Earphones are an indispensable item for online meetings and BGM playback during long hours of desk work or telework. However, if you wear regular in-ear earphones for a long time, don’t you experience pain in your ears or feel inconvenienced by not being able to hear the sounds around you? Bone conduction earphones, which have been attracting attention in recent years, solve these problems.

Bone conduction earphones, as the name suggests, use bone vibrations to transmit sound directly to the inner ear. Because they do not block your ear holes, they are extremely light to wear, and their biggest feature is that they place less strain on your ears even when used for long periods of time. Also, since you can hear surrounding sounds naturally, you can immediately notice if a family member is talking to you or the intercom is ringing.

Especially recommended for desk work are the OpenRun series and OpenComm series from Shokz (formerly AfterShokz). In particular, ``OpenComm’’ is equipped with a boom microphone equipped with a noise canceling function and is specialized for clear voice calls in online meetings. It is ideal for professional use because it suppresses surrounding noise and allows your voice to be heard clearly.

On the other hand, bone conduction earphones also have disadvantages. Due to the structure, the bass power is inferior to general earphones. Also, if you set the volume too high, sound will easily leak from the vibrating parts, so be careful when using it in a quiet office or public place.

However, the comfort of wearing it for long periods of time and the convenience of being able to work while listening to surrounding sounds are irreplaceable benefits when working at a desk. If you are suffering from ear fatigue or want to make your telework environment more comfortable, please try bone conduction earphones. A new audio experience is sure to dramatically improve your work efficiency.