Shokz' patented open-ear technology headphones have been originally adopted mostly for fitness and outdoor activities, but gradually more users recognized its value and convenience also for working applications. Shokz was quick to react to the work from home conditions that resulted from the global pandemic restrictions, and later created a B2B division where it promoted its OpenComm UC headset with the usual certifications.
OpenComm2 UC brings an advanced open-ear design for all-day comfort and sustained situational awareness. It is engineered with Shokz’s seventh-generation patented bone conduction technology to deliver crystal-clear audio while an adjustable, dual noise-canceling boom microphone, which has been moved to the right hand side of the device, delivers high-quality calls.
Thanks to the Shokz Loop110 Bluetooth 5.1 wireless adapter (available in USB-C or USB-A), users can always remain connected to their devices, whether they use a Mac or a PC, in the office or at home and in a wireless range of up to 98 ft (30 meters). And they can pair their headset with up to two devices at a time and enjoy easy switching capabilities for seamless connection and improved work efficiency thanks to the Qualcomm QCC3024 chip with Bluetooth Multipoint. The battery offers up to 16 hours of talk time, or up to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge. Recharging takes just one hour. The Quick Charge feature provides up to 2 hours of use with just 5 minutes of charging, making it ideal for professionals on-the-go.
OpenComm2 UC is now also Zoom Certified, which allows users to control Zoom functions via the dedicated headset buttons and enjoy convenient functionality, and seamless collaboration.
"We began revolutionizing workplace communication in 2020 when we brought bone conduction to offices of all kinds with OpenComm," says Ken Chen, Chief Technology Officer at Shokz. "Now, we are introducing our third and most advanced workplace headset, OpenComm2 UC, to help professionals stay connected while staying aware of their surroundings, providing them with outstanding sound and audio quality, as well as providing users with all-day comfort. Whether you’re at the office, a coffee shop, or the airport, this advanced open-ear design has simplified audio controls that keeps you aware of your voice levels, ensuring you’re heard without disturbing others and is the first workplace headset in our line to be Zoom Certified. This headset will easily become your new must-have headset for work thanks to all of its amazing features."
The OpenComm2 UC headset is extremely lightweight, at just 34g, and is coated in soft silicone with a flexible wraparound frame, making it comfortable for all-day wear. With advanced DSP noise-canceling boom microphones and Clear Voice Capture (CVC) technology, vocals are picked up and properly filtered, resulting in clearer calls and smoother voice communication without background noise. Ideal for conference calls and those on-the-go, the adjustable boom mic can be positioned for optimal voice capture and rotated away when not in use. The design is IP55 water-resistant, which means users can take the OpenComm2 UC to virtually any environment, including riding a bike, sitting in a cubicle or working at a construction site.
Shokz OpenComm2 UC is available today for enterprise customers in Black for $199.95 USD, sold directly by the B2B division of Shokz (b2b@shokz.com). The product will be available for wider consumer purchase later in 2023 on shokz.com. When ordering customers need to choose between a USB-C or a USB-A dongle.
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