Shokz Bone Conduction Open Ear Wireless Earphones: OpenRun Pro 2 $140, OpenMove

slickosaurus

May 3, 2025 11:49 AM

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I have passively been interested in Shokz. Passively because I use an iPhone and AirPods Pro 2s that integrate really well with the "H" chip.

Anyway, I found this comparison review of the Shokz OpenMove and OpenRun. It seem legit, not some AI aggregated click article. There's a table with a quick comparison.

https://suretrekker.com/shokz-ope...omparison/

As a Costco member I will probably grab the OpenRun for the return policy, better build, slightly better battery and quick charge feature. I'm not an audiophile so I'm not sure I can tell the difference in sound quality. I wonder where the improves sound quality comes from in bone conduction sound? Like I understand better components or open designs in conventional headphones/buds. Is it primarily better conductive materials?

I will say at home I prefer my Koss on ear headphones like the Porta Pro to any in ear buds (AirPods included).

How do these work with sunglasses?

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SplendidBanana6138

May 3, 2025 1:49 PM

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Would love to hear thoughts on the comparison of OpenRun and OpenMove.

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bauermundo

May 3, 2025 4:49 PM

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I got the ones from Costco. I do like them, the sound as expected was a downgrade from my jabras, but the tradeoff is being more aware of my surroundings when I don't want noise cancellation.

I will say that I wore them for a couple hours, and afterwards, I had a weird sensation for a while.

Almost like I could still feel a tickling vibration where the sound comes out of.

That's the only time I wore them for such a long time

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SensibleSnow680

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I have the open move. I think they are great for listening to my tablet making phone calls and listening to podcast but for music I think it's lacking. I can wear my glasses with them comfortably and ride my bicycle around and have great situational awareness, but like I say for music, not so great.

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hungarianhc

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I have the OpenRun Pro (v1). They are my favorite running headphones. Is the sound amazing? No. Is it the best combination of quality, comfort, durability, and safety (open ear design) I have personally found? Yup!Is this the best price yet on OpenRun Pro 2? I am interested!

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MemorableHose1597

May 3, 2025 8:05 PM

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MemorableHose1597May 3, 2025 8:05 PM

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just ordered OpenRun Pro 2 today for 155 shipped, they gave me a 20% code by asking.

also gave me a 10% off open dot one code, ordered both to try both out, and return both or the one I dont like.

im not thrilled around the thing around the neck, so if the opendots work great on runs etc, will keep that. I have Powerbeats pro etc, but I dont want ear things in my ear, I want air into my ear. the open run 2 definitely keeps ears open for breathing/cooling. im not sure if the open dots allow much airflow or if it plugs your ear like standard in ear headphones. will find out!

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goodness97

May 4, 2025 9:46 AM

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goodness97May 4, 2025 9:46 AM

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Too expensive

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biggchinoxxl

May 4, 2025 10:12 AM

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biggchinoxxlMay 4, 2025 10:12 AM

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any cash back to sweeten the deal?

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Quote from slickosaurus

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I have passively been interested in Shokz. Passively because I use an iPhone and AirPods Pro 2s that integrate really well with the "H" chip.

Anyway, I found this comparison review of the Shokz OpenMove and OpenRun. It seem legit, not some AI aggregated click article. There's a table with a quick comparison.

https://suretrekker.com/shokz-ope...omparison/

As a Costco member I will probably grab the OpenRun for the return policy, better build, slightly better battery and quick charge feature. I'm not an audiophile so I'm not sure I can tell the difference in sound quality. I wonder where the improves sound quality comes from in bone conduction sound? Like I understand better components or open designs in conventional headphones/buds. Is it primarily better conductive materials?

I will say at home I prefer my Koss on ear headphones like the Porta Pro to any in ear buds (AirPods included).

How do these work with sunglasses?

Re: sunglasses
The short answer is yes, they work with them. I use them for mountain biking and usually wear glasses and helmet at a minimum. In colder weather, I sometimes have ear warmers on as well, and that's when it gets to be a bit too much. But with just sunglasses, you are totally fine and easy to remove and put glasses back on while the Shokz stay on.

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OsmiumBob

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I've had the OpenRun Pro 2's for about a month and really like them. The sound quality is really decent and a significant upgrade over the version 1's. I've been wearing them while biking and running and they're super comfortable with great battery life. No issues at all wearing them with glasses and a helmet, the design was really well thought out for athletic use.

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DuoduoNini

May 4, 2025 12:37 PM

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Mini sliver already sold out.

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For those that care... ive had every model in this company.. multiple headsets breakdown and stop working after a year.. some failures as soon as 3months.. I like this brand and the concept but having to buy and replace sets multiple times a year, even if warranty or free replacement ita been nothing been a hassle for the last 7years.. I keep going back hoping each new year model with fix bugs and issues in previous ones but nope.. bought open run 2 in Feb2025 already dying at 3hrs constantly no longer 8hr playtime like the beginning.. just be aware... after this pair I'm switching

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Glayde

May 4, 2025 1:22 PM

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I have a competing product the Mairdi bone M200's. Much cheaper usually, I don't know how their line compares to the Shokz but these types of headsets are really really nice for biking. You can listen to music, you arent blaring bluetooth speakers that annoy everyone else, and you can still hear stuff come up behind you etc.

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tubs

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Quote from Stealthyshadow

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For those that care... ive had every model in this company.. multiple headsets breakdown and stop working after a year.. some failures as soon as 3months.. I like this brand and the concept but having to buy and replace sets multiple times a year, even if warranty or free replacement ita been nothing been a hassle for the last 7years.. I keep going back hoping each new year model with fix bugs and issues in previous ones but nope.. bought open run 2 in Feb2025 already dying at 3hrs constantly no longer 8hr playtime like the beginning.. just be aware... after this pair I'm switching

Exact same experience. Wife and I have been buying since before the rebrand, probably 7+ years as well. They all have broken eventually, without any real abuse. Good news is that the company will replace once using 2yr warranty. At this point, I just assume I'm essentially buying 2 pair since I assume the first will break within 2 years.

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sonofademon

May 4, 2025 6:22 PM

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Quote from Stealthyshadow

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For those that care... ive had every model in this company.. multiple headsets breakdown and stop working after a year.. some failures as soon as 3months.. I like this brand and the concept but having to buy and replace sets multiple times a year, even if warranty or free replacement ita been nothing been a hassle for the last 7years.. I keep going back hoping each new year model with fix bugs and issues in previous ones but nope.. bought open run 2 in Feb2025 already dying at 3hrs constantly no longer 8hr playtime like the beginning.. just be aware... after this pair I'm switching

I bought the bluez 2s back in the day. Use them for running several times a week and they still work fine today. Kinda wish they'd die so I had an excuse to replace them, lol.

Also bought the OpenFit Pro over a year ago and they're still going strong. Also have a lot of friends that own their products in between with no issues. Sorry about your issues, but I don't think that's a common experience.

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