The Shokz OpenMeet UC is a standout headset for professionals who spend a lot of time in virtual meetings. Leveraging Shokz world leading bone conduction technology, this open-ear headset delivers clear audio while keeping you aware of your surroundings—making it an excellent choice for both remote work and office environments; providing you’re not in a noisy space of course.
Comfort & Design
One of the best features of the OpenMeet UC is its remarkably lightweight and open-ear design. Unlike traditional headsets that can become uncomfortable after prolonged use, this model allows for all-day wear without ear fatigue. The secure fit ensures it stays in place, even during movement, making it ideal for dynamic work environments.
What I particularly like about the overhead band is that it is so lightweight with soft rubberised padding that it is so stable on your head. More than once during my testing period with the device, I genuinely forgot I had it on; it’s that comfortable!
On the top edge of the microphone, there is a small button that you can press to mute your microphone when you don’t want or need to speak during the meeting. With other units I’ve used in the past, I’m used to flicking the microphone up to vertical to achieve this; but that muscle memory is easily overcome – Just a difference to be aware of.
Battery Life
Shokz delivers on battery life, offering long hours of talk time on a single charge. Even when I was in meetings and listening to music consistently throughout the day, I got a solid three days from a charge. When I didn’t play music, I just got in the habit of charging at the end of the week because — thankfully — it’s unusual for me to have more than a few hours of meetings each day.
The quick-charge feature is also a plus, allowing users to power up quickly when needed. I’d like it to be a bit faster, but if you get caught short, a 15-minute charge is enough to get you through to the end of the day comfortably, and a full charge takes about 90 minutes.
Audio Performance
Despite being an open-ear headset, the sound quality is very impressive. The noise-cancelling microphone is very effective at reducing background noise and ensures that — even in an environment with a reasonably high level of background noise — your caller gets crystal-clear voice transmission. This makes a huge difference in professional calls, as it minimises distractions for the speaker and listeners. I tested this with music at a level that was distracting to me on the call, but the person I was talking to only had a couple of moments where they could hear my music.
As I often do, I also played some music through the OpenMeet UC with predictable but solid results. Considering this is a bone conduction headset, the music balance was down on bass. But when it came to the general quality of audio, capacity of the playback for vocals and general clarity, I was happy to silently jam to my tunes in the office while looking like I was potentially on a call.
Connectivity & Compatibility
With UC (Unified Communications) optimisation, the OpenMeet UC integrates seamlessly with platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. The USB-C dongle ensures a reliable connection, reducing latency issues often found with standard Bluetooth setups; but that Bluetooth is very handy if you’re on teams calls and get a lot of mobile calls during the day to connect to both your laptop and phone.
Final thoughts
The Shokz OpenMeet UC is a fantastic choice for professionals looking for a comfortable, high-quality headset that enhances virtual communication without compromising situational awareness. Whether you’re in an office or working remotely, this headset offers exceptional clarity, all-day comfort, and seamless connectivity—making it a worthwhile investment for any professional.
At $419.00 from Shokz website, it’s not a cheap item to purchase but man it’s so useful with so many supports for communication and productivity. Plus, there’s always the consideration that tax time is coming up and this one is a pretty clear — seek advise from your taxation consultant — green light as a deduction for the year.
