New to open ear and bone conduction headphones? These 4 deals from Shokz are the perfect place to start

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Open‑ear and bone‑conduction headphones have exploded in popularity over the past year, but as someone who only recently experienced this burgeoning headphones category, I know all too well how daunting it would be to make the leap and buy a pair.

Shokz is one of the biggest names on the category, and with good reason — the company's products rate highly in our best running headphones and best swimming headphones buying guides, not to mention our best bone conduction headphones roundup.

Meanwhile, the Shokz OpenDots One deliver the same open‑ear listening style as the OpenRun Pro, but they take a different approach to design — instead of wrapping around your head, they use a lightweight clip‑on earbud style.

If you're intrigued about trying out an alternative to the usual in-ear earbuds, but are worried about spending money on something you've never experienced, you're in luck — Amazon’s Big Smile Sale makes that jump a lot easier, with a handful of genuinely good Shokz deals that let you try the trend without overspending.

Shokz OpenRun
Save 23% (AU$50)
Shokz OpenRun: was AU$219 now AU$169 at Amazon

They may have been superseded by the OpenRun 2 and OpenRun 2 Pro, but the original Shokz OpenRun are still fantastic bone conduction headphones for those who like to run. They offer 8 hours of listening time, PremiumPitch 2.0+ sound technology and IP67 water resistance.

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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
Save 22% (AU$70)
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: was AU$319 now AU$249 at Amazon

Hey runners, if you're serious about your sport, you may want to consider the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2. These open-ear headphones are built for performance, delivering better bass and a super secure, comfy fit for those long runs. Plus, you can take calls clearly, and the open-ear design means you'll always be aware of what's happening around you. Get this deal in Black, Orange or Silver.

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Shokz OpenSwim Pro
Save 20% (AU$60)
Shokz OpenSwim Pro: was AU$299 now AU$239 at Amazon

If swimming is more your thing, the Shokz OpenSwim Pro 2 are excellent for listening to tunes while doing laps. Apart from being IP68 water resistant, they offer 9 hours of listening time and 32GB of storage for MP3s. And thanks to Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, they're just as good for running.

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Shokz OpenDots One
Save 21% (AU$70)
Shokz OpenDots One: was AU$339 now AU$269 at Amazon

The Shokz OpenDots One is a sleek, low-profile option for folks who want simplicity, all-day comfort, and great audio without being totally cut off from their surroundings. Plus, it's got Bluetooth 5.4 and an IP54 rating, so it can handle dust and a bit of sweat. Discount applies to both the Black and White colour options.

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Stephen Lambrechts

Stephen Lambrechts is the Managing Editor of Tom's Guide AU and has written professionally across the categories of tech, film, television and gaming for the last 15 years. Before Tom's Guide, he spent several years as a Senior Journalist at TechRadar, had a brief stint as Editor in Chief at Official Xbox Magazine Australia, and has written for such publications as APC, TechLife Australia, T3, FilmInk, AskMen, Daily Telegraph and IGN. He's an expert when it comes to smartphones, TVs, gaming and streaming. In his spare time, he enjoys watching obscure horror movies on physical media, keeping an eye on the latest retro sneaker releases and listening to vinyl. Occasionally, he also indulges in other non-hipster stuff, like hiking.

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