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OsseoWave review: are the Bone Conduction Headphones worth it?

OsseoWave from $69.95 per pair · 30-day returns (original condition) Check today's price

Close-up of OsseoWave worn at home, its pad in front of an open ear canal
Worth a tryOur verdict

OsseoWave makes the most sense if earbuds make your ears sore or you need to hear what's around you while you move. Pick the pack size you'll really use, keep the volume moderate, keep the box during the first 30 days, and you'll know quickly whether open-ear listening suits you.

Best for
Runners, cyclists, walkers and commuters who want music and calls without plugging their ears.
Why we like it
Open-ear design that leaves you hearing traffic and voices, at 25 g with IPX5 sweat and rain protection, from $69.95 a pair on the four-pack.
Keep in mind
Shipping is extra ($12.95 to $17.95 to a US address), returns cost you postage plus a small handling fee, and battery life is listed as 5 hours at 70% volume.
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Quick facts

ProductOsseoWave Bone Conduction Headphones
Sold byStraight Commerce Inc., New York, NY, USA
FormatWireless open-ear bone conduction headphones · One pair of headphones with earplugs and a USB-C charging cable
PriceFrom $69.95 per pair
Guarantee30-day returns (original condition)

What is OsseoWave, and who makes it?

OsseoWave is a pair of wireless bone conduction headphones. A light band wraps behind your head and two pads rest on your cheekbones, just in front of your ears. Instead of pushing sound into the ear canal, the brand says it sends it through the cheekbones, so your ears stay open to the world around you.

The brand pitches it for running, cycling, workouts, commuting and office calls. The spec sheet lists Bluetooth 5.3, a 160 mAh battery that recharges over USB-C in about 2 hours, IPX5 sweat and rain resistance and a weight of 25 g. Each pair comes with earplugs and a USB-C cable.

It's sold by Straight Commerce Inc. (New York, NY, USA). The checkout names this company as the seller, at 100 Church Street, 8th Floor, with EIN 86-3356837 and support through spark-tek.co. Card statements show SPARKTEK. Returns go only to the return address that support gives you.

Out of the box, with the USB-C cable and a close look at the pads, from the brand's own video.

Who OsseoWave suits, and who should skip it

A good fit for

  • Runners, cyclists and walkers who want to keep hearing traffic and people around them
  • Commuters and office workers who take calls and still want to hear colleagues
  • People whose ears get sore or tired after long sessions with earbuds
  • Households buying for two or more, since the price per pair drops on bigger packs

Skip it or ask a doctor first

  • Anyone who wants to block out noise. The open-ear design is made to let outside sound in, and the brand includes earplugs for times you want less of it.
  • Swimmers. IPX5 covers sweat, rain and splashes, according to the brand, not being underwater.
  • People with hearing loss or a hearing implant, without checking with their audiologist first
  • Anyone expecting a medical hearing device. These are consumer headphones.
Woman running outdoors with OsseoWave resting in front of her ears
Running
Woman training in a gym wearing OsseoWave, with her phone on the bench
Gym sessions
Man cycling on a country road wearing OsseoWave
All-day wearMade for long ridesThe brand says the light frame and soft-touch band let you wear OsseoWave for hours, with nothing pushing into your ear canal.

Features and materials

How it plays soundBone conduction: the brand says sound travels through your cheekbones instead of through a bud in the ear canal, so your ears stay open to traffic, voices and the room around you.
ConnectionBluetooth 5.3 with a 10-meter (about 33-foot) range. Works with Android, iOS and most Bluetooth devices, and supports the A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP profiles for music, controls and calls.
Battery160 mAh battery that charges in about 2 hours over USB-C (5 V / 500 mA). The spec sheet lists up to 5 hours of playback at 70% volume; the page headline says up to 8 hours.
Water resistanceIPX5, which the brand describes as protection against sweat, rain and splashes.
Weight25 g (under 1 oz), according to the spec sheet.
CallsBuilt-in noise-reducing microphone for hands-free calls (sensitivity −38 ±3 dB). The checkout calls it dual HD microphones.
Controls and lightsOn-device controls for music, calls and volume, with LED lights that show pairing, charging and a full charge.
In the boxThe headphones, a pair of earplugs and a USB-C charging cable, according to the brand's FAQ.
The wraparound band and the two pads that rest on the cheekbones, from the brand's own video.

Does OsseoWave work?

Normal earbuds play sound into the air of your ear canal. Bone conduction headphones like OsseoWave press small vibrating pads against the bones of your head, and the vibrations travel straight to the inner ear. That's why the brand says your ears stay free: nothing sits in or over the canal, so outside sound reaches you as usual.

That open-ear design is the main point, and research backs the basic idea while adding a caveat. A 2017 lab study from the Georgia Institute of Technology played stories and music through bone conduction headphones while people tried to point to sounds around them. Their aim got worse whenever audio was playing, more so when the story had background music, and the authors noted that joggers or cyclists might not notice this subtle drop in awareness. On a busy road, lower volume and spoken audio leave you more of your surroundings.

The brand's pages also say OsseoWave helps protect your hearing. Bone conduction still delivers sound to the same inner ear, so volume and listening time matter just as they do with any headphones. A 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis, written with World Health Organization researchers, estimated that about 24% of people aged 12 to 34 listen to personal audio devices at unsafe levels. Keeping the volume moderate is the simplest way to take care of your ears.

We found no independent lab test of OsseoWave itself, so its sound and battery claims come from the brand. Note that the spec sheet lists up to 5 hours of playback at 70% volume, while the page headline says up to 8 hours. Plan around the lower figure, and use the 30-day return window to judge comfort and sound for yourself.

Sound drawn as waves along the cheekbone, with the ear left open. From the brand's own animation.

How much OsseoWave costs

Prices on the official store on November 9, 2026. The store shows the price of one pair, so the total is that price times the pairs in your pack.

PackPer pairTotalShipping
1 pair$99.95$99.95At checkout
2 pairs$89.95$179.90At checkout
3 pairsBestseller$84.95$254.85At checkout
4 pairs$69.95$279.80At checkout

Crossed-out price on the store: $199.90 per pair.

How the refund really works

30-day returns in original condition and packaging

Return within 30 days of receiving your order for a refund or a replacement. Email help@spark-tek.co first and say which one you want; support gives you the return address. The headphones must be in the condition you received them, unaltered and in the original packaging, and you send support the return tracking code. You pay return shipping, shipping fees aren't refunded, and the terms deduct a €5 handling fee (or the local equivalent). The policy also says some items can't be returned once their seals are opened, for hygiene reasons.

Is OsseoWave legit or a scam?

OsseoWave is sold through its own checkout by Straight Commerce Inc., a company with a New York address and a published EIN that names itself as the seller on every order page. The store lists a support email and phone number, offers a 30-day return window and takes cards, PayPal and Google Pay. Your card statement will show SPARKTEK.

We couldn't find independent buyer reviews of OsseoWave yet, because the store doesn't have a Trustpilot page of its own. If you order, keep your confirmation email, keep the box and all accessories for the first 30 days, and email support before sending anything back.

Where to buy the original OsseoWave

Order from the official OsseoWave store. That's where the pack prices shown here apply and where the 30-day return policy covers your order.

Shipping is added at checkout. On November 9, 2026 the checkout's shipping calculation for a US address came to $12.95 for one pair, $14.95 for two, $15.95 for three and $17.95 for four. The brand says orders ship within 48 hours, standard delivery takes 5 to 12 working days, and it doesn't deliver to PO boxes.

After you choose a pack, the checkout may offer one more pair for $69.95. Skip it unless you want a spare or a gift, and read the total before you pay.

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OsseoWave FAQ

How much does OsseoWave cost?

On November 9, 2026 the official store charged $99.95 for one pair, $89.95 each for two, $84.95 each for three and $69.95 each for four ($279.80 in total), against a list price of $199.90 a pair. Shipping is extra.

How much is shipping and how long does it take?

To a US address the checkout calculated $12.95 for one pair, $14.95 for two, $15.95 for three and $17.95 for four. The brand says orders ship within 48 hours and standard delivery takes 5 to 12 working days; its terms say delivery can take longer at busy times.

Can I still hear traffic with OsseoWave?

That's the idea of the open-ear design: nothing blocks your ear canal, so outside sound reaches you. Research on bone conduction headphones shows that what you're playing can still make it harder to pick out where sounds come from, especially music, so keep the volume moderate when you're near traffic.

Do bone conduction headphones protect your hearing?

The brand says OsseoWave helps protect your hearing. Bone conduction keeps your ear canal open, but the sound still reaches your inner ear, so loud volume over long periods matters just as it does with any headphones.

How long does the battery last?

The spec sheet lists up to 5 hours of playback at 70% volume and about 2 hours to charge over USB-C. The page headline says up to 8 hours, so plan around the lower figure.

Is OsseoWave waterproof?

It's rated IPX5, which the brand describes as resistant to sweat, rain and splashes. It isn't presented as a swimming headphone.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 30 days of receiving your order. Email support first, send the headphones unaltered and in the original packaging to the address they give you, and share the tracking code. Return postage is on you, shipping isn't refunded and the terms deduct a €5 handling fee (or local equivalent).

What comes in the box?

The headphones, a pair of earplugs and a USB-C charging cable, according to the brand's FAQ.

How do I contact OsseoWave customer service?

Use the support page on the official OsseoWave website and have your order number ready. The company behind the store is Straight Commerce Inc. (New York, NY, USA). For a refund, ask support for the return instructions before sending anything back.

Is there a OsseoWave discount code?

The official store puts its discount in the packs. On November 9, 2026, the 4-pair pack cost $69.95 per pair, 65% below the store's crossed-out price of $199.90. If you try a code from another site, make sure you're still on the brand's own checkout, because the store's 30-day return policy only covers orders placed there.

Daniel Brooks, Wellness Devices & Mobility Writer

About the author

Daniel Brooks

Wellness Devices & Mobility Writer, Healthy Solutions

Daniel Brooks covers wellness devices and mobility products. He looks at how a product is described, what setup it needs, what its documentation admits, and what the warranty actually covers.

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