Shokz | OpenComm 2 Stereo Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headset 16-Hour Talk Time | IP55 Black
The Shokz C110ANBK is a stereo bone conduction Bluetooth headset with a noise-cancelling boom microphone, rated IP55 for water and dust resistance. Sold as the OpenComm 2, the C110ANBK transmits audio through the cheekbones rather than the ear canal, so both ears stay open to surrounding sound. It connects over Bluetooth 5.1, holds two devices at once through multipoint pairing, and runs up to 16 hours of talk time per charge.
Sealed earbuds cut an operator off from the site noise that keeps them safe. A phone ringing in a tool pouch goes unanswered when both hands are terminating conductors inside a switchboard, and a speakerphone call disappears under a hammer drill. The C110ANBK leaves both ear canals open while the DSP noise-cancelling boom microphone strips background interference out of the transmitted audio. The IP55 rating covers the sweat, rain and dust exposure that comes with outdoor installation work.
For a contractor fielding client calls between installations, battery endurance matters more than audio fidelity. The C110ANBK delivers up to 16 hours of talk time from a single charge, and a five-minute quick charge restores about two more hours when a shift runs long. Multipoint pairing holds simultaneous connections to a mobile handset and a laptop, so a client conversation and a scheduled video meeting need no reconnection sequence. The 35 gram wraparound frame sits behind the head and clears a hard hat.
Features
- Bone conduction drivers — audio travels through the cheekbones to the inner ear, leaving both ear canals unblocked so ambient sound still reaches the wearer.
- DSP noise-cancelling boom mic — the adjustable arm positions the microphone at the corner of the mouth and filters background noise from the outgoing call.
- Up to 16 hours talk time — the C110ANBK covers a full working day of calls on a single charge, with up to 8 hours of listening time.
- Five-minute quick charge — a short top-up returns about two hours of talk time, and a full charge takes around one hour.
- Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity — wireless range extends up to 30 metres from the paired device, enough to leave the phone in the van or on the bench.
- Multipoint pairing — the C110ANBK connects to two devices at the same time and switches between them without re-pairing either one.
- IP55 rating — the frame and the microphone's acoustic mesh resist sweat, rain and dust exposure on outdoor and site work.
- 35 gram wraparound frame — the titanium-style band sits behind the head rather than over it, clearing hard hats, caps and beanies.
- Dedicated mute button — a single physical control mutes the microphone without reaching for the phone or the meeting software.
- Zoom certified — the headset is tested against Zoom's audio requirements, and headset buttons control common call functions.
- Not submersible — IP55 covers splashes, rain and dust only; the C110ANBK must not be immersed or worn for swimming.
- Two-year warranty — covered for two years in both domestic and commercial use, returned to Sparky Direct for assessment.
Where to use
- Live site work — the C110ANBK keeps both ears open for plant movement, spotter calls and machinery while a phone call runs in the background.
- Switchboard and ceiling work — hands-free answering suits jobs where both hands are committed and the phone sits out of reach.
- Van and travel time — a 30 metre range and multipoint pairing suit contractors taking client calls between jobs.
- Home office and video meetings — Zoom certification and the boom microphone support scheduled calls from a desk or a site office.
- Warehouse and store counters — open-ear audio lets staff hear a customer at the counter while a call is still connected.
- Outdoor and roof work — the IP55 rating handles sweat and light rain on jobs that run through changeable weather.
The Shokz C110ANBK is not hearing protection and does not attenuate site noise, so it does not replace earmuffs or plugs where a hearing conservation program applies. It is not rated for immersion and should not be worn swimming or in heavy washdown areas. Because the design deliberately leaves the ear canal open, it is not suited to critical listening or to quiet audio in very loud environments.
