty documentationUser guide and legal/warranty documentation

Similarities

  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset.
  • Same drivers: 7th-generation bone-conduction transducers.

In summary

For most buyers the Shokz OpenComm 2 is the better buy; the Shokz OpenMove makes sense if you want a lighter fit.

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