SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Bluetooth Sport Headphones, Black

Do I like these headphones: Yes! I have used insertable earpieces my entire life, and love the sound of them, deep base, and pleasant highs. I have been reticent to try bone conduction headphones as I worried about sound quality... However with the insertable headsets, while riding my bike, I can not hear vehicles or people, even when the insertable is in transparent mode. These headsets have solved all issues! They sound nice-- deep base, and a really bright high end, and I can now hear the vehicle that is trying to run me down while on my bike. Another difference between the Shokz, and the "other" high end headsets is the comfort level... After an hour or so of the insertable headphones, my ears start to hurt... With the Shokz headphones, I actually forget they are on, no matter how long I wear them. Controls: The most needed controls are right on the side of the headsets, volume, phone pickup, power, etc. Shokz choose to use a soft rubber covering over the controls as well, this makes them non slick so when you touch them, your finger stays were you put it. The volume up, volume down, and power controls have engraved markings on them so my finger can tell what control I am touching without removing the headset. They connected right up to my iPhone via bluetooth and have stayed connected. No disconnects... They reconnect instantly as well... I just turn them on, put them on, and start riding my bike. I can also pick up, hang up, and move forward in my playlist all from teh headsets, all with no setup done on my iPhone. Microphone: I have asked people how my audio sounds while riding the bike, and am told it sounds great... Battery: I have yet to run these dead... I take them to work, and use them all day... I ride my bike for several hours, never a dead or even a low battery indication in either situation, so I can't say how long they last... They charge up in an hour or so, again, I have never been able to run them down, so I can't say how long it would take from a dead battery to full charge. This is however how batteries like to be treated for max life, never running then down totally. Storage: I was unaware they came with a really nice case! The case is a bit on the largish side, but it will protect them. It has a good feel to it, and seems well built. Connectivity: I have yet to connect them to a second audio source like my TV, but the instructions say they will do this. The App: The app allows me to select various modes, only bone conduction, bone conduction and speaker, an EQ setup, and a few other things I don't use. I have set the EQ up, and it works, and I run the headsets with both speaker, and bone conduction on. The bass suffers slightly if you turn off the speakers, but is still good. Recommendation: Yes, get these... I wish I had done so prior to spending a bunch more money on insertable headsets.

I am an avid runner, and have typically used various iterations of Apple AirPods when doing so. I don’t have many complaints about them, as the sound quality and noise cancellation are both excellent, but I was getting a bit of ear fatigue after a while, and on these humid Southern days, things get a bit slippy after a few miles, to the point where I was having to constantly jam them back into my ears. I am a glasses wearer, and was somewhat unsure if the Shokz would work, but decided to give them a try. I was very pleasantly surprised by them. They work just fine with my glasses, especially if I put the headphones on first and then slide the glasses over my ears. The sound quality is not quite in par with the AirPods, but it’s actually shockingly good, and when you are laboring up a hill, sound quality isn’t exactly a priority. Bass response is the most noticeable difference from the AirPods. They are also super light, and I kind of forget they are there at all. The things I really love about them are that they stay in place and don’t move a bit, and I can listen to music or podcasts but still have situational awareness. I never listened to music on my trail runs for exactly that reason, and I probably still won’t, but a podcast is a perfect compromise that allows me to have some entertainment while still being able to hear if there is a bike coming up behind me. Battery life seems quite good, and I like the case as well. As a side note, I have a pretty dang big head, at least going by hat size, but the mini actually provided a better fit for me. If you are on the fence about these I can say they are worth the investment. I’ll be using mine as my primary listening device for running from now on.

I would absolutely buy a backup pair and recommend these 💯 to ppl that hate having ear buds in their ears. My ear doesn't accept ear buds unless they were hooked over the ear and then my ear would hurt after a couple hours of listening at work. The earmuff style also hurts my ears cause of the pressure and i cant hear anything but the earphones. These things?!?!?! These are amazing nothing in my ear as the sit on the outside. I was already used to the over the ear hook and this one is a lot softer on the part of my ear that it sits on. The sound quality is amazing I dont even have to put it to half way and it's like personal surround sound at all times while still being able to hear things around me. I pulled them out of the box to run the first charge down to recharge fully and its been going for hours just out of the box, amazed by the battery life. Was easy to setup and control, even comes with an app. But the quality of the product and sound is better than any other ive tried. They are compatible with both my android and apple devices. True ambient sound that integrates with normal sounds. Absolutely enjoy and love them. Bought a pair for my fiancee and she feels the same.

Fantastic. The sound is great and yet I can still hear what is going on around me. They are very light-weight, very comfortable to wear and easy to connect via Bluetooth. I wish I had bought them sooner.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Review: Sound, Sweat, and Slightly Annoying Neck Pressure Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones? Oh, you’re in for a treat—assuming your neck doesn’t stage a mutiny halfway through your Netflix binge. Let’s start with the good stuff: these things are ridiculously good at what they do. If you're into running, cycling, or just power-walking to the fridge while pretending it's a mission, the OpenRun Pro 2 delivers crisp, clear sound via bone conduction—yes, your cheekbones become your speakers. It’s like science magic, except instead of a rabbit, you get bass (well, some bass—more on that later). Battery Life That Won’t Bail on You Mid-Workout With up to 12 hours of playtime, these headphones outlast my motivation to exercise by approximately 11 hours and 45 minutes. Whether you're crushing a 5K, biking through the apocalypse, or doomscrolling through podcasts, the battery just keeps going. And thanks to USB-C charging (finally, Shokz joined the 21st century), a quick 5-minute top-up gives you a solid 2.5 hours—perfect for when you realize you forgot to charge them again. DualPitch Tech: Bass That Doesn’t Blow Away in the Wind Shokz added something called DualPitch technology, which basically means, “Let’s fix the weak bass thing.” It combines bone conduction with tiny air-conduction speakers to pump low frequencies directly into your ear. The result? Music actually feels like music, not just a ghost whispering audiobooks into your skull. It’s not Skullcandy-level thump, but for bone conduction, it’s a massive upgrade. The Not-So-Great: When the Couch Fights Back. Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room—or rather, the titanium alloy pressing into the back of your neck when you lean back on the couch. The OpenRun Pro 2 wraps around your head with a flexible but insistently present band. It’s light and secure during workouts—no flying off during sprints—but the second you relax? It turns into a passive-aggressive seatbelt. Lean back on a headrest, and that sleek nickel-titanium band decides to remind you it exists. It’s not painful, but it’s there, like a tiny roommate who won’t stop tapping their foot. For active use? Perfect. For lounging like a sloth in a hammock? Not ideal. Final Verdict: Great for Moving, Less Great for Melting into the Couch If you’re looking for safe, situational-awareness-friendly headphones with solid sound and epic battery life, the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 is a top-tier pick. Just don’t expect to wear them while pretending to care about your partner’s work drama from the comfort of your overstuffed recliner. Save those moments for over-ear plushness. But for runs, rides, and staying alert on the trails? These are your new best friends—even if your neck occasionally disagrees. Rating: 4.5 / 5 stars ⭐ (1/2 star deducted from my cervical spine.)

Great for listening to music, podcasts, or talking with friends on your outdoor runs or fitness walks. Good wind noise reduction, too. My friends can hear me quite clearly even when it's windy outside. The only downside is if you are near a busy road or other noisy environment it can often be hard to hear the person you are talking with or whatever you may be listening too since your ear canal is fully open so all the traffic or construction noise can easily enter your ear and drown out whatever is being omitted by the headset. I love that is rests nicely over your ears and goes around your neck so you never have to worry about the earbuds falling out. These are by far the best earbuds I have ever owned and excellent for making calls outdoors as long as the surrounding noise levels arent too high.

I was a bit hesitant to buy these, I am very new to bone conduction as a means of headphones but I needed a device that didn't hurt my ears. I can't do earbuds/in ear at all and over the ear is hit and miss (headband pressure and the ear cup putting pressure on the shell of my ear). This has been money extremely well spent. These do everything I need them to and one thing I didn't know they would do. Set up was easy, they connected to Bluetooth without a problem, and they have an app for the settings (it will require the serial number which is included in the headphone package). Controls have been simple to figure out, power, volume +/-, pause. Charging cord is short and if you don't have one get a C connector plug. Sound quality has been great, I use them for music while I work out and I've had no problems with connectivity or volume. The fit which I was somewhat worried about has been perfect. They don't budge no matter how much I move around or sweat. Now the thing I didn't know they did, I got a phone call and was able to take the call without a problem. There were no issues with the person hearing me or me hearing them. All around, I am happy with the headset and they are perfect for my use case.

This is a review of Shokz Open Run Pro 2 purchased in June 2026 to supplement my current Apple AirPod Pro 2. I purchased these based on a recommendation for good sound and full transparency for ambient sound. I purchased these for $175 which is the same price paid for the AirPod Pro 2. The unit comes with a USB-C to C charger which means most US buyers will likely need to buy an adapter if this is your first C to C charging device. The sound IS good and clear and I CAN hear my surroundings. Make sure you understand their definition of “bone conduction” as the sound is still transferred to the ear canal by two speakers by the ears. The accompanying app lets you change equalizer settings. I have it set to the standard settings which give clear vocals and good treble. Bass could be improved but I haven’t explored that yet. I ordered the standard size and at 5’9” with long hair I should have ordered these mini size - there is a lot of extra material in the back which interferes when wearing a hat or bicycle helmet. I use the Shokz with iPhone and iPad and unlike the AirPod the Shokz have no compatibility with Siri, any voice commands, or any of the standard features of AirPods such as alerts or messages and no noise cancellation features. The Shokz do not charge in the case like the Apple products. For these reasons I would not recommend Shokz for Apple users when you get far more features with AirPods for the same price. I downloaded the accompanying Apple app while the headphones were first charging. You need to create an account to take full advantage of all features. I attempted to create an account with my email address and was returned a comment, “An account with that email address already exists.” I don’t know how that is possible as I have a very unique email address and have no previous interaction with the company (unless they merged with someone…). So from that perspective the app is useless to me and not worth the space on my phone. I doubt I will keep the app. Editing my review to add that I returned the headset for 3 reasons: 1. The standard size was too big and was uncomfortable to wear with a ball cap or bike helmet, 2. I really didn’t think it was a good value as it was the same price as Apple AirPod Pro 2 with none of the features, 3. I experienced volume issues that others reported - at times I would click the volume control 3-4 times with little change.

I’ve been using it for one year now, honestly, I got addicted to it. People forgot how I used to look without it. Just keep in mind it’s an open ear concept, so don’t expect a crazy bass that blows your head. It’s amazing for the idea, a headphone that will make you smart, being on your phone watching reels but still listening to the gossips your friends are talking, is a skill

This is my first ever Bone Conduction headphones I have used or purchase. Having gone through multiple reviews, finally decided to purchase these. As all reviewers have emphasized do not have expectations for it to perform like a normal Headphone/Earphone. With that in mind ordered Openrun Pro 2 after eliminating all the others. On opening the box, it comes with a nice case, the headphones, USB cable (A to C), warranty card with serial and reflective stickers After downloading the app, I pared it with my phone and the registration was done on the fly along with a firmware upgrade. App allows you to multi-pair and adjust EQ to your liking. The build quality is very good and robust. The band sits comfortably on both ear and found no issues with it. I can probably wear this much longer than any headphones/earphones I have owned till date. Coming to the audio, I started with 50% volume on standard EQ, I was pleasantly surprised to hear the audio almost similar to having a headphone/earphone on. Only thing was the bass wont be able to compare to standard ear/headphones, but it was not such that you could not appreciate the bass. In fact it sounds much much better than any mobile phone speakers and better than most portable bluetooth speakers, regarding bass (only way to give an easy comparative description) Picking and answering calls is easy and the mic noise cancellation is awesome, such that the person on the other side will not realize you are on a wireless. Going on a walk or jog the headphones perform 100% to what they are specified for. Have not given a full run for its battery life but will update on it soon. Conclusion: Very happy and satisfied with the purchase abet the price kinds pinches on the pockets. At the time I bought this the similar bone conducting Bose was selling lower than this by 1k+ Would definitely to people who completely understand what they are signing up for.

Not for the audiophiles, but for people, who want sound on. the move (cyclists in my case) and want to hear the surrounding traffic, there is not better option. Would definitely buy again.

Son mis primeros audífonos de conduccion osea y me dejan muy buenas sensaciones. Si los comparas con unos in-ear, es cierto que les falta un poco de detalle y volumen, pero considerando que su propósito principal es no aislarte del entorno, cumplen su función de maravilla y mejor de lo que esperaba. Son súper cómodos; después de un rato de uso, casi olvidas que los traes puestos. El ajuste es perfecto: los utilizo para ir al gimnasio, correr y andar en bici con casco, y en ningún momento he sentido que se vayan a caer. Además, la duración de la batería es excelente y el tiempo de recarga es muy rápido (se cargan mediante el cable USB-C que viene incluido)

• Comfort and fit — lightweight, flexible headband that stays put through runs and rides without any hot spots or pressure points, even after a couple of hours. • Environmental awareness — since they don’t block your ear canal, you stay fully aware of traffic, other riders, or people around you, which matters a lot for outdoor training. • Improved sound over the original OpenRun — Shokz added an air conduction driver alongside the bone conduction one, so bass and overall clarity are noticeably better than older bone conduction models. • Battery life — easily gets you through a long run or a full ride, and the fast-charge feature is handy if you forgot to plug them in the night before. • USB-C charging — finally, no more proprietary magnetic cable to lose. Cons: • Price — they’re on the expensive side for what is still, fundamentally, a niche audio format. • Sound quality has a ceiling — even with the upgrades, it’s not going to compete with proper in-ear or over-ear headphones. Bass and detail are decent for the category but noticeably behind sealed headphones. • Wind noise — on windy days (cycling especially), the sound can get a bit drowned out. • Controls take some getting used to — the button layout isn’t the most intuitive at first. Would I recommend them? Yes — especially if you’re a runner or cyclist who prioritizes safety and awareness over pure sound quality. If you want rich, immersive audio, look elsewhere. But if you want headphones you can wear for hours without discomfort while still hearing what’s going on around you, the OpenRun Pro 2 are one of the best in their category.