Shokz OpenRun

Launched Aug 2021 · Open-ear

44
BasicGifng score
Good for gymGood for commuteGood for batteryGood for comfort

Usual price₹13,499

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Usual price ₹13,499

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Score breakdown

Sound
48

Clear vocals but thin bass; behind OpenRun Pro 2 and any earbud

Noise cancelling
5

Open-ear bone conduction; no isolation

Battery
54

8 h claim, reviewers got 8-14 h

Features
44

Multipoint, IP67; no app, SBC only, proprietary charger

Calls
50

Mic picks up background noise; callers heard fuzz

Comfort & fit
82

Light and secure; band can shift with glasses or helmets

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Very tough and fully waterproof
  • Light and comfortable, ears left free
  • Vocals come through clearly for bone conduction
  • Multipoint and quick top-up charging
  • Light, secure fit without clamping, fine for hours
  • Almost 14 h of playback in their use
  • Clear vocals; stable connection

Cons

  • Hardly any bass
  • Mic lets in a lot of background noise
  • No app; just two EQ modes and loud beeps on every press
  • Proprietary charging cable
  • Band can shift with glasses, helmets or while lifting
  • Bass never gets deep, some tracks sound scratchy
  • Callers heard a fuzzy voice and background noise
  • SoundGuysAug 2024

    A small step up from the Aeropex that suits runners and cyclists who need to hear traffic; not for anyone after strong sound or a good mic. Frequency response not lab-measured (bone conduction).

  • Tom's GuideOct 2024

    Editor's Choice for runners: secure, waterproof and long-lasting, with better sound than expected for bone conduction, though in-ear buds still sound better.

  • Expert ReviewsJan 2022

    A strong pick for bone-conduction fans, a clear step over the cheaper OpenMove, though the Pro sounds better.

  • Live ScienceOct 2022

    Good for road runners who want awareness; sound is fine for background listening but murky next to sealed earbuds.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers2× bone-conduction
CodecsSBC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserPresets
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Battery8 h
Measured in a test14 h (nearly 14 h music playback in their use; SoundGuys found the 8 h claim about right)
Fast charging10 min = 1.5 h
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones2
Call noise reductiondual noise-cancelling mics
Connection
Bluetooth5.1
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingNo
AppNo
Build & fit
Weight26 g
Water resistanceIP67
Controlsbuttons
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack, Blue, Grey, Red

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