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Released in November 2020, OpenComm is the first bone conduction stereo Bluetooth headset from AfterShokz and is designed specifically for efficient communication in the workplace, no matter where work is being done. Patented bone conduction technology delivers premium sound while leaving ears open, helping users stay connected to and aware of their surroundings.

The headset leverages AfterShokz’s award-winning and proprietary open-ear design to provide a solution for a different but savvy kind of consumer: the working professional. OpenComm also helps eliminate communication barriers by providing clear audio transmission with the help of a DSP adjustable boom mic and a 16-hour talk time to help improve team understanding, efficiency, and productivity. These features and headset components allow for awareness in all types of workplace environments, thus allowing for safer, more customized, and more effective collaboration and connectedness that wasn't achievable with traditional communication headsets previously. Each wearer can utilize OpenComm in a way that best suits their workplace environment and day-to-day workflow, offering an individualized experience unlike any other.

Unlike more traditional headsets that feature a physical, in-ear barrier that can impede communication and situational awareness, OpenComm uses unrivaled open-ear comfort, a secure fit, and a flexible yet durable frame to ensure crystal-clear, all-day communication. By eliminating the barrier that has always been present with traditional headsets, professionals can more easily collaborate with their peers, hear their children and deliveries at the door, take a call while on a commute, and remain actively engaged within their workflow or work duties no matter what their office space accommodations may be. As a result, OpenComm stands out in the headset industry and in the telecommunications industry as an option that pairs comfort with communication in a way the market hasn’t seen before.

To put it simply, OpenComm is the only open-ear headset for professionals that is designed to enable an effective communication experience, regardless of the workplace or the wearer’s day-to-day activities. The OpenComm Stereo Bluetooth Headset is engineered with patented bone conduction technology to deliver premium sound while leaving ears open. This innovative technology coupled with a proprietary open-ear design allows users to stay connected to and aware of their surroundings. As a result, OpenComm delivers a more efficient workflow, easier remote collaboration, and clearer understanding between team members and stakeholders alike.

Since its public launch in November 2020, OpenComm has sold thousands of units to date and is used in a wide variety of industries, ranging from film sets to home and office buildings to call centers. The wireless stereo Bluetooth headset has won a 2021 SmartBrief Innovation Award, a 2021 Visionary Spotlight Award, and has been listed as a top headphone for working from home by both TechRadar and Popular Mechanics.