Customer Ratings & Reviews

I use wireless headphones daily and while I have no problems with in ear headphones, having a set like this makes me wish I tried them sooner. Though there are some trade offs with this design, there’s more positives than negatives. The headphones come with a USB-A to C charging cable (no power brick) and a nice travel case. Setting them up is like any Bluetooth device and you can do it without the app, but using the app gives extra controls. With the app it gives you the ability for multi device support, sound profiles as well as being able to update the firmware. While using these you immediately see the benefits of this design, they stay in place and you’re not constantly adjusting them. I have multiple types of in ear headphones by multiple manufacturers and they all have to be adjusted (some more than others) no matter what I’m doing. And while this is a huge advantage over in ear headphones, that same advantage in design, has some drawbacks in sound. With the fact these sit on the outside of the ear, you don’t get that same depth of music with in ear headphones, especially with bass. They still sound really good though and are worth that trade off for the other benefits. This design gives you better situational awareness also. While using these on a one hour walk, I started with 90 percent battery life and had the same when done. Though these are geared towards runners, if you’re not a runner, don’t let that keep you away. You truly get a set of headphones that you’re not constantly having to adjust and are extremely comfortable. Another plus is the health benefits of this design as you don’t have something in your ear that could cause an ear infection. The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 offer great sound and a design that benefits anyone that wants headphones that you don’t have to constantly adjust and are extremely comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

Pros: Comfortable Fit: The open-ear design is a game-changer. They’re lightweight and sit comfortably without any pressure on my ears, even during long runs. Safety First: Keeping my ears open while still enjoying music means I’m more aware of my surroundings—perfect for outdoor activities like running or cycling. Sound Quality: The bass is surprisingly robust for bone conduction, offering clear and balanced audio without compromising awareness. Battery Life: With up to 10 hours of playtime, I only need to charge them every few days, even with regular use. Quick Charging: A quick 5-minute charge provides enough juice for a short workout session, which has saved me more than once. Cons: Volume Limitation: Due to the bone conduction design, the audio doesn’t get very loud. While it’s fine for most situations, it might struggle in noisy environments like crowded streets. Overall, these headphones strike an excellent balance between functionality and safety. They’re ideal for sports enthusiasts or anyone who values situational awareness while listening to music. The slight volume limitation keeps it from a perfect 5-star rating, but they’re still a solid choice for daily use!

Bone conduction is the newest wave in bluetooth headphones and I have to say, that i like the concept of being able to hear your music, streaming show or even the person on the ther end of the line as you talk and multi-task. All while not having to worry about something being stuck inside my earlobes. And I'm one of those people who has to have both earbuds in when I'm using my gear, so I really prefer to have some sort of ambient noise sond mode but also like to be able to close the world off when it is warranted. Boe connduction allows me to do one of these things very well, and that is the ability to have both ears involved in my sound while also allowing me to hear the world around me by having the transmitters on my face rather than in my ears. These are the 2nd pair of Shokz and I really liked the Opencomm UC headphones for the ability to use my PC and my phone with the same bluetooth.Those have a boom mic attached and it gives off that tele-com look and feel even when I'm not in front of my PC. However, they are not gym ready. That's where the Openrun Pro 2 come into play. These do not have that boom mic but offer great sound for the people on the other end, from what I have been told. They've always been comfortable to wear, and yes. I can and have worn them all day. These are water resistant. With an IP55 rating and these also have a very nice battery life( 12 hours of listening) should ge t you through your work day and workout or at least, it works for me.) The charger is now a Type C port, rather than the 2 prong magnetic piece from before. The case is always a cool touch and they look good. These things are rubbery and flimsy, yet tough. You can wear them on your head or neckfor extended periods, but why, when you've got a tough case to stow them in when on in use. The controls are easy to use as there's an all-in-one button for answering/hanging up, play/pause & forward and previous track. It just just takes a few button presses. The volume buttons shares the duties with the power and pairing button( one in the same.) The sound quality is exceptional for something that doesn't enter your lobes. I do wish there was a bit more BASS, but of course that would require some enclosure of the ears. But this does work well with my workouts, mostly cardio. There is some mild discomfort when lifting weights on the bench, though. In the end, I do love them, but these won't replace my earbuds or over the ear headphones in a few scenarios, but they are a welcomed addition to my sound corps. There's a Shokz app that helps with changing the sound for Bass, Treble, Voice etc. So I would suggest installing it, if only to be able to check your battery life staus. All in all, I would recommend these, because they work and they're well built. But, they do need work because i want to be the only one hearing my music. if they're bone conduction, I should be the only one hearing the sound. I would think.

The good: Open ear, so you can hear around you while listening. Calls are clear. Controls are buttons instead of taps so no accidental taps. They're comfortable and don't create any sore spots with long term wear. Usb-c plug so they're easy to charge. Long battery life; some days I put them on in the morning and they're still going when I go to bed at night. The sound is superb. The bad: I can't look up or it falls off. Despite being bone conduction people sitting next to you can hear it. Highly recommend these if you don't want noise cancelling headphones.

Connects automatically to watch, phone, iPad. I use for cycling so I can hear the traffic but feel like the sound is all around me. Battery made it thru a 100 mile endurance ride. Highly water resistant! They stay on your ear and I don’t notice them while working out. The bone conduction technology is amazing. These are for if you want to hear what’s going on around you but still want good sound. Definitely check the fit as I have the short and the regular band which I like both. Some people may prefer the regular fit

I’ve been using the OpenRun Pro 2 for a while now, and honestly, they’re a game changer. Since I wear a hearing aid, most regular earbuds just don’t work well for me because they block the ear canal or cause discomfort. The OpenRun Pro 2 uses bone conduction technology, which means the speakers sit outside my ears instead of plugging into them. That’s what makes them so great—I can keep my hearing aid on, still hear the environment around me, and enjoy music or podcasts clearly. The sound is surprisingly full and clear, with strong bass for bone conduction headphones. They’re lightweight, comfortable for long runs or walks, and I don’t feel any pressure in my ears. Battery life is solid, and the quick charge is really convenient. I also love that I can have a conversation with someone without pausing or taking them off. For anyone who uses a hearing aid, or just doesn’t like having something shoved into their ear, the OpenRun Pro 2 is a fantastic option.

My experience with Shokz goes like this. In 2019 my wife got us each a pair of Shokz “AfterShokz” for Christmas and we loved them. This past Christmas Best Buy had the Shokz OpenRun Pro on sale and we upgraded. I literally wore the paint off of my pair of AfterShokz during that time. Well, kind of. The select button stopped working on mine sometime while they were still under warranty (2021) and Shokz sent me a new pair which has worked without fail. My wife wears hers from the time she gets up until she goes to bed. I do not. But I do wear them around my neck at work and on my head only when in use. I’m not going to requote specs that are already listed in the product overview above. I’m going to concentrate on performance and how they compare to the Open Run Pros. For anyone not familiar with how bone conduction works, the headphones sit in front of your ears and transmit the sound through your bones under them. Shokz says it a bit better and more technically: “Bone conduction technology converts sound into mechanical vibrations transmitted through the skin and temporal bone to the cochlea, bypassing traditional air conduction transmitters like the external auditory canal or eardrum.” What it means is that you can hear ambient sound around you and what’s coming through the headphones as if you weren’t wearing any headphones. I love them for phone calls and when listening to music. The OpenRun Pro 2 perform far better than the OpenRun Pro for listening to music. They are getting into the range of HiFi headphones. I was impressed! Where the Shokz headphones excel, is with their open ear design in quiet to moderately noisy environments. However, these are not what you want to wear when mowing your lawn with a gas-powered lawn mower or when in an environment that has a similar level of noise. You will want something that’s noise cancelling that cover your ears or seal up in the ear canal for high noise levels. That last sentence also applies to true high-fidelity sound. While the Open Run Pro 2 are Shokz’ best so far for high fidelity sound, they cannot compete with high end headphones or ear buds designed for HiFi sound. Shokz are primarily bone conduction headphones are not designed to do that. As ambient sounds get louder, the bass response will seem to get weaker, but the mids and highs will still come through pretty good. But when the ambient sound gets even louder, it will reach a point to where you will need to increase the volume to hear the mids and highs. But when listening to music in a quiet environment, they do an excellent job. Especially when compared to the OpenRun Pro they are the successor to. The larger rear firing drivers make a Big difference in bass response and the dual driver design improves the highs dramatically too. Going a little deeper on sound quality. Shokz says: “OpenRun Pro 2 redefines open-ear audio with DualPitch™ technology, blending bone conduction for clear mids and highs with air conduction for deep bass.” Yes, the bass response is much better than the previous OpenRun Pro and the highs are way better too. The drivers are firing backwards into your ear. This works conjunction with the bone conduction tech to give enhanced frequency response. Downloading and using the Shokz app lets you select EQ presets or create a couple of your own via a five band graphic EQ. Note: there are only 2 EQ presets available on the OpenRun Pro. Since they are open ear, they have a certain amount of sound leakage. Especially with the rear firing drivers. Shokz claims it’s “leak-free”, but it isn’t totally leak free. In fact, I think they have slightly more sound leakage than the previous model. My AfterShokz have even less leakage, but they don’t have rear firing drivers either. But don’t let this scare you. Someone will have to be pretty close, say under a foot from your head, in a quiet environment to eavesdrop on a conversation with success, and with the volume set at a moderate level. The OpenRun Pro 2 has dual mics with AI noise reduction and wind resistance. My take, once you get past the over-worded sales pitch. Performance wise, it does make the background pretty quiet for the person you’re talking to on a call. My wife noticed a difference between the OpenRun Pro and OpenRun Pro 2 when I was talking to her coming home from work. She said it sounded kind of boxy at times. When talking to her while I was at work in different environments, she didn’t notice it sounding odd. Just very quiet between talking and not talking. They look so much like the previous model I have, nobody at work noticed the difference and I didn’t tell them. 😉 Battery life is very good. Up to 12 hours when listening to music, talk time is stated at 6 hours, but I’d say maybe 8 hours tops. Charge time options are 1 hour for a full charge, or 5 minutes to get 2.5 hours of use. I assume that’s from when it tells you to charge it. One thing I was glad to see was a USB-C connector to charge it. The OpenRun Pro has a proprietary magnetic charging attachment to charge it them. Cool? Yes, but not practical if you need to take them with you or they run down and you don’t have it with you. USB-C solves that problem. It has a rubber cover that you need to peel back to insert a USB-C connector. If your fingernails aren’t long enough to peel it back, use the USB-C connector to. 😉 All of the Shokz headphones I have used have fit very well and been comfortable to wear for long periods. Remember what I said about my wife? 😉 An IP55 water-resistant design to resist rain, splashes and sweat. The only thing that is a problem with fit is inherent by design. You can’t lay your head down on a pillow in bed with these on. The band will push them too far forward to work. The Mini version on the “right” sized head might make this a non-issue. Other things to note is 33 feet BT range, I think it got that and then some, a 2 year warranty. Comes with a nice case and short USB-A to USB-C cable, warranty card and setup guide. BT was easy to pair with my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 12, work phone. The app works the same on both phones too. And when you get the app, check for firmware updates. There was one there, even for this new of a product. Start-up time is faster than OpenRun Pro too. Conclusion: I used the OpenRun Pro 2 in many environments: In a vehicle, at work, outside, on my E-Bike, running and at home. They performed much better than my OpenRun Pros sound wise. Especially when listening to music. As I stated earlier, these are not my first Shokz products. They are very well made and, in my experience, Very Durable. Very Highly Recommended. My wife is waiting to see what colors they come in!

There are very comfortable and have the feeling of not being dislodge easily. The audio quality is clear with no distortion. Bluetooth connection was easy to pair with my smartphone. Battery charge cycle maintained per the specification.

Got these for my dad's birthday, and he wears them 24/7. He emphasized their sound quality, and comfort; often forgetting he even had them on. They stay on without worry of falling off, and the battery lasts longer than listed, often going 2-3 days without needing to charge. Excellent product!

My son bought a pair of these OpenRun Pro 2 a little over a month ago and let me try them. I quite like the convenience and sound quality of these so I decided to buy one as well. I don't do well with earbuds because they tend to fall out quite easily. These open-ear headphones not only stay on comfortably, but also allow me to be aware of my surroundings. The side button for quickly answering phone calls is nice as well. I remember trying out the first generation OpenRun Rro in Best Buy over a year ago. I did not really like how they would constantly vibrate the temples of my head when the volume was higher. Also, they had a dedicated charging cable that was not USB-A or C. this second regeration OpenRun Pro 2 fixed both of those issues for me. There is no longer vibrations on each side of my head, and the USB-C charging means I can just use the same cable to charge my phone/tablet/headphones. The longer battery life over the first generation is a nice upgrade too. Of course, if you're looking for noise cancellation features or are out in public places where the noise level is high, these headphones won't be the right fit.

Shokz are great! Lightweight, go anywhere, great sound, and easy connection to Bluetooth. I use them daily and really like how discrete they are.

Surprised by sound quality and ease of use. Exactly what I was looking for. I use them mostly in crowded areas (theme parks) with lots of background noise. The sound comes through just fine and I can still hear my surroundings. There were a few times where they were drowned out, but those were few and far between. They also are forgettably comfortable. I mean that you'll forget you have them on. Extremely light and unobtrusive. As for the battery life. It longer than you'd think for such a small device. And since they've changed the charging port, recharging is a breeze and takes no time at all.

I’ve been using the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 for a few weeks now, and they’ve completely changed how I think about workout headphones. The bone conduction technology really delivers — I can clearly hear my music and podcasts while still being fully aware of my surroundings, which is a big plus for running or cycling outdoors. The Steel Blue color looks sleek and stands out just enough without being flashy. The fit is secure and comfortable, even during long sessions — no ear fatigue, no slipping, and I forget they’re even there after a few minutes. Sound quality has noticeably improved from previous models. The bass response is stronger, and the midrange clarity is great for both music and calls. While they’ll never hit the deep bass of in-ear headphones, the tradeoff for comfort and situational awareness is absolutely worth it. Battery life is excellent — around 9–10 hours on a full charge, and the quick charge feature is a lifesaver when you need to top up before a workout. The controls are intuitive, and Bluetooth connectivity has been flawless with my phone and watch. If you’re someone who runs, bikes, or just prefers open-ear comfort and awareness, the OpenRun Pro 2 is one of the best you can get right now. Pros: Outstanding comfort and secure fit Great sound for bone conduction Quick charging and long battery life Safer for outdoor workouts Sleek, durable build Cons: Not ideal for very noisy environments Pricey compared to standard earbuds

First time having bone headphones. Pretty Awesome. I mainly use these for exercising and riding the bike. Pros: The headphones sit well on the head. Don't have any real irritating feeling when wearing them long term. The sound is just fine. When wearing headphones to work out or ride I'm not looking for crisp sound. However, the sound quality that you get from these is really good. Dont sound that distorted as other reviews state. When riding the bike you do hear the wind in the ear which does cause the music not to be heard or as clear. But that is to be expected, not to mention when riding you want to be aware of your surroundings. Which is PERFECT for these headphones. They keep me in the grove while helping me stay aware of what's going on. If you are looking for noise-canceling headphones then these are not for you. The battery on these puppies last! The first day after a full charge lasted me 7hrs before I turned them off. Now that's awesome especially when you go on those 100-mile rides! Cons: when talking on the phone, it can get a bit difficult for other people to hear you if you have a lot of noise going around, and vis for versa for you hearing them. But if you are in a quiet office space, then I don't see any issues using these for calls.

I bought the orange Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 wireless bone-conducting headphones for my husband, and they’ve been an absolute game changer. He’s a roadside diesel service technician and spends hours on the road every day. These headphones let him stay fully connected with dispatch hands-free, all while still being able to hear what’s going on around him — which is incredibly important for staying safe while working along busy highways. The sound quality is excellent, the fit is comfortable enough for all-day wear, and the battery easily keeps up with his long shifts. The bright orange color has actually been a huge bonus too — it makes them easy to spot so he isn’t constantly misplacing them when he’s home. If you work in a loud or high-risk environment and need something that delivers clear calls without blocking out your surroundings, these are absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!

Very comfortable and wear them daily for hours even with glasses on. I've found it preferable to have them resting on top or out side of glasses arms. They tend to last all day with constant use at home and work. Sound is pretty good but, not great at higher volume as the bass seems capped at lower levels Love them and even bought a pair for girlfriend and she loves them as well. They're perfect for listening but, being able to hear around you as well at the same time to keep alert There is one negative about the design of this headphone, if you wear it and rest the back of your head on a pillow, it pushes the unit out of alignment from the proper position.

I work in fire and ems so being able to hear the tones is essential while working out or doing daily activities around the station. These headphones have great clarity, battery life, and sound without everybody else hearing what your listening too. Not only that, when I go to the gym, being able to bring these into the sauna without worry of the sweat damaging them has been a huge upside! I’ve had numerous headphones die due to that reason (sweat). Such as my beats or Galaxy budd pro 3s. Connectivity is very nice. Only downside to these headphones I realize is when I do have to get up for a call, they do not auto turnoff when disconnected. Outside of that small flaw, these headphones have been phenominal for my everyday life and career!

Great sound, sits well and is very light but stays on just fine. The bone conducting aspect is sometimes awesome for me, since I’m deaf in one ear but I can hear tones perfectly from bone conducting methods, so when I listen to music I can push the units against my head with a finger or with tight ear muffs, so that the bone conducting comes through clearly in my inner-ear hearing! For the first time, I can listen to music with stereo sound like magic! For normal ears (such as my other ear!) the bone conducting adds a little bit of sound, but you really have to push it against your skull (anywhere… cheek bone, jaw bone, head, anywhere) in order to hear it through the bone conduction. The regular sound through the end of it transmitting sound waves through the air does most of the work.

When you wear this, it fits really well on the ear, and you would notice it is barely there (it feels like it). Until you turn on your best audio track. This packs a puch, you dont expect it to beat any of the audiophile cans, but the sound is immersive and satisfying. You wear it for a run or take your kids to the park, uou will hear the surroundings and the kids playing, yet the music is immersive. After wearing it for long time You notice there is no fatigue at all. Loving it so far. Baytery is good last for couple of days fir me, your situations might be different. Overall go for it!

Since they were released, AirPods Pro have been my go to earbuds. They’re compact, conveniently turn on and pair to my iPhone right out of the case, and boast excellent sound quality and noise isolation. Now that temperatures are cooling down here in the Midwest, I’ve been doing a lot more walking/running, biking, house upgrades, and getting back to working on my project car. Even though AirPods have tranparency mode, I prefer to have my ears completely unoccluded while I’m in public or anywhere there is vehicle traffic, especially when I’m walking my dogs. When I’m working on my project car, I noticed that my AirPods would constantly get bumped out or start to slip out as I get sweaty and dirty. I picked up the Shokz Openrun Pro 2s for these applications and they fill this role perfectly. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my AirPods for general daily use, but now I grab for my Shokz any time I’m doing any of the aforementioned activities. I was a bit skeptical about sound quality and adequate volume with open air headphones, but the Shokz do not disappoint. They get plenty loud, have clear vocals, and plenty of bass. It feels like you have your own private concert going on with the benefit of it not bothering anyone else who might be in your immediate vicinity. Because the Shokz wrap around the ears, I’ve had no issues with them slipping due to sweat or falling off if bumped. They feel well built and have nice clickly manual controls right behind your right ear. They pair quickly every time. The hard shell case they come with is compact and can easily be stored in or clipped to any bag. The Shokz app is pretty basic, but allows you to see batttery percentage and change EQ settings. Long story short, if you’re an active person who wants to maintain complete situational awareness at all times, these are the headphones for you.