I bought the OpenRun for my wife last year; she likes them very much. My open-ear headphones (a different brand) broke recently, so this review helped me decide, and I bought a pair [of OpenRun Pro 2's] for myself. For those on the fence, one word to describe the NEW OpenRun Pro 2 is AWESOME! They are not cheap. I did consider the OpenRun Pro, but the Pro 2 is far superior to the earlier iterations, and I figured it was better to buy the latest and greatest because they are simply heads and shoulders above the competition; they may not be perfect for everyone, but for me personally, one week in using them, all I can say is WOW!
This was a golden review - literally the only thing I care about is sound and mic quality at 20mph vs the original, and you covered that perfectly (mic at that speed matters for assistant/siri music control). xoxo!
I wonder if a headband would sufficiently reduce wind noise to be understood better. Other than that, sounds like you could definitely make calls on a climb that isn't too steep :D
So pleased to see the magnet charging cable be replaced with USB-C. I have been using their headphones since they were AfterShokz. They have been fantastic.
This video was perfect. I recently tried these on in an airport and was kind of blown away at the tech and style. Then my sister walked into the house wearing them and she loves them. I guess I know which version I'm going to purchase. Thank you!
i’ve been using open run for 3 yrs and since i started using this headphones i never looked back traditional ones. now i’ve just bought openRun Pro 2 WOW!!! Buy it Guys you can hear music and surroundings for safety especially if you drive a car
I used these for the first time while cycling in the wind. I had no trouble hearing the music playing. I was pleasant surprised since my last earphones sounded terrible in windy situations.
Thanks for the well rounded review! Just got these as an MTBer and am fairly happy with them. They stay in place well, but do put pressure down on the back of my ears after a few hours of wearing helmet and glasses. Battery life claims seem pretty in-line. I can hear my surroundings great, though they are definitely still affected by wind.
I have the previous version, so question is there more bass ? And I cycle with them so the wind noise affecting a phone conversation what do experience ? Thank You
Glad to see your review, I am a big fan of my Shokz headphones, I saw some reviews but they were not from the sports point of view. Thanks for doing it, great review as always.
Took my first long run in these today and really enjoyed them. The vocal mode for podcasts worked well but I’ll try the treble next. It wasn’t love at first sight (or first run) but they quickly wore on me. I have a normal size head for an adult male and the minis work just fine for me; I feel like the regulars would stick out too far. Great review!
I like Des content because he promote stuff less and still bring the truths , a youtuber's main income comes from promos and brand deals but he in spite of that bring the best
Perfect review. I only care about cycling and no noise quality issue with current version. I simply can only hear when climbing slow vs riding fast on road or downhill on mtb. Due to wind. Sounds like these aren’t any different, possibly worse…
I have been using airpod pros exclusively in transparency mode on long rides. I used to bother with motorcycling earplugs. Wind noise can have a significant impact on hearing loss. That's why I stopped using my openruns on the bike.
Very informative Des, just wanted to add a use-case that is not covered in your review. Used the OpenRun Pro 2 on an intercontinental flight from the US to Qatar, for some reason the audio quality just collapsed in terms of volume/base. So works perfectly on the ground but quality degrades tremendously when up in the air. Tried it out & confirmed this hypothesis, by using it in Qatar & then only my next flight from Qatar to India. Not sure what the science behind it is, perhaps it could impact mountaineers as well at very high elevations. Again, keep up the good work !!
I love shokz so much, btw in the blind comunity usually using bone conduction much better for using gps apps. btw I use shokz produc from 2014, from shokz blues 2, AKA aftershokz blues2.
Just bought my pair of Openrun Pro 2's. Use to rock a pair of openmoves about 2-3 years ago when teyy first dropped. Now just last week they broke and I needed a new upgrade anyways and I thought these bad bois would be great 👍🏻. I maybe broke but I decided to upgrade due to the upgraded sound quality and IP55 for rain and sweat. I dont go enough in the river to justify the Openswim pros so I got the Pro 2's
Personally tried the mini and the standard and I stayed with the mini. It's a lot less adjusting but has a snug fit. It works for me having to wear a hard hat most days. I was expecting both air and bone conduction to work at the same time to find out that it doesn't. It's going to do one or the other not both, which I'm perfectly fine with. Sometimes if I have a lot of background noise from work in the construction field, I will throw in ear plugs and switch to bone conduction to hear what's being played since listen to podcast most of the day. Overall, I recommend these headphones
Just bought the OpenRun Pro 2 after watching the video. Didn't know that a new version was out. This is my fourth pair of Shokz, all still working, but battery life get worse after a lot of use. I use them mostly in the office and home. For Teams, UA-cam, Podcasts etc. They are so much more comfortable for hours at a time than over ear headphones from Bose, Sennheiser etc. Sound quality is of course much worse, but more than good enough for mostly speech and the Pro 2 sound was a clear upgrade from my previous OpenRun Pro.
Regarding discomfort during long rides, I find that if you place the loop outside of the helmet straps doesn't press against your head and less fatiguing.
That was fixed in the first Open Run Pros. I had those problems on the earlier models too. The V2s have different buttons, so let's hope it doesn't reappear because the Pro buttons are solid.
Regarding the mix of bone and air conduction in these and the degradation of quality in wind, the smart thing would have been to have profile switching from the app allowing pure bone conduction (for cycling for instance).
Is it available now, the change to pure bone conduction from app? I'm dying to buy this, i have sony xm5 headphone but had to do put grommet surgery and it makes me feel a little disoriented a bit when using it compared to before, i think due to the direct hole to inner ear by the grommet.
This was a great review. Thanks for the more clear explanation that's not even on their site. My one question is... does the now traditional sound delivery for the lows make for sound leakage, bugging people around you? Lol as I'm writing this, yo u answered that question. But have YOU stood aside and heard the residual sound? Also, I never minded the proprietary cord. It was super simple and even one handed to pop on and off the headset. I see this USB-C port cover being a weak point, and eventually breaking...
Since it's also using air conduction, can other people standing beside you hear your music and phone calls? With the first gen it's only bone conduction so people cannot hear but Im not sure about the Pro 2. Great review and thank you
A bit of feedback, I wear a full face MTB helmet all the time. My enduro helmets fit just fit over these headphones. My downhill helmets however are hit and miss as far as comfort.
I've consider buying Shokz many times but I have some cheap Tribit earbuds that I bought on Amazon for probably less than $30 that comes with a charging case that doubles as a power bank and as I really cannot run or cycle without having the spacial awareness that comes from hearing sounds of traffic etc I only ever use one earbud at the time. That means that I can theoretically use up all the battery from one earbud - up to 7 hours claimed - and then just use the other one while the first one recharges in the charging case, giving me over 200 hours of audio in my ear before needing a recharge. And yes, the sound quality may not be as good as what Shokz can offer but it is certainly perfectly good for my training and for $30.
Same here. I tried the cheap one at Amazon coz I have no idea what bone conducting was. I was amazed it works So I’m happy with the cheap purchase…… UNTIL….. I went to an ASICS convention where it showcased the original Shockz headphones. I tried it on and I never knew that they can be so clear (but then again it’s a combined bone conduction and air conduction ) So I was really impressed and immediately checked my savings lol I honestly thought this were on par with the big names out there. So lucky for me I have some spare to spend and have just ordered my first original openrun pros2 😎❤️
@@ejisloco1051 I am sure that they are very good but I suppose that my point is that I don't really need very good when I am putting in an effort on the bike, or when out running for that matter. If you are sitting in a relaxing chair and listening is the priority then sound quality really does matter, but when your legs are pumping away, your pulse is up, yoru breathing is elevated, and the wind, traffic and whatever else noises are all over the place, then it doesn't really matter with the level of sound quality as this is not where your focus should be anyway.
I ordered those today and must say I am pretty happy. Before I was using Jabra Elite 85h Elite but those being over-ear and me disliking in-ear (am using Jabra 65t elite) makes biking annoying. I was honestly thinking the bone conduction wasnt working and I just had air conduction
Great review as usual thanks ! Regarding sound leakage, how is it compared to the Suunto wing ? You compared kt to the openrun pro, and these already had a hybrid approach. I wonder how it is for the openwing that is 100% bone conduction if I'm not mistaken?
Thanks for another well-rounded review! You mentioned hats over the ears would interfere : do you think a stretch/soft headband or beanie over the ears (for us winter runners) would interfere with the sound quality or be uncomfortable? Would it prevent the headphones from vibrating properly?
At my first thought.. i strongly disagree with these type of headphones.. im all in for earbuds in-ear types.. but one day i bought a new phone and get free wired headset ( thats crazy we live in 2024 and still can get wired ones ) those headset totally changed my mind.. That one is shaped like the OG earpods but it sounds so much bassier and better.. i then tried bon conduction.. and daily using it after that..
thanks for the review, Got a question about the microphone, if you don't mind. Is the degradation due to wind, ie air moving around, or to noise? I'm thinking about using these in a no-wind but somewhat noisy environment. Noisier than just standing outside.
.... these are AweSomeNess PerSoNiFied in fit sound and battery .... however the material shoks makes these from breaks out my skin whereas the original openrun pro do not irritate my skin
Thanks for this review, I've been wondering if while using ear plugs, if it'll work or not. Because I work in a really loud environment, i have to use ear plugs, I'm scared i won't be hearing my music as clearly as i would with the original pros
These don’t have IP67 is a deal breaker flat least for me. I ride in the rain more often than I’d care to damit. For that price it definitely should. My openrun mini’s do.
My first Shokz just stopped working after I ran with them in a heavy storm (kicked up last half mile of a run). They didn't turn on anymore, so I just asked for a replacement which they did. That was ~ 2 years ago.
I have the the Open Run version, and while the sound quality is fine, I have a couple of issues I'd appreciate being addressed in another review or a comment, especially if they’ve been fixed in the new version: - When I connect the Chokz to both my phone and PC, and then leave the house, it beeps in my ears every 10 seconds or so indefinitely signaling that it lost connection with one device. To stop this, I need to turn the device off and on again. I'd like to see if this issue is been addressed in the new model. - I understand the move to USB-C, but it would be great if they included a magnetic adapter to maintain compatibility with their existing line. I really liked the convenience of just snapping it into place, and now I have to buy the adapter separately. - Finally when the battery is low and the device turns off, you have to manually turn it back on after plugging it into the charger; otherwise, you might be surprised the next day to find that it hasn’t charged at all! - The microphone quality is poor when there's background noise. People I call often complain about the bad voice quality, this seems to be addressed in the new model I guess! Overall, I really like the OpenRun it keeps your ears open, helping to avoid many ear-related issues.
Went openrun instead of openrun 2 due solely to the charging port. Have a years old pair of Trekz Air headphones where the usb port cover won't stay closed and the port itself is getting worn out. Magnetic charging all the way.
Heard from 2 friends that shokz openpro is not durable. Both had multiple warranty claims within a year and eventually gave up due to the hassle. What's your take on the durability?
I’m a runner/cyclist. In your opinion, is it worth to upgrade from openrun pro 1 just for the sound quality or maybe is better to wait for a future new release ?
How does the sound quality compare to the openfit air? I only do running and cycling. Any reason to go for one over the other apart from fit? The air are significantly cheaper
I had the Suunto wings headphones and sent them back….very disappointed when it came to audiobooks and ambient noise while riding my bike. I went back to my Bose shades. But unfortunately Bose stopped selling them.
Do these headphones pick up voices sound around you? I have hearing loss in my right ear and thought these might be a good alternative to have as a hearing aid in certain circumstances
If my Aeropex die out I might get these. Don't like that the waterproof-rating isn't as good as the aeropex, also I'm a bit concerned that the bass being done over air conduction affects your sense of hearing of your surroundings - pure bone conduction sound, bass-quality aside feel like an extra sense of hearing - so you can hear the music while being fully aware of the world around you.
Having tried many open headphones and earbuds I’d say these are still some of the best in the “hear what’s going on around you” department. You do have a point though. I experienced this sometimes with my Bose (which have a lot of low end). I found the solution to be EQing them. Personally I haven’t found the OpenRun Pro2s to have this issue as although they have much more low frequencies (and sound pretty good) it’s often still not louder than the lows of my environment.
I just got the pro 2s and have been a linkbuds user for 2 years. Loved my donuts, but the linkbuds have a major emphasis on the mids and highs. I put on the pro 2s and notice a large difference in low end. They are leakier to those around you but leave your ear more open. Much easier to hear your surroundings. They however have a hard time getting super loud if that’s your style. Let me know if you have any specific questions. I’m also trying out the Bose Ultra Opens (which I’m admittedly almost liking more than the Shokz just for sound quality and clarity while retaining most other upsides)
Thanks for that explanation. I like the linkbuds because they're so much smaller, but seeing this now I'm really undecided. My use case is mostly running along sidewalks, and I want to be able to hear my surroundings. I don't like that shut-off feeling from full ANC Earphones while running.
I bought 2 one for a family member and me in Hong Kong. Both broke off in exactly the same area just off the part that goes over the ear. Within the warranty period but Shokz did not honor the warranty. The serial no is imprinted on the earplug and I offered to mail it in to them but they want you to read it and it is so so so so tiny ! The customer service was not good and I am miffed as both broke off in exactly the same place, They tried to offer me a 10% discount on new pair but I will not invest again as they did not stand behind their product.
Great review. I love that it is USB-C. My plan was to get the Open Swim Pros (which does NOT use USB-C) just because I like the extra water protection as opposed to me swimming a lot. After watching this review I might get the OpenRun Pro 2s now. My only concern is that I use these on planes a lot and I love being able to drown out the background noise with earplugs. Is there an option to turn on the bone conduction to 'bone conduction only' as it were or be able to tweak the settings to maximise the bone conduction option vs air?
This is how I love this guy content review, giving real life measurements and testing with the product.
Thanks for the review, I love this product.
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@@DesFit please review the new Amazfit T-rex 3.
I want to know if it's worth to buy over the new Garmin F8.
I'll wait, Thanks.
I bought the OpenRun for my wife last year; she likes them very much. My open-ear headphones (a different brand) broke recently, so this review helped me decide, and I bought a pair [of OpenRun Pro 2's] for myself. For those on the fence, one word to describe the NEW OpenRun Pro 2 is AWESOME! They are not cheap. I did consider the OpenRun Pro, but the Pro 2 is far superior to the earlier iterations, and I figured it was better to buy the latest and greatest because they are simply heads and shoulders above the competition; they may not be perfect for everyone, but for me personally, one week in using them, all I can say is WOW!
The sound quality at the different speeds, and especially the mic test was something I’ve always wondered about. Thank you!
This was a golden review - literally the only thing I care about is sound and mic quality at 20mph vs the original, and you covered that perfectly (mic at that speed matters for assistant/siri music control). xoxo!
Happy to help, thanks!
I wonder if a headband would sufficiently reduce wind noise to be understood better.
Other than that, sounds like you could definitely make calls on a climb that isn't too steep :D
So pleased to see the magnet charging cable be replaced with USB-C. I have been using their headphones since they were AfterShokz. They have been fantastic.
I'm still using my Open Move to play tennis and it's wonderful, music, calls and listening to my surroundings it's amazing!!
This video was perfect. I recently tried these on in an airport and was kind of blown away at the tech and style. Then my sister walked into the house wearing them and she loves them. I guess I know which version I'm going to purchase. Thank you!
Happy to help, thanks!
Always appreciate your reviews, thanks! Particularly appreciate you showing how they fit under a more full coverage mtn bike helmet.
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I started using bone conduction about 4 months ago with the Opencomm2's and love them I use them at work and forget that I'm wearing them
i’ve been using open run for 3 yrs and since i started using this headphones i never looked back traditional ones. now i’ve just bought openRun Pro 2 WOW!!! Buy it Guys you can hear music and surroundings for safety especially if you drive a car
I used these for the first time while cycling in the wind. I had no trouble hearing the music playing. I was pleasant surprised since my last earphones sounded terrible in windy situations.
Thanks for the well rounded review! Just got these as an MTBer and am fairly happy with them. They stay in place well, but do put pressure down on the back of my ears after a few hours of wearing helmet and glasses. Battery life claims seem pretty in-line. I can hear my surroundings great, though they are definitely still affected by wind.
I have the previous version, so question is there more bass ? And I cycle with them so the wind noise affecting a phone conversation what do experience ? Thank You
Excellent job. That’s how a proper review looks like. Thank you. 🎉
Thanks!
Glad to see your review, I am a big fan of my Shokz headphones, I saw some reviews but they were not from the sports point of view. Thanks for doing it, great review as always.
Thanks!
Took my first long run in these today and really enjoyed them. The vocal mode for podcasts worked well but I’ll try the treble next. It wasn’t love at first sight (or first run) but they quickly wore on me. I have a normal size head for an adult male and the minis work just fine for me; I feel like the regulars would stick out too far. Great review!
Fantastic review! I've had my originals for 3 years now and I couldn't be happier. If they ever crap out, I would for sure check these out.
Got them yesterday, already loving them. First headphone that is so comfortable, you forget you're wearing them
Thanks a lot! Really clear Shokz products measurements!
Seems to fix all the drawbacks I had over the last generation, especially the multipoint connection. Take my money. Thanks for the awesome review!
Sure thing!
Easily the best review out there on these headphones! Thanks for the review!
Thanks so much!
I like Des content because he promote stuff less and still bring the truths , a youtuber's main income comes from promos and brand deals but he in spite of that bring the best
Very usefull review. Really whats important to me is calls while running or slow biking.
Perfect review. I only care about cycling and no noise quality issue with current version. I simply can only hear when climbing slow vs riding fast on road or downhill on mtb. Due to wind. Sounds like these aren’t any different, possibly worse…
Thanks for the review. Since I don’t do sport, the openfit air suits me better. 😊
I have been using airpod pros exclusively in transparency mode on long rides. I used to bother with motorcycling earplugs. Wind noise can have a significant impact on hearing loss. That's why I stopped using my openruns on the bike.
actually ordered a pair this morning :) Can't wait to replace my version 1
The audio from this video sounds pretty good on my Shokz OpenRun Pro 2.
You cover everything 😊 Thank you!! Sounds good 🎶
Happy to help!
Very informative Des, just wanted to add a use-case that is not covered in your review. Used the OpenRun Pro 2 on an intercontinental flight from the US to Qatar, for some reason the audio quality just collapsed in terms of volume/base. So works perfectly on the ground but quality degrades tremendously when up in the air. Tried it out & confirmed this hypothesis, by using it in Qatar & then only my next flight from Qatar to India. Not sure what the science behind it is, perhaps it could impact mountaineers as well at very high elevations. Again, keep up the good work !!
I love shokz so much, btw in the blind comunity usually using bone conduction much better for using gps apps.
btw I use shokz produc from 2014, from shokz blues 2, AKA aftershokz blues2.
Got mine and love them. Great review!
Thanks!
Another entertaining review, Des.
If you're in a boat, or going fast, put in earplugs. works great.
thanks for the informative video desfit
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Great review.
Thanks!
Dang that's an awesome review im picking these up for sure
Just bought my pair of Openrun Pro 2's. Use to rock a pair of openmoves about 2-3 years ago when teyy first dropped. Now just last week they broke and I needed a new upgrade anyways and I thought these bad bois would be great 👍🏻. I maybe broke but I decided to upgrade due to the upgraded sound quality and IP55 for rain and sweat. I dont go enough in the river to justify the Openswim pros so I got the Pro 2's
Great honest and practical review. I have the originals and do mainly cycling. Need to switch
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Personally tried the mini and the standard and I stayed with the mini. It's a lot less adjusting but has a snug fit. It works for me having to wear a hard hat most days. I was expecting both air and bone conduction to work at the same time to find out that it doesn't. It's going to do one or the other not both, which I'm perfectly fine with. Sometimes if I have a lot of background noise from work in the construction field, I will throw in ear plugs and switch to bone conduction to hear what's being played since listen to podcast most of the day. Overall, I recommend these headphones
Great review thanks
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Just bought the OpenRun Pro 2 after watching the video. Didn't know that a new version was out. This is my fourth pair of Shokz, all still working, but battery life get worse after a lot of use. I use them mostly in the office and home. For Teams, UA-cam, Podcasts etc. They are so much more comfortable for hours at a time than over ear headphones from Bose, Sennheiser etc. Sound quality is of course much worse, but more than good enough for mostly speech and the Pro 2 sound was a clear upgrade from my previous OpenRun Pro.
Literally same. Best electronics I've ever bought. New version comes out, I'm in!
Thanks, Des! 👍
Can you please add in kph for videos like this, to save most people in the world getting out a conversation calculator?
Thank you.
Regarding discomfort during long rides, I find that if you place the loop outside of the helmet straps doesn't press against your head and less fatiguing.
Perfect to use under my welding helmet all day
Would love to get a comparison between these and the Bose Ultra Open
I hope these last better than the 3 pairs of og openrun I've had - all of which the on/off button stopped working after about 14 months.
That was fixed in the first Open Run Pros. I had those problems on the earlier models too. The V2s have different buttons, so let's hope it doesn't reappear because the Pro buttons are solid.
Same for me. The products are fragile.
Same here. After around one year the on/off button stopped working.
Have the pro and happy with it for podcast.
Regarding the mix of bone and air conduction in these and the degradation of quality in wind, the smart thing would have been to have profile switching from the app allowing pure bone conduction (for cycling for instance).
Absolutely, and to allow the earplug trick to work on airplanes, train, subway. They could still do that as a firmware and app update
Is it available now, the change to pure bone conduction from app? I'm dying to buy this, i have sony xm5 headphone but had to do put grommet surgery and it makes me feel a little disoriented a bit when using it compared to before, i think due to the direct hole to inner ear by the grommet.
Just got these headphones
Coming from Bose QC I love them
There is classic mode on the open run pro 2, which primarily uses the bone conduction
Just bought
They are clearer than the previous model. Just wish as loud as in ear but they are meant for open hearing
This was a great review. Thanks for the more clear explanation that's not even on their site. My one question is... does the now traditional sound delivery for the lows make for sound leakage, bugging people around you? Lol as I'm writing this, yo u answered that question. But have YOU stood aside and heard the residual sound? Also, I never minded the proprietary cord. It was super simple and even one handed to pop on and off the headset. I see this USB-C port cover being a weak point, and eventually breaking...
Yup, I had other people try them out and I listened for sound leakage 👍
Since it's also using air conduction, can other people standing beside you hear your music and phone calls? With the first gen it's only bone conduction so people cannot hear but Im not sure about the Pro 2. Great review and thank you
You had me at 'USB-C charging'...
A bit of feedback, I wear a full face MTB helmet all the time. My enduro helmets fit just fit over these headphones. My downhill helmets however are hit and miss as far as comfort.
I had “pro run” and now i have “pro run 2”. The pro run 2 is way better and no vibrations!
I've consider buying Shokz many times but I have some cheap Tribit earbuds that I bought on Amazon for probably less than $30 that comes with a charging case that doubles as a power bank and as I really cannot run or cycle without having the spacial awareness that comes from hearing sounds of traffic etc I only ever use one earbud at the time. That means that I can theoretically use up all the battery from one earbud - up to 7 hours claimed - and then just use the other one while the first one recharges in the charging case, giving me over 200 hours of audio in my ear before needing a recharge. And yes, the sound quality may not be as good as what Shokz can offer but it is certainly perfectly good for my training and for $30.
Same here.
I tried the cheap one at Amazon coz I have no idea what bone conducting was.
I was amazed it works
So I’m happy with the cheap purchase……
UNTIL…..
I went to an ASICS convention where it showcased the original Shockz headphones.
I tried it on and I never knew that they can be so clear (but then again it’s a combined bone conduction and air conduction )
So I was really impressed and
immediately checked my savings lol
I honestly thought this were on par with the big names out there.
So lucky for me I have some spare to spend and have just ordered my first original openrun pros2
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@@ejisloco1051 I am sure that they are very good but I suppose that my point is that I don't really need very good when I am putting in an effort on the bike, or when out running for that matter. If you are sitting in a relaxing chair and listening is the priority then sound quality really does matter, but when your legs are pumping away, your pulse is up, yoru breathing is elevated, and the wind, traffic and whatever else noises are all over the place, then it doesn't really matter with the level of sound quality as this is not where your focus should be anyway.
oh no I just bought a pair of openrun pro 1st gen last month. wish I knew the new model would come out this soon
I've love these but with a flexible back. All Shokz suzk when you're wearing anything with a hood (coat or hoodie) whether it's up or down.
Thanks for the video, Hows the max volume compared to the originals?
I ordered those today and must say I am pretty happy.
Before I was using Jabra Elite 85h Elite but those being over-ear and me disliking in-ear (am using Jabra 65t elite) makes biking annoying.
I was honestly thinking the bone conduction wasnt working and I just had air conduction
Great review as usual thanks ! Regarding sound leakage, how is it compared to the Suunto wing ? You compared kt to the openrun pro, and these already had a hybrid approach. I wonder how it is for the openwing that is 100% bone conduction if I'm not mistaken?
Thanks for another well-rounded review! You mentioned hats over the ears would interfere : do you think a stretch/soft headband or beanie over the ears (for us winter runners) would interfere with the sound quality or be uncomfortable? Would it prevent the headphones from vibrating properly?
I’m also curious about this… 😊
Great review, thank you so much.
Sure thing!
At my first thought.. i strongly disagree with these type of headphones.. im all in for earbuds in-ear types.. but one day i bought a new phone and get free wired headset ( thats crazy we live in 2024 and still can get wired ones ) those headset totally changed my mind..
That one is shaped like the OG earpods but it sounds so much bassier and better.. i then tried bon conduction.. and daily using it after that..
Will buy one of these once my open run pros die
thanks for the review, Got a question about the microphone, if you don't mind. Is the degradation due to wind, ie air moving around, or to noise? I'm thinking about using these in a no-wind but somewhat noisy environment. Noisier than just standing outside.
Mics seem much improved, I don't notice any difference in sound compared with open run. Battery life and mics.
.... these are AweSomeNess PerSoNiFied in fit sound and battery
.... however the material shoks makes these from breaks out my skin whereas the original openrun pro do not irritate my skin
Thanks for this review, I've been wondering if while using ear plugs, if it'll work or not. Because I work in a really loud environment, i have to use ear plugs, I'm scared i won't be hearing my music as clearly as i would with the original pros
Yes if you turn the bone conduction to 100%
These don’t have IP67 is a deal breaker flat least for me. I ride in the rain more often than I’d care to damit. For that price it definitely should. My openrun mini’s do.
My first Shokz just stopped working after I ran with them in a heavy storm (kicked up last half mile of a run). They didn't turn on anymore, so I just asked for a replacement which they did. That was ~ 2 years ago.
Actually the open runs are all IP55...idk what the open swim is rated but the openrun pro is definitely IP55
They are not made fo heavy sweaters as well.
I have the the Open Run version, and while the sound quality is fine, I have a couple of issues I'd appreciate being addressed in another review or a comment, especially if they’ve been fixed in the new version:
- When I connect the Chokz to both my phone and PC, and then leave the house, it beeps in my ears every 10 seconds or so indefinitely signaling that it lost connection with one device. To stop this, I need to turn the device off and on again. I'd like to see if this issue is been addressed in the new model.
- I understand the move to USB-C, but it would be great if they included a magnetic adapter to maintain compatibility with their existing line. I really liked the convenience of just snapping it into place, and now I have to buy the adapter separately.
- Finally when the battery is low and the device turns off, you have to manually turn it back on after plugging it into the charger; otherwise, you might be surprised the next day to find that it hasn’t charged at all!
- The microphone quality is poor when there's background noise. People I call often complain about the bad voice quality, this seems to be addressed in the new model I guess!
Overall, I really like the OpenRun it keeps your ears open, helping to avoid many ear-related issues.
That does not happen with my original Open Run Pros, nor any earlier versions. I know the beep you are talking about, it only does it once. Call them.
How's your experience with the battery life ?
Where is the microphone placed? Have problems with calls, people can't hear (echo etc), and can't find where it's placed in any description. Thanks.
Take my money Skokz!!
Went openrun instead of openrun 2 due solely to the charging port. Have a years old pair of Trekz Air headphones where the usb port cover won't stay closed and the port itself is getting worn out. Magnetic charging all the way.
What happened to your open swim pro review? I can't find it
Heard from 2 friends that shokz openpro is not durable. Both had multiple warranty claims within a year and eventually gave up due to the hassle. What's your take on the durability?
The rubber USB C cap is the thing that im afraid that i might not close it well so the water leaks into the USB C slot when I wash it.
Buy the Openswim Pro... no need to carry your phone. Load the music on the internal 32gb memory, and have music without the phone. Game changer!
Any idea if their swim will also be updated soon?
I’m a runner/cyclist. In your opinion, is it worth to upgrade from openrun pro 1 just for the sound quality or maybe is better to wait for a future new release ?
I upgraded and feel somehow disappointed
How are notification sounds with these? With my other shokz I don't hear notifications at times. Do these work well with Google assistant?
I have the opencomms, and a big downside is at high volumes it feels like I'm getting an electric shock... Especially if it's an incoming call ring.
How does the sound quality compare to the openfit air? I only do running and cycling. Any reason to go for one over the other apart from fit?
The air are significantly cheaper
I had the Suunto wings headphones and sent them back….very disappointed when it came to audiobooks and ambient noise while riding my bike. I went back to my Bose shades. But unfortunately Bose stopped selling them.
Do these headphones pick up voices sound around you? I have hearing loss in my right ear and thought these might be a good alternative to have as a hearing aid in certain circumstances
These don't amplify surrounding sounds. Only bluetooth sounds.
If my Aeropex die out I might get these. Don't like that the waterproof-rating isn't as good as the aeropex, also I'm a bit concerned that the bass being done over air conduction affects your sense of hearing of your surroundings - pure bone conduction sound, bass-quality aside feel like an extra sense of hearing - so you can hear the music while being fully aware of the world around you.
Having tried many open headphones and earbuds I’d say these are still some of the best in the “hear what’s going on around you” department. You do have a point though. I experienced this sometimes with my Bose (which have a lot of low end). I found the solution to be EQing them. Personally I haven’t found the OpenRun Pro2s to have this issue as although they have much more low frequencies (and sound pretty good) it’s often still not louder than the lows of my environment.
Hi I need to order a magnetic charger for my bone headset please refer how to get
The problem I have with the open fit is it keeps falling off my ear when I take off my bike helmet.
I love my OpenRun Pros but yes, when playing the music loud the vibration gets annoying
How do they handle sweat I’m a plumber in Orlando it can be SUPPER SWEATY
So these look good, but with the open air speakers, how much of the music can others hear?
Covered that subject in the video 👍
@@DesFit Missed that the 1st time. Thanks.
I have pro, do i need to buy pro 2? worth money?
How do Sony Linkbuds compare? Have you reviewed them?
I just got the pro 2s and have been a linkbuds user for 2 years. Loved my donuts, but the linkbuds have a major emphasis on the mids and highs. I put on the pro 2s and notice a large difference in low end. They are leakier to those around you but leave your ear more open. Much easier to hear your surroundings. They however have a hard time getting super loud if that’s your style. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
I’m also trying out the Bose Ultra Opens (which I’m admittedly almost liking more than the Shokz just for sound quality and clarity while retaining most other upsides)
Thanks for that explanation.
I like the linkbuds because they're so much smaller, but seeing this now I'm really undecided.
My use case is mostly running along sidewalks, and I want to be able to hear my surroundings. I don't like that shut-off feeling from full ANC Earphones while running.
@@NewbGamingNetworkswhich one do you like more? I'm also deliberating between these two
I bought 2 one for a family member and me in Hong Kong. Both broke off in exactly the same area just off the part that goes over the ear. Within the warranty period but Shokz did not honor the warranty. The serial no is imprinted on the earplug and I offered to mail it in to them but they want you to read it and it is so so so so tiny ! The customer service was not good and I am miffed as both broke off in exactly the same place, They tried to offer me a 10% discount on new pair but I will not invest again as they did not stand behind their product.
The original originals were great because of being waterproof. Great for water craft, where you can fall in the water. Great in the shower!
They both have the same water proof rating ip55
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Can i pair these with my TV? Sony Bravia
Great review. I love that it is USB-C. My plan was to get the Open Swim Pros (which does NOT use USB-C) just because I like the extra water protection as opposed to me swimming a lot. After watching this review I might get the OpenRun Pro 2s now. My only concern is that I use these on planes a lot and I love being able to drown out the background noise with earplugs. Is there an option to turn on the bone conduction to 'bone conduction only' as it were or be able to tweak the settings to maximise the bone conduction option vs air?
I really want the opener pro 2 but I don’t want people to hear what I’m listening to , has anyone had a problem with this issue?