SHOKZ New OpenRun Pro 2- Bone Conduction Headphones, Open-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Sport Earphones for Running, Workouts - Sweat Resistant, Secure Comfortable Fit -Deep Bass, Smart Mic, Reflective Strip

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.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is not my first pair. And if something happened to these tomorrow, I'd order another pair before the panic attack was over. I'm a caregiver, which means my day doesn't stop because my phone rings. I can't always drop what I'm doing to answer a call, check a text, or stop helping my mom just because somebody wants to talk. These headphones let me stay connected while keeping both hands free and my attention where it needs to be. I've also never had anyone complain that I sounded far away, muffled, or difficult to hear during calls. In fact, people who know me usually ask if I'm hands-free. The answer is always yes. Not because I'm being efficient. Because my hands are always busy doing something other than talking on the phone. When I tell you I use these every single day, I mean every single day. Seven days a week. From the moment I get up until I go to bed, they're either on my head or charging for tomorrow. In fact, I keep two pairs so one is always ready to go. The best part is they're bone-conduction headphones, so they're not shoved in your ears all day. I can still hear what's going on around me, hear my mom call for me, hear the dogs, hear the door, and still take calls, listen to podcasts, audiobooks, or music. Now, if you're looking for complete silence, that's not really the point of these. Unless you put earplugs in, you're still going to hear the world around you. Personally, I consider that a feature, not a bug. If I wanted complete silence, I'd have to start by muting my household, and unfortunately Shokz hasn't figured out how to manufacture that yet. One thing I learned with this purchase is that I probably should have been buying the Mini version all along. I've always bought the regular size, but this time I decided to try the Mini. For me, it fits much better. The regular version always left a larger gap behind my head between the band and my neck. The Mini sits closer, feels more secure, and is just more comfortable for everyday wear. So if you've ever felt like the regular version sits a little too far off the back of your head, don't automatically assume that's just how they're supposed to fit. The Mini might be worth a look. Apparently my head was Mini-sized all along and nobody bothered to tell me. One thing I absolutely love about these newer ones is that they charge with a regular USB-C cable. No hunting for some weird proprietary charger. No digging through a drawer trying to figure out which mystery cord belongs to which device. Just plug them in and move on with life. My first pair was purchased around 2020 or 2021. The only reason I'm replacing one is because it took an unexpected swim in a river. They are water-resistant. They are not "fell in the river and went exploring with the fish" resistant. That one's on me, not Shokz. The other replacement wasn't even for me—I gave it away. I've actually gifted several pairs over the years to people I really like. They're one of my favorite gifts to give because once people try them, they get it. Even the kids have gotten them. Granted, there are days I'm not sure I like the kids all that much, but overall they're still worthy recipients. For right around $200, considering I get years of daily use out of them, the value isn't even a question for me. The battery life is fantastic. The comfort is amazing. The sound quality is excellent. And they've survived years of daily use from someone who treats them less like electronics and more like essential life-support equipment. One small suggestion for Shokz, if anybody from the company happens to be reading reviews. I love the colors. I really do. But for those of us who wear these all day, every day, I'd love to see a skin-tone option. Sometimes I want my headphones to make a statement. Sometimes I want them to disappear. When my hair is pulled back, it would be nice to have a version that blends in a little more instead of announcing itself to the world. Let's be honest. Not everybody needs the entire room to know they're wearing headphones. Sometimes incognito is a good thing. Sometimes you don't want your boss immediately spotting them during a meeting. Sometimes you don't want people assuming you're ignoring them when you're actually listening perfectly well. And sometimes you just don't feel particularly social and would like your headphones to participate in that decision. The colors are great. I'd just love one that quietly minds its own business. Honestly, if I could remember who first recommended Shokz to me, I'd probably kiss them right on the mouth. And I'm not even sure I liked that person. That's how good these are.

Some of the best headphones if you don't like having stuff in your ears. I often have to check to see if I still have them on since they're so lightweight. The buttons respond immediately and make clear sounds when pressed. They of course can't do noise canceling and in loud environments can be drowned out by ambient noise but they have a great sound profile and can even be a bit bass-y. Great for hearing whats going on around you while also listening to some thing else. Charging is super easy and doesn't take long, I've yet to ever completely drain the battery on them and would often wear them all day, not constantly playing anything mind you, but even when they were in constant use their battery life was more than enough to make it. I am thankful they moved to USB C however, I would often forget the cable the first version came with in my car causing me to have to go looking for it when I finally got that voice notification stating they needed to be charged. As previously mentioned they're so light weight, portable and comfortable that I often have to check to make sure I have taken them off.

The SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 headphones are worth the price. I tried a few cheap pairs first To see if I liked the bone conduction headphones. I also have something to compare them against. The sound is excellent. Music sounds very good And the volume is adequate for audio books. The one-piece design prevents drops, and they stay comfortable all day, even in rain. The orange color is easy to find. The buttons work accurately And are easy to press by feel. The phone call quality is adequate compared to other choices. The microphone is maybe not the greatest, but you can take phone calls while wearing these. One of the most important things these create for me is that, because my ears are always open, I can hear what's going on. It also means that I can keep them on while running errands, and I can increase my audiobook time. I just regularly pause and resume depending on what I'm trying to do. I'm kind of a maniac about audiobooks. I listen to over a hundred of them every year, and this gives me a few extra hours of listening time during the week, so it's a pretty good investment. The battery lasts all day, and a voice prompt states the power level in English upon startup. I've used them for eight hours at a time and have never gotten below a medium. The charging port is solid with a clear indicator LED. While the connection does not hop devices Pairing is stable and straightforward. A small downside is that on Apple you have to turn the volume up fairly loud to get them to work properly, so you will get warnings that your headphones are too loud.

These headphones are really good if you want to hear what’s going on around you while listening to music or podcasts. They’re super comfortable and easy to wear, even for a long time. They work great in normal situations, like walking around or doing stuff at home. Music sounds good, and once things are quiet, everything is clear. But in loud environments, they don’t work as well. For example, when I’m power washing my car, I can barely hear talk radio or podcasts. The same thing happens when I’m running and cars drive by—it gets hard to hear voices. Music is still okay, but talking is harder to understand. Overall, they’re really good for comfort and safety, especially for runs or everyday use. I just wish they were a little louder.

I purchased these headphones at the same time I acquired the Shokz Open-ear earbuds, and they are similar in that the sound quality is excellent and they refrain from intruding physically into your ears (in contrast to conventional earbuds). But they stay on (physically) better than the open-ear buds, and when I tested them on a bicycle ride, the sound was still clear despite wind and the sound of light traffic on the road. I think the open ear buds have a better quality sound, but for physical exercise (biking etc.), these bone conduction headphones are the best choice. They do not have noise cancellation per se, so if you’re mowing the grass, over-ear headphones are still the best choice.

I've been extremely happy with the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 headphones. The open-ear design is incredibly comfortable, and I can wear them for hours without any discomfort while still being aware of my surroundings. The sound quality is excellent for both music and phone calls. Voices come through clearly during calls, and the audio is rich and balanced when listening to music or podcasts. The Bluetooth connection has been reliable, and pairing was quick and easy. Another feature I really appreciate is the battery life. They charge very quickly and last a long time on a single charge, so I rarely have to worry about running out of power during the day. Overall, these headphones have exceeded my expectations. They combine comfort, great sound, fast charging, and long battery life into one outstanding product. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality open-ear wireless headphones.

Pros - Comfortable fit (for the most part, see below) - Great battery life (easily >10 hours) - Great soundstage - Surprisingly decent bass Cons - Can slide a bit while running if you are both oily and sweaty - Can be uncomfortable after long periods of time if you also wear glasses (the ear hooks seem to bother the top of my right ear especially) - This is the biggest one for me, but timbre is not so great. The treble is very "crunchy", and other people online describe it as a hiss or high pitch tone that plays constantly. Overall I recommend it if you plan on using it mostly for exercise, as the audio quality did not meet expectations for me.

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

Item is very good and I use it every single day, somehow, the power button failed to work. I contacted the vendor for the warranty. Without any questions and drama, they arranged the pickup and delivery. After a couple of days, I received a brand new item in unopened box.

Nice product

Me llegaron hace poco y usando estos auriculares y la experiencia ha sido muy positiva. Son muy cómodos para hacer deporte, ya que no se meten en el oído y puedes seguir escuchando lo que pasa a tu alrededor, algo clave si corres por ciudad o haces ciclismo o cualquier otra cosa. La calidad de sonido es sorprendentemente buena para ser de conducción ósea, con bajos mejorados respecto a modelos anteriores. La batería cumple perfectamente me dura bastante y la carga rápida con USB-C es +. Los micrófonos con cancelación de ruido funcionan muy bien para llamadas... Además, resisten el sudor y la lluvia sin problema, así que puedes entrenar con tranquilidad.

Extrêmement satisfait de cet achat ! Le son est très bien, l'ergonomie est top, aussi bien pour le sport que pour la vie de tous les jours Pas de soucis pour passer des appels non plus autonomie très correcte (2h de running sans soucis) Attention, c'est de la conduction osseuse, on a rien dans les oreilles (c'est bien là tout le truc) donc on entend également son environnement. Si vous êtes dans un environnement bruyant cela polluera donc votre écoute Le son est très bien, mais ne sera jamais non plus aussi bien qu'un sytème audio sur les oreilles qui isole de l'extérieur