Charlie V

20 de julio de 2025

I can’t believe I haven’t already left a review! Love them!

You alone will know why an open ear headset might be something you’d want. So let me just focus on the function of these.Battery life is epic. I mean all day. I use them all day a lot of the time.Comfort is excellent. As I said, sometimes I wear them all day. I barely know they are there. In fact, sometimes I forget they are there.sizing is something we need to talk about. I am 6 feet tall and have a normal sized head I suppose and the mini ones fit me perfectly. I also have short hair so keep that in mind. The reason this is important is because the standard ones might give me a little more freedom without getting tight. I really don’t care about that because the minis allow me to sit in a chair without being uncomfortable when I put my head against the pillow. They can also be used in bed. In fact, sometimes I sleep all night long with these on, and they are still there when I wake up. If you can wear the mini and have a little bit of distance between your neck and head and you don’t have to look up a lot, get the mini! Otherwise get the standard ones and be aware that you probably won’t be able to put the back of your head against anything without removing them.Yes, you can pull them down and put them around your neck and they will stay there until you are ready to put them back over your ears.The sound is excellent. Especially once you download the app and boost the base a little. That is the essential feature of these with the extra speakers. However, they work just fine without the extra speakers as long as you were fine with a little treble. Since I normally listen. to podcasts, it doesn’t matter to me. I am just listening to some person‘s voice most of the time. However, if you use them in the classic mode, which means you are just getting the bone conduction, be aware that when you turn it up to a higher volume, you may feel some buzzing on your temples.I suppose I could look up the IP rating for these. I don’t know what it is. But I’ve worn them in the rain and not had any difficulties.USB-C charging is clutch!And I saved the best for last. The microphone call quality and noise, cancellation or voice isolation is really top notch. I mean, handset quality. I really prefer using these for telephone calls over AirPod earphones. These things blocked out a crowing rooster! I mean, wow!i’ve been using them for a few months and they seem to be pretty durable. No problems. The case that they come in is very nice and they charge quickly. I really don’t have a downside for these except maybe it would be nice to have the microphone extension Like the other model. But then again, the voice quality on these is so good. I don’t think I need it and that would just be something else in the way.I got these on sale. I don’t know what they cost right now. But if it is within your budget and you are considering them, just hit the buy button because they were great.Ver más

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Lilly Ngo-Garrison

21 de julio de 2026

Best headphones on the market

I was introduced to bone conducting headphones years ago but only recently got into them.This is the third pair of Shokz I've bought. The first pair was for my husband. It has a boom mic. He loves them because he absolutely hates in-ear and over-ear headphones. He uses them for gaming. Sound quality is amazing.The second pair was bought for a friend who enjoys going on walks around town. He's able to take calls and listen to music without losing awareness of his surroundings.I bought this pair for myself. I love how well the mini fits me. The sound is amazing and clear. I don't turn them up past mid-level volume while gaming (like D4) still hear my surroundings (like when gaming with my partner). Connecting them to my computer for gaming is simple. They are light and easy to wear. Well worth it.Ver más

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Biscuit

1 de abril de 2025

A fantastic device with one major setback

As soon as I started encountering multiple problems from my AirPods Pro 2 after 2 years of abusive use, I was in the market for some alternatives. Some of the features I prioritize in wireless earbuds are long battery life, good sound quality, simple and consistent Bluetooth connectivity, and ease of use. After some research, I came across the OpenRun Pro 2 with many reviews stating its improved sound quality compared to its predecessor. I was initially hesitant given by its high price tag and my unfamiliarity with the SHOKZ brand, but I decided to give their flagship product a shot. Here are some of my thoughts after 4 months of use.I went to the SHOKZ website to print out their measuring guide to decide between their standard and mini variants. I was a good half-inch over the cutoff limit for the mini. I still decided to buy the mini after reading some reviews expressing some discomfort with the standard size. The mini fits snugly on the back of my head, leaving room for two fingers to fit in-between. Sure, the headband doesn't droop down to the nape as intended by the cover pictures. Needless to say, I think I made the right decision with the size.The packaging is excellent with the OpenRun Pro 2 arriving fully charged in a moderately sized silicone case. I have never once used the case in my 4 months of use, optioning to throw the headband naked into my cramped backpack while commuting. The headphone still holds up fine after daily torture.The controls are arguably intuitive with the volume rocker on the right side and the function control button on the left. You use your right thumb to control the volume and the labels protrude slightly so you know which button to press by feel. The function control button is on the left side next to the driver near the temple with 1 press for play/pause, 2 presses for next track, and 3 presses for previous track. Long press will activate the virtual assistant.I am very impressed with the battery life of this product. With moderate use at half volume, I can easily exceed 12 hours without needing to charge compared to 2-3 hours from my AirPods Pro 2. I have absolutely no complaints with battery management here.Bluetooth connectivity is also impressive, allowing me to walk around the house and my backyard with minimal dropouts. Multipoint pairing on this device is the best I have seen so far. I can seamlessly switch between my phone and my computer with the controls responding to the connected host currently playing any media. Latency is also not an issue at all.I am very particular with sound quality, and the OpenRun Pro 2 meets my expectation. The treble is crystal clear. The bass is quite lean and well-controlled, but the sub-bass doesn't extend far enough to be audible without EQ. Timbre sounds natural, but it can sound a bit "glassy" at times. While their mobile app is easy to navigate with product guides and online firmware updates, nearly all of their EQ presets are terrible. Bass boost is very muddy and bloated. Vocal is inferior to the classic preset. Treble boost straight up hurts my ears. My custom 5-band EQ is +3 and +2 on their 1st and 2nd band respectively and I tone down the 3kHz band by -1. Stick with either the standard or classic presets if needed.I often use my AirPods Pro 2 to listen to podcasts and audiobooks on the bed before going to sleep. As a side-sleeper, the OpenRun Pro 2 has been nothing short of amazing! With the excellent sound quality and battery life, I can watch YouTube videos or listen to audiobooks with my ear pressed against the pillow with little to no discomfort. The headband will still be on my head by the time I wake up. I can set an alarm without disturbing family members with the drivers next to my ears. This is a terrific sleeping aid for side-sleepers.My biggest complaint by far with the OpenRun Pro 2 has to be the volume control. I wish there is more variability of sound intensity with the discrete volume control, especially between 30-40% volume. I will often walk around my neighborhood late at night, jamming through my music playlist with little ambient noise. At 30%, the volume intensity is too quiet to enjoy the music, but stepping up one unit results in the device suddenly being too loud. It's as if they opted to switch the gain at those levels and it disappoints me to hear this issue persist despite multiple firmware updates. There is never a sweet spot of volume intensity between 30-40%.Overall, it has been a pleasure to use the OpenRun Pro 2. The headband fits nicely around my head. The sound quality is impressive. Battery life is spectacular! And it is forever anointed on my head as I sleep. There are some features I have yet to test such as microphone quality, sweat resistance, and bone conductivity. Yes, classic mode uses bone conductivity, but I have not used that preset enough to fully develop solid opinions. I guess if you want a more mid-forward tonality, then go with classic, however, my custom preset has been sufficient enough for daily use. If they could somehow fix the volume issue, I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone looking for a substitute wireless earbud/headphone if their budget supports it.

Adam

13 de abril de 2026

Great Sound and Battery Life — Make Sure You Get the Right Head Size

⭐ Rating: 5/5These are amazing overall, but sizing is something you definitely want to pay attention to before ordering.🔧 What I used it for:Daily use for music, calls, and general listening around the house and while working.✅ Pros:Very comfortable once you get the correct sizeExcellent battery life for how compact they areBluetooth range is strong — works across the house without dropoutsGood sound quality for everyday listeningLightweight and easy to wear for long periods❌ Cons:Sizing is important — I had to exchange the first set for a smaller sizeIf the fit is off, comfort and sound isolation will suffer🧠 Details:Once I got the correct size, these fit really well and became extremely comfortable even during long listening sessions. Battery life has been impressive considering how small they are — I don’t feel like I’m constantly charging them. Bluetooth connection has also been solid, with no issues moving around the house while staying connected. The main thing to watch out for is getting the correct size from the start, since that makes a big difference in both comfort and performance.🏁 Final Verdict:Excellent everyday headphones with great battery life, comfort, and range. Just make sure you measure your head and get the right size the first time — once fitted correctly, they’re fantastic.Ver más

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Fullstate

9 de julio de 2026

Really enjoying these!

I always thought people looked a little strange wearing these, but changed my mind after trying a pair. Ok, so maybe people still look a little strange, but they work really well.I recently tried out a pair of Shokz at Cisco Live! and decided to try replacing my existing office headset with a pair. My office headset works great, except that it goes on the ears and I get extreme fatigue after wearing it for a while. I ordered a pair of Shokz OpenCom 2 UC. They worked great and did a good job at managing my laptop and phone simultaneously with multiple collaboration type calls (Webex, Teams, Zoon). But, they also left the back of my ears a little sore. I thought I would get used to it, but never quite did. And, because of the boom mic, they weren't super functional outside of an office environment. If you are thinking of something to replace you existing headset, I'd give these a try.Queue Amazon Prime day and I saw the Open Run Pro 2s on sale for a substantial discount, and it was still within the window to return my OpenComm 2 pair. I orderd the Open Run Pro 2s in a mini, and they fit great. More comfortable than the OpenComm 2 pair, and the sound is still excellent. I've not had a single complaint that people couldn't hear me or that I sounded distant or muffled. Admittedly, they do not handle being paired to multiple devices and juggle calls/music/collaboration as well as the OpenComm pair, but it's a very minor inconvinience. The biggest inconvinience is that they don't have a dedicated mute button on the headset (the OpenComm 2 does) - there are some videos and information about using both buttons to mute it, but I've never gotten that to work. But again, they are more functional outside of the office so this is a trade off. Overall, I am sticking with these due to their comfort and increased usability for both in and out of the office.So far, I wear these just about all day from when I jump on my first call, until I am completely done with work, and then I still sometimes will wear them around the yard/property. No soreness, no fatigue. Another bonus of these is that you can wear earplugs and still hear music or calls. Why would you do this? I often am operating loud equipment, such as a chainsaw, and while I can't hear the music while I'm running the motor as soon as I stop I don't have to take out my earplugs and I'm good to go. Kind of neat.I've only had these a couple of weeks, but so far the battery has been great, and even after a full day of calls and listening to music I am still at a "medium" battery level (they only tell you high, medium, low).I wouldn't use these in a scenario where I actively want to block out sound, but that's not the intended use. They are meant to allow you to hear the sounds around you and for that they work very well.I have small ear canals and can never find any earbuds that fit me.

Mark Stephens

19 de enero de 2026

Throw Away All Your Old Headsets - THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT!

The first thing I need to say is just get it!! This is such an awesome product and it is worth the price. The quality and functionality are superb, plus I love the simplicity because it's so easy to operate with the multi-function button. The sound is outstanding and the app gives you the capability to increase the base, the treble and overall volume among other things. These bone conduction headphones are the only way to go because your ears are left uncovered so you can hear other things going on around you, but at the same time doesn't really detract from the music you're listening to or even a phone conversation.Speaking of phone conversations, the built-in microphone is excellent and your phone calls are clear and crisp without any outside interference, whether you're talking or listening. This feature is just as good or better than the overall sound quality when music is playing.I was especially drawn to this device because I have an issue with the anatomy of my ears. For whatever reason I could never get earbuds to stay in my ears. Much as I tried they would always fall out which was extremely frustrating. Finally my doctor told me I fell into about 10% of the population that has this same problem, so the only solution for me was the over ear style.One last thing I need to mention is the sizing. Specifically the standard versus the mini. I'm a male, 5'11" and weigh 180lbs with basically a normal head and short hair. Based on some other reviews I got the mini and I'm glad I did. It's a perfect fit without too much play in the back of my head. I can easily move my head up, down and all around and the headphones stay in place with a great deal of comfort. Therefore, I would only recommend the standard size to someone with a larger head or someone with a lot of hair in the back of their head because you need the extra space provided by the standard size.Obviously I'm thrilled with this product and know you will be too!Ver más

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