Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
Exact average 79.4 · 7 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 76
Image: Shokz10 professional reviewers tested the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and sound quality. Most common complaint: call quality.
Reviewed by CNET, TechGearLab, WIRED and 7 more
The catch: The microphone is weak for calls.
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What 10 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 86CNET
The dual-driver design finally gives bone-conduction headphones good sound, plus comfortable fit, low vibration and good calls, making them the best of their type though somewhat pricey.
Read CNET review - 84TechGearLab
A runner's dream: very comfortable, stable and aware of surroundings with better sound than other bone conduction models, though sound can't match in-ear buds.
Read TechGearLab review - 80WIRED
The best running headphones for those wanting power and awareness, with bigger bass and USB-C, though clarity slips and battery falls short of promise.
Read WIRED review - 80PCMag
Best-in-class bone-conduction headphones for outdoor athletes with class-leading audio, good battery and solid build, though not usable for swimming and bass is thin.
Read PCMag review - 73soundguys.com
Top bone-conduction pick with improved bass, reduced vibration and app support, held back by mediocre microphone and general limits of the format.
Read soundguys.com review - 70Android Central
A solid upgrade with better bass, no harsh vibrations, strong build and easy controls, though pricey and not for bass lovers.
Read Android Central review - 60What Hi-Fi?
Comfortable, well-built sports headphones but with weak, lifeless sound, so only worth it if you cannot use in-ears and do not care about audio.
Read What Hi-Fi? review - 89est.Tom's Guide
After daily runs for two weeks the tester found the best-sounding bone conduction headphones he has used, with a secure fit and long battery, worth the upgrade for sound.
Read Tom's Guide review - 89est.The Verge
The added bass speaker, comfortable fit and USB-C charging won over a skeptical reviewer who now prefers these for workouts, though call mic quality is poor.
Read The Verge review - 83est.GSMArena
A light, comfortable, well-built bone conduction headset with decent sound for the category, ideal for runners and cyclists but not for everyone.
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Common questions
Is the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 10 recommend it. The microphone is weak for calls.
Do critics agree about the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2?
Broad agreement: scores range from 60 (What Hi-Fi?) to 89 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 29 points across 10 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2?
Call quality (3 of 10 reviews), Price (3 of 10 reviews), Battery life (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2?
The Sony WF-C710N (critic score 94), top pick, narrowly.