Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- S820-ST-BK-US
- SKU:
- 11522687
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Fit
Absolutely Perfect
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am absolutely amazed at how perfect (for me anyways) the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones are. For those times when you need to still be aware of your surroundings such as running or walking, these are the best way to go. They are very lightweight yet feel well made. The controls are kept simple to use and understand. The fact that they use a USB-C port to charge is great. Please let the days of propriety or micro USB ports be a thing of the past for everything! Battery life is great. Rated as being 12 hours on a full charge, I would say that is accurate. When you are using these for a run, you should easily get 3-5 days out of a charge. When running, I’ve found they stay in place very well. Granted, that can vary from runner to runner. But I’ve found the tension to be very good without causing any discomfort or falling off and I have a big head. When I use them for a walk I almost forget I’m wearing them. As for sound quality, it is the best I’ve heard in bone conducting headphones. Clear sound with plenty of kick. Probably not quite as good as the best in-ear premium buds, but very close to it. Considering there is bound to be a little trade off from them not being directly in your ear I find the sound to still be impressive. If you have never used bone conducting headphones and are concerned the sound won’t be good, there is no need to worry. Overall these are a great option for anytime you want premium sound while still being able to be aware of your surroundings.
I would recommend this to a friend Not noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work well but if you are riding a mower not so much.
I would recommend this to a frienduncomfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After wearing the posts for a while, your head starts to hurt. I don't recommend them for that reason, but as for the rest, they're good, but my head hurt because they fit so tightly to my skull that I couldn't even stand them for half an hour, so I decided to buy another type.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendEarbuds
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not as great as other brands. But they work as advertised
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi there- Shokz here! We're very sorry to hear this has been your experience. We’re excited to share that we’ve just upgraded to the latest firmware version, and it can be updated via the Shokz app for the best experience with your OpenRun Pro 2. Please reach out to our Customer Happiness Team if you have any questions. Thanks!
They are ok
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved them but unfortunately they made my ears hurt if constantly used
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Volume
Sound is to quiet
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wayyyyyyyyy to quiet. On a car ride and trying to watch the nfl draft. Sound is so quiet I have to use my phones speakers. Id rather pay for a $20 pair of headphones over these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi Matthew- Shokz here. We're very sorry to hear this has been your experience. We’re excited to share that we’ve just upgraded to the latest firmware version, and it can be updated via the Shokz app for the best experience with your OpenRun Pro 2. There is also a phone setting that may resolve the low volume issue. -On the iPhone, go to Settings > Sound & Haptics > Headphone Safety, make sure that the Reduce Loud Audio Feature is switched off as this will affect the volume of the headphone. -On an Android, go to the Bluetooth Settings on the phone, find the headphone and make sure that the Absolute Volume feature is switched on for it. If you decide these are not a good fit for you, we kindly ask that you reach out to BestBuy Customer Service directly to learn of their return policy. Thank you!
Don’t waste the money.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my husband on January 21, 2026 and they stopped working February 11, 2026. Best Buy chose not to do anything and would not provide any help on warranty information.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi Ashley -Shokz here! We're very sorry to hear this has been your experience. All Shokz come with a 2-year warranty. Please visit our website to submit your claim or to contact our Customer Happiness Team. Once on our website, click "Support" and "Warranty Claim". *Friendly Reminder- Shokz take 1.5-2 hours to fully charge. To ensure the longest battery life, it’s important to remove Shokz from the charger once the light turns blue.* Thank you!
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Don’t get the 2nd Gen.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Max volume less than previous generation, sound quality seemingly not as good as the first generation.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi there- Shokz here! We're very sorry this has been your experience.We highly recommend downloading the Shokz app to customize your listening experience. If you decide these are not a good fit for you, we kindly ask that you reach out to BestBuy Customer Service directly to learn of their return policy. Thanks!
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality, Weight
Light & comfortable, decent sound, easy charging
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These OpenRun Pro 2 from Shokz are very lightweight with a minimalistic design. They’re comfortable to wear, even with sunglasses or a bike helmet. They’ve stayed in place securely in position while I walk, run, bike, etc. There’s no uncomfortable squeezing or bouncing/shifting around. Pairing was very easy, and the button layout is intuitive. The headphones support multi-point pairing (connecting to multiple devices simultaneously), but I had to install the Shokz app and enable this feature in the settings before using it. The app also allows for adjusting the EQ settings. Conveniently, there is a USB-C port for charging, so I can use the same cord as other devices and not have to worry about a proprietary connector. The open-ear design is great for running or any other activity where you need to be able to hear what’s going on around you. I also find it more comfortable than having something in my ear, especially for longer runs. As far as sound quality goes, these have come a long way from the first generation of open-ear headphones, and I was pleasantly surprised about how good music sounded through them. Overall, these are a great way to add music to my workouts, and I’m happy with them.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Die fast!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are too big. Also, they do not have a good battery life. I charge them in the morning, An hour later they're already dying. The sound quality is not bad. However, not for me!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hello -Shokz here! We're sorry to hear your OpenRun Pro 2 not working properly. All Shokz come with a 2-year warranty. Please visit our website to submit your claim or to contact our Customer Happiness Team. *Friendly Reminder- Shokz take 1.5-2 hours to fully charge. To ensure the longest battery life, it’s important to remove Shokz from the charger once the light turns blue.* Thank you!
Not a fan
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a fan. Lots of friends had been raving about the headphones, especially as runners but I just didn’t like them. They would shift a lot which was super annoying. I wanted to give them a chance because of safety but whenever I’d pass busy streets, which was 50% of the time given I live in Los Angeles, I couldn’t really hear anything.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi Stephanie- Shokz here. We're very sorry to hear this has been your experience. We’re excited to share that we’ve just upgraded to the latest firmware version, and it can be updated via the Shokz app for the best experience with your OpenRun Pro 2. There is also a phone setting that may resolve the low volume issue. -On the iPhone, go to Settings > Sound & Haptics > Headphone Safety, make sure that the Reduce Loud Audio Feature is switched off as this will affect the volume of the headphone. -On an Android, go to the Bluetooth Settings on the phone, find the headphone and make sure that the Absolute Volume feature is switched on for it. If you decide these are not a good fit for you, we kindly ask that you reach out to BestBuy Customer Service directly to learn of their return policy. Thank you!
Not Fully Functional With iOS Messaging
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this device after spending some time with a sales rep discussing the fact that I only wanted a device if it was capable of reading text messages allowed to me when they arrive on my iPhone. The sales rep did some Google searches and reading within their data database and said that this unit had that capability. If it does, I have been unable to figure out how to make that work. I did submit a question to the question and answers section asking for clarification about this feature, but apparently my question has been rejected as it has not appeared in the listing of Q&A items nearly a week after my purchase. In addition to lacking this critical feature, I have found that the audio quality for calls is less than desirable, and rigid structure around the back of my neck interferes with collared shirts and jackets. I will be returning this item.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi there- Shokz here! We're sorry to hear this has been your experience. In order to have messages read aloud, there is usually a phone setting that requires adjusting. To have text messages read aloud on your iPhone through your headphones, go to your phone's settings, navigate to "Notifications" > "Messages", and then turn on the "Announce Notifications" feature; this will allow Siri to read incoming messages aloud through your connected headphones when you receive them.
Please reach out to our Customer Happiness Team if you have any other questions. Thanks!
Not worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband received these as a gift on December 25, 2025 and they quit working in February 2026
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hello -Shokz here! We're very sorry to hear this has been your experience. All Shokz come with a 2-year warranty. We first recommend ensuring that the latest firmware version has been updated via the Shokz app for the best experience with your Shokz. If possible, we then recommend resetting your Shokz. If the issue persists following these steps, please visit our website to submit your claim or to contact our Customer Happiness Team. *Friendly Reminder- Shokz take 1.5-2 hours to fully charge. To ensure the longest battery life, it’s important to remove Shokz from the charger once the light turns blue.* Thank you!
Bad idea
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.dose not fit my head. can not return to store. Must work for somebody out there but not me
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi there- Shokz here! We're very sorry to hear you're not completely satisfied with the fit of your OpenRun Pro 2. We do have a mini size available. Since this order was fulfilled by BestBuy, we kindly ask that you reach out to their Customer Service directly to learn of their return policy. Thank you!
Poor audio quality/poor Bluetooth connectivity
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very poor sound and bass. I felt like I was in a 90s car. When someone replaces the blown out speaker with a home stereo speaker. Also very difficult to connect to my phone. Took me like 20 minutes to connect. Even with bestbuy employee helping me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi Javier- Shokz here. We're very sorry to hear this has been your experience. We’re excited to share that we’ve just upgraded to the latest firmware version, and it can be updated via the Shokz app for the best experience with your OpenRun Pro 2. There is also a phone setting that may resolve the low volume issue. -On the iPhone, go to Settings > Sound & Haptics > Headphone Safety, make sure that the Reduce Loud Audio Feature is switched off as this will affect the volume of the headphone. -On an Android, go to the Bluetooth Settings on the phone, find the headphone and make sure that the Absolute Volume feature is switched on for it. If you decide these are not a good fit for you, we kindly ask that you reach out to BestBuy Customer service directly to learn of their return policy. Thank you!
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Not impressed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is poor and noise leaks and everyone around you can hear. But sound quality is so poor The volume has to be very loud to hear It.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi Jeff- Shokz here. We're very sorry to hear this has been your experience. We’re excited to share that we’ve just upgraded to the latest firmware version, and it can be updated via the Shokz app for the best experience with your OpenRun Pro 2. There is also a phone setting that may resolve the low volume issue. -On the iPhone, go to Settings > Sound & Haptics > Headphone Safety, make sure that the Reduce Loud Audio Feature is switched off as this will affect the volume of the headphone. -On an Android, go to the Bluetooth Settings on the phone, find the headphone and make sure that the Absolute Volume feature is switched on for it. If you decide these are not a good fit for you, we kindly ask that you reach out to BestBuy Customer Service to learn of their return policy. Thanks!
Too small..
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The unit is far too small for my head. The microphone pinches really hard against my nose. Or against my lip.. a viable solution is to wear them backwards with the microphone resting on the back of my neck
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi Mike- Shokz here! We're very sorry to hear this has been your experience. Since this order was fulfilled by BestBuy, we kindly ask that you reach out to BestBuy Customer Service directly to learn of their return policy. Thank you!
Great product butttt
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product but too small for my head, would be great if they made a slighty larger one. Good product but will be returning. Also found they are cheaper by $20 on amazon
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hi Cameron- Shokz here! We're sorry to hear you were not completely satisfied with the fit of your OpenRun Pro 2. Our OpenFit 2 has no headband, and may be a more comfortable fit for you! Please reach out to our Customer Happiness Team if you have any questions. Thank you!
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Not worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had to return these because the volume is not high enough to actually feel the bass and the sound quality is terrible
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Crappy Quelity
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Could not hold a charge. Quality at Shokz has plummeted. I wish I had never purchased these duds.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Shokz
Posted .Hello -Shokz here! We're very sorry to hear this has been your experience. We highly recommend ensuring that the latest firmware version has been updated via the Shokz app for the best experience with your OpenRun Pro 2.
All Shokz come with a 2-year warranty. Please visit our website to submit your claim or to contact our Customer Happiness Team. *Friendly Reminder- Shokz take 1.5-2 hours to fully charge. To ensure the longest battery life, it’s important to remove Shokz from the charger once the light turns blue.* Thank you!