TECHBLUE OCEAN via Amazon has
Tecknet Bluetooth 6.0 Open-Ear Bone Conduction Sport Headphones (2 Colors) listed below from $29.69 - 50% when you apply promo code
XBXMXW6S at checkout =
from $14.84.
Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
Note: Amazon promo codes don't always apply seamlessly. If you run into this issue, refresh the page, re-enter the code, or revisit the cart page.
Thanks to Deal Hunter
UncleRobot for finding this deal.
Available (prices after
XBXMXW6S code):
About this item:
- Bluetooth: 6.0
- 16mm bone conduction
- 220mAh; up to 10-hour playtime
- Charge time: ~2 hours via USB-C
- Water resistance: IPX5
- Frame material: Titanium-alloy
- Weight: 27g
- 3-button control module
- Type-C charging cable
- Adjustable strap
- Built-in noise-reduction microphone
- 60-month warranty (registration required)
Top Comments
I feel like they leave performance on the table. If you press them into your head better they sound better, I say this because like most headsets they can depend on ear and head shape for a detailed sound quality comparison. Having said that, they both sound worse than my jbls both in ear and behind the ear. But I can wear them while chewing gum unlike my in ear JBL. My ears do not get fatigued by wearing them. And I like that both the bone conductive have physical buttons.
Is it 10x better, because it's 10 more expensive. There are fine, work as well as earlier gen "aftershockz".
Community Reviews
These open ear bone conduction headphones stand out for comfort and everyday listening, especially podcasts, YouTube, calls, and long meetings where keeping ears uncovered matters. The physical buttons, fast pairing, and all day wearability fit well for hands free use, and the low price makes them appealing as a backup or first try at bone conduction. Sound is the main tradeoff, with weak bass, muted volume, and some metallic distortion at higher levels. Fit and durability also matter, since performance depends on a snug temple contact and there are reports of random power issues and worn out cheek pads.
Common Questions (5)
Sound is strongest in the mids, so podcasts, YouTube, and audiobooks are the best use cases. Bass and highs are weaker than regular headphones, and at higher volume the sound can turn metallic or tinny; max volume is also reported to be lower than Shokz.
They can be worn for hours without ear fatigue and are comfortable enough that some people forget they're on. They also work well for calls and meetings because they leave your ears open, which helps if you need situational awareness or want to avoid plugging your ears.
Yes, some leakage is expected because bone-conduction/open-ear designs are less isolating than closed-back headphones. Lowering the volume usually reduces it enough that nearby people can't hear them.
There are reports of random power cycling after a few runs, and one user questioned the waterproofing. That makes them a riskier choice for sweaty workouts than a more established model.
Yes, there are reports of orders arriving as used units, including one with a previous return label still attached. That suggests quality control can be inconsistent, so buying them is at your own risk.
AI-generated summary based on comments from the community. Updated ago
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
27 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
1) if someone was talking much louder in a meeting, it was tickling my cheekbones (Shokz don't do that)
2) I'm not sure if the battery is in the disks that are on your cheeks, but the rubber that is touching the cheek started bulging on both sides like it is filled with air.
But even if they last a year, for that price, I think they are still a good deal.
They're comfortable enough, even though the plastic and build is what you'd expect for $15.
The voice when powering on/off or pairing is distorted but the rest of the audio played through them doesn't have the issue.
Issue is that the max volume of these is maybe 60% of the Shokz. At about 25% volume on these, can't even hear them and if the TV (or any other audio) is going, these are at max volume. Wouldn't be a problem other than at about 65% volume, you start to hear a metallic tinny sound that gets worse the higher you go.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
I feel like they leave performance on the table. If you press them into your head better they sound better, I say this because like most headsets they can depend on ear and head shape for a detailed sound quality comparison. Having said that, they both sound worse than my jbls both in ear and behind the ear. But I can wear them while chewing gum unlike my in ear JBL. My ears do not get fatigued by wearing them. And I like that both the bone conductive have physical buttons.
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!