Shokz
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Headphones
The best open-ear earbuds — hear your surroundings while running, cycling, or walking with bone conduction audio.
Our Review
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 don't go in your ears at all — they rest on your cheekbones and transmit sound through vibration. This means your ear canals stay completely open, so you hear traffic, conversations, and your environment while listening to music or podcasts. For runners, cyclists, and outdoor exercisers, this is a safety feature no in-ear bud can match. Sound quality has improved dramatically over previous Shokz models — bass is surprisingly present and mids are clear. 12 hours of battery, IP55 water resistance, and a titanium frame that flexes without breaking make these built for serious athletes.
✅ What We Like
- Safest option for outdoor exercise — full awareness
- 12-hour battery outlasts all in-ear competitors
- Titanium frame is virtually indestructible
- Sound quality has improved dramatically
⚠️ Worth Noting
- Sound quality can't match in-ear earbuds
- Bass is limited by bone conduction physics
- No noise cancellation (by design)
- Vibration can feel odd at high volumes
Key Features
- Bone conduction — ears stay completely open
- 12-hour battery life
- IP55 sweat and dust resistance
- Titanium frame — flexible and durable
- Dual noise-canceling microphones for calls
Specifications
| anc | False |
|---|---|
| battery_hours_buds | 12 |
| battery_hours_total | 12 |
| bluetooth | 5.4 |
| codec | SBC |
| driver_mm | Bone conduction |
| warranty_years | 2 |
| water_resistance | IP55 |
| weight_g_per_bud | 29 |
| wireless_charging | False |
Best For
- Fitness
- Outdoor
- Safety