Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review: Impressive improvements
Shokz has addressed almost all the concerns over its previous generation with these impressive bone conduction headphones.
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Scores
- Design: 9.5/10
- Performance: 9.5/10
- Overall: 9.5/10
Pros
- Impressive sound quality for open-ear
- Doesn't vibrate your skull
- USB-C charging
Cons
- Still leaks sound at high volume
- The wraparound design may not suit everyone
Like movies, product sequels can be problematic. Sometimes the second generation of a product is like Speed 2, only tangentially related to the first product, but worse in almost every way.
Other times, a product sequel is like Empire Strikes Back, building upon everything the manufacturer did right in the first product, and fixing up some of the things that weren’t great the first tie around.
With the launch of the OpenRun Pro 2, Shokz has firmly planted its feet among the great product sequels. The OpenRun Pro 2 is a massive step forward for bone conduction headphones, delivering a strong audio experience without the intense vibrations that plagued the first generation at higher volumes.
Coupled with its IP55 rating, multipoint Bluetooth pairing and – thankfully – USB-C charging, and the OpenRun Pro 2 is an easy recommendation for anyone wanting open-ear headphones for running or other athletic pursuits.
