The button layout takes a bit of getting used to, but its a very minor nitpick.
While it wont quite last the full length of time needed for an Ultra marathon (what can?
), they are among thebest running headphonesout there.
headset, charging case, regular case, and accessories
They also are extremely lightweight, stable, and have a nice long battery life.
Its no surprise, consideringhow bone conduction headphones work.
Before we get to that, we should take a look at the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2s design.
In this case, its IP55, surprisingly worse than the lower-tier Shokz OpenRun with their IP67 rating.
This is a nice inclusion.
Thankfully, theyre fairly responsive to the touch.
(Image credit: Future / James Holland)
Its also worth mentioning that the only form of connectivity here is its speedy Bluetooth 5.3.
The feature set on the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are a bit limited compared to wireless earbuds.
Since these headphones are an open-ear design, theres no active (or passive) noise cancellation.
(Image credit: Future / James Holland)
Luckily, its the only setting where I really experienced that phenomenon.
Multipoint connectivity is also available, though you have to turn it on in the app.
The audio quality has improved for two reasons.
(Image credit: Future / James Holland)
The first is the fact that the OpenRun Pro 2 uses the companys 10th generation bone conduction technology.
The second, and arguably more important, is that these headphones also use air conduction.
In essence, these are hybrid headphones as opposed to just bone conduction headphones.
(Image credit: Future / James Holland)
The bass is a bit pulled back, so bottom-heavy music wont hit as hard.
Since these are open earbuds, there is some leakage.
However, its not all that noticeable unless youre using them in a quiet setting.
Lastly, the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 can used to take and make calls.
Shokz own more entry-pricedOpenRungo for $129.95 / 129.95 / AU$219.00, for instance.
And, of course, there are plenty of much cheaper, lesser-known options litteringAmazon.
And there arent many options out there that go for more, either.
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: Scorecard
Should I buy the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2?
It also has an IP55 rating to handle the elements.
Shokz does have swimming-specific models to check out if you want something thats more fully waterproof.
Youre limited on funds
These headphones are on the pricy side for bone conduction headphones.
If youre on a budget, youre better off considering the slightly inferior non-Pro version.
After all, these are tailored to triathletes.
I also tested the various features, most notably the EQ options.
After testing, its clear that these are, per their namesake, flagship headphones for runners.
Plus, they sound pretty good.
Check out our guide tohow bone conduction headphones workfor more details on how headphones like these operate.
