SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2

SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2

By SHOKZ · Noise-Cancelling Headphones · Audio & Electronics

  • DualPitch bone + air conduction dual drivers
  • Up to 12 h battery, 5-min charge = 2.5 h
  • USB-C charging
  • Open-ear design, 30.3 g
  • IP55 sweat/water resistance

Lowest price seen
$135.00
from $135.00 at eBay · Checked Oct 13, 2026

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Summary

A flagship open-ear sport headphone that pairs a bone-conduction driver with a small air-conduction driver for real bass, made for runners and cyclists who want to hear their surroundings. Check your head size and the IP55 rating before you buy: the cheaper OpenRun carries the higher IP68 water rating.

Strengths

  • Independent reviewers call it the best-sounding bone-conduction headphone available; PCMag and Tom’s Guide both named it an Editors’ Choice.
  • The added air-conduction driver gives real bass and cuts the vibration that plagued earlier bone-conduction models.
  • USB-C replaces the proprietary magnetic charger of the first OpenRun Pro, and the universal cable means no spare to lose.
  • Multipoint pairing holds a phone and a laptop at the same time.
  • The 12-hour battery and a 5-minute quick charge cover a week of workouts for many owners.
  • Shokz backs it with a 2-year warranty and a 45-day risk-free trial.

Weaknesses

  • Bass is still thin next to in-ear or over-ear headphones; several reviewers call low end the weak point.
  • SBC is the only codec — no AAC, aptX or LDAC — which is unusual at this price.
  • IP55 is lower than the cheaper OpenRun’s IP68, a trade-off forced by the vents the air-conduction driver needs.
  • Owners report the power and volume button failing after 12–18 months, and some warranty claims have been denied.
  • Some owners report Bluetooth reconnect problems and unreliable multipoint, plus dropouts on calls.
  • Sound leaks in quiet rooms, and callers pick up wind noise outdoors.

Verified specifications

ModelOpenRun Pro 2, S820 (Standard) and S821 (Mini).
AudioDualPitch — a 10th-generation bone-conduction driver for highs and mids plus an 18 × 11 mm air-conduction driver for bass.
Frequency response20 Hz – 20 kHz.
Battery lifeup to 12 hours rated; a 5-minute charge gives 2.5 hours of listening, and a full charge takes about 60 minutes.
ChargingUSB-C.
Bluetooth5.3 with SBC as the only codec; multipoint holds 2 devices at once.
Water resistanceIP55 for sweat and rain; not for swimming or showering.
Weight30.3 g (Standard), 30 g (Mini).
Framenickel-titanium memory wire with a silicone finish; clamping force is 16% lower than the previous generation.
SizesStandard for a head over 23.5 cm (9.25 in), Mini below that.
EQ4 presets (Standard, Vocal, Bass Boost, Treble Boost) plus 2 custom modes in the Shokz app.
Microphonedual mics with AI noise reduction; SHOKZ claims 96.5% background-noise reduction and handling of wind up to 15 mph.
Working temperature0–40°C (32–102°F).
In the boxheadphones, carrying case, USB-C cable, instructions and warranty card.
Warranty2 years against manufacturing defects.
Full research notes and sources

Battery life and charging

SHOKZ rates the OpenRun Pro 2 at 12 hours, and the numbers from testing line up. WIRED saw about a 10% drop per hour of running, which works out near 10.8 hours of real use. The Verge found the rating matched its own pattern: a charge a week for 9–10 hours of workouts. A 5-minute top-up buys 2.5 hours of listening, and a full charge takes about 60 minutes over USB-C. The port has a rubber hatch — keep it closed, and never charge the headphones wet.

Sound and leakage

The headline is DualPitch: a bone-conduction driver handles highs and mids while a separate 18 × 11 mm air-conduction driver fires bass toward the open ear. Reviewers agree it fixes the classic bone-conduction problem of thin, vibration-heavy low end. CNET said the dual-driver design “finally cracked the code” and called vibration virtually gone at normal volume, and PCMag said sub-bass is still barely audible on bass-heavy tracks while vocals and percussion hold up well. Consumer Reports was cooler, describing the sound as acceptable with a congested midrange and boomy but shallow bass. Because the design leaves the ear open, sound leaks in quiet rooms, and one trail runner reports nearby runners hearing the music. The mics improve on earlier models but struggle in wind: The Verge’s reviewer was told she sounded bad on calls, while CNET found callers heard her clearly on noisy streets but with a whoosh in wind.

Buttons, warranty and repairs

There are no user-serviceable parts. The sealed shell means a failed button or battery ends in a full replacement rather than a repair, and Shokz does not run a repair service — warranty claims are settled with an equivalent unit. The warranty covers 2 years of manufacturing defects and requires proof of purchase from Shokz or an authorized dealer. Owner threads describe the power/volume button wearing out after 12–18 months, with one claim denied on a technicality because button wear was not named in the policy, one owner 3D-printing a replacement, and another reporting buttons falling off. Other owners say Shokz replaced the buttons under warranty without a fight. Treat the button as the part to watch on this model. Keep the headphones in the included case when not in use, and store them dry.

Is it worth it?

SHOKZ launched the OpenRun Pro 2 at $179.95 in August 2024. WIRED saw it discounted to about $125 at major retailers that same summer, and PCMag listed $179.99 at Best Buy in December 2024, so street prices have run well below the launch figure. At roughly $125–$150 it is strong value for outdoor athletes who want bone-conduction sound with more bass and USB-C convenience. Near $180 the SBC-only codec, the IP55 rating and the button worries make it a harder call, especially since the cheaper OpenRun scores higher on water resistance.

Which model this is

This page covers the OpenRun Pro 2, sold as model S820 in the Standard size and S821 in the Mini. It comes in black and orange, with white and a two-tone white/orange listed by PCMag. The US Amazon listing for the variant is ASIN B0D2HKCMBP. Don’t confuse it with the original OpenRun Pro (S810, which used a proprietary magnetic charger and a 10-hour battery), the OpenRun (S803, IP68), or the OpenSwim Pro (IP68 with MP3 storage). The Mini is meant for head circumferences under 23.5 cm (9.25 in); most people need the Standard.

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