OpenComm2 UC vs Refurbished OpenComm: Which Work Headset?

Quick answer

Choose the OpenComm2 UC if you switch between a Mac and a PC and want a wireless adapter included plus an adjustable dual noise-canceling microphone. Choose the Refurbished OpenComm if you want the same bone conduction, open-ear approach for mobile communication at a lower price. Both use 7th generation bone conduction technology, so the decision comes down to connectivity, mic flexibility, and budget.

What the OpenComm2 UC gives you for a mixed-device desk

The OpenComm2 UC is built for people who move between machines. It ships with the Shokz Loop110 wireless adapter, so you can stay connected whether you use a Mac or a PC, in the office or at home. That adapter is the main reason to pick this model over the refurbished OpenComm if your workday involves more than one computer.

Its microphone is also more flexible. The OpenComm2 UC has an adjustable, dual noise-canceling microphone, which means you can position the boom for your voice rather than working around a fixed mic. If your calls happen in open offices, shared rooms, or anywhere background noise creeps in, that adjustability is a practical advantage. The open-ear design keeps you aware of what is happening around you, which matters if you need to hear a colleague or a doorbell while on a call.

Where the Refurbished OpenComm still makes sense

The Refurbished OpenComm is the first Shokz Bluetooth headset designed specifically for mobile communication, and it keeps the signature open-ear design and patented 7th generation bone conduction technology. If your calls happen mostly from a phone or a single device, the core experience is familiar: you hear your audio through bone conduction while your ears stay open to your surroundings.

The trade-off is connectivity and microphone design. The refurbished OpenComm does not include the Loop110 wireless adapter, so it is not the pick for someone who needs to move between a Mac and a PC with a dedicated dongle. Its boom mic is noise-canceling, but it is not described as adjustable or dual, so the OpenComm2 UC remains the more flexible option for varied call environments. What you get in return is a lower price and the same open-ear, bone conduction foundation.

Price and value: what you are actually paying for

At catalog prices, the OpenComm2 UC is listed at USD 127.97 compared with a comparison price of USD 199.95, while the Refurbished OpenComm is listed at USD 99.17 compared with a comparison price of USD 159.95. The gap is roughly the cost of the included wireless adapter and the adjustable dual noise-canceling microphone. If you would otherwise buy a separate adapter, the OpenComm2 UC can close that gap quickly.

If you already have a reliable single-device setup and do not need the adapter, the refurbished model puts the money toward the core open-ear communication experience instead. Neither option is a compromise on the bone conduction technology itself; the difference is in the accessories and mic hardware around it.

How to decide in one pass

List the devices you take calls on. If the answer includes both a Mac and a PC, or you regularly move between a laptop and a desktop, the OpenComm2 UC with the Loop110 adapter removes a daily friction point. If the answer is one phone or one computer, the Refurbished OpenComm covers the basics for less.

Then think about your call environment. An adjustable, dual noise-canceling microphone helps when you cannot control background noise or when you share a space. A fixed boom mic is simpler and still noise-canceling, which is fine in a quieter, more predictable setting. Finally, check the available options: the OpenComm2 UC lets you choose color and connectivity, while the Refurbished OpenComm is offered in color only.

Trade-offs to weigh before you buy

• Connectivity: OpenComm2 UC includes the Shokz Loop110 wireless adapter for Mac or PC; Refurbished OpenComm is a Bluetooth headset for mobile communication without that adapter. Pick OpenComm2 UC if you switch computers; pick Refurbished OpenComm if one device is enough.
• Microphone flexibility: OpenComm2 UC has an adjustable, dual noise-canceling microphone; Refurbished OpenComm has a noise-canceling boom mic that is not described as adjustable or dual. More control over mic position helps in shared or noisy spaces.
• Price and options: OpenComm2 UC is listed at USD 127.97 and offers color and connectivity choices; Refurbished OpenComm is listed at USD 99.17 and is offered in color only. The lower price comes with fewer configuration choices, not a different bone conduction foundation.

Product facts at a glance

• OpenComm2 UC 2025 Upgrade: OpenComm2 UC brings an advanced open-ear design for all-day comfort and sustained situational awareness, with 7th generation bone conduction technology, an adjustable dual noise-canceling microphone, and the Shokz Loop110 wireless adapter for Mac or PC. You get one headset that moves between computers and adapts to noisier call settings without extra accessories.
• OpenComm (Refurbished): Refurbished OpenComm is the first Shokz Bluetooth headset designed specifically for mobile communication, with patented 7th generation bone conduction technology and the signature open-ear design. You keep the open-ear, bone conduction experience for mobile calls while spending less than the OpenComm2 UC.
• OpenMeet2: OpenMeet2 is a communication headset available in Black with wireless adapter options of USB-C, USB-A, or No Adapter. If you want a different adapter fit or a newer communication headset, OpenMeet2 lets you choose the connection type that matches your setup.

Which headset fits your workday

Best for

• Professionals who switch between a Mac and a PC and want the included Loop110 wireless adapter.
• People who take calls in varied or noisier environments and want an adjustable, dual noise-canceling microphone.
• Buyers who want color and connectivity options at checkout.

Not for

• Anyone who only takes calls on a single phone or computer and does not need the adapter.
• Shoppers who want the lowest upfront price and are comfortable with a fixed noise-canceling boom mic.
• Buyers who need a different adapter type, such as USB-C or USB-A, and should consider OpenMeet2 instead.