Shokz OpenRun Open-Ear Headphone (Blue)

Shokz OpenRun Open-Ear Bone Conduction Headphone (Blue)

The Shokz OpenRun is an open-ear sports headphone that plays sound through bone conduction rather than through the ear canal. This is the standard OpenRun in Blue, finished with a wraparound titanium frame that weighs just 26 g. Transducers rest on the cheekbones in front of the ears and deliver audio through vibration, leaving both ears completely open to traffic, training partners and surroundings. It uses Shokz’s eighth-generation bone conduction technology with PremiumPitch 2.0+ tuning, carries an IP67 rating against sweat, rain and dust, and provides up to 8 hours of continuous play per charge.

Key features

• Eighth-generation bone conduction technology with PremiumPitch 2.0+
• Open-ear design keeps ear canals clear for full situational awareness
• IP67 waterproof rating for sweat, rain and dust
• Up to 8 hours of continuous music and calls per charge
• Quick charge: 10 minutes gives up to 1.5 hours of use
• Lightweight wraparound titanium frame at 26 g
• Dual noise-cancelling microphones and multipoint pairing

How bone conduction sounds

Because the transducers sit outside the ear and work through the cheekbones, the listening experience differs from sealed earbuds: your ears stay open, so music sits alongside the sounds of the road or gym rather than replacing them. Shokz specifies a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and speaker sensitivity of 105 plus or minus 3 dB. PremiumPitch 2.0+ tuning is designed to deliver clearer highs and stronger bass for a bone conduction headphone, with reduced vibration sensation at higher volumes. Two preset equaliser modes cover standard listening and vocal-focused content such as podcasts and calls.

Fit and durability for training

The full titanium wraparound band flexes to fit and then holds the transducers in a stable position, which keeps the OpenRun secure through running, cycling and gym work without ear tips or in-ear pressure. At 26 g it is easy to forget during long sessions, and it sits comfortably alongside most helmets, glasses and caps used in outdoor training. The IP67 rating means the frame is sealed against dust and can withstand immersion in 1 metre of water for 30 minutes under test conditions, so heavy sweat and downpours are handled comfortably. A moisture detection alert helps protect the charging contacts if the headphone is wet. Note that Bluetooth does not work underwater, so this rating is about weather and sweat resistance rather than swimming use.

Calls and controls

Dual noise-cancelling microphones with a sensitivity of -38 plus or minus 3 dB pick up your voice for calls while reducing surrounding noise. A multifunction button and volume controls on the frame manage playback, calls and power without reaching for your phone mid-run. Bluetooth 5.1 provides a wireless range of about 10 metres (33 ft) with A2DP, AVRCP, HSP and HFP profiles and SBC codec support. Multipoint pairing keeps two devices connected at once, so the OpenRun can move between a phone outdoors and a laptop at your desk.

Battery and charging

The 160 mAh lithium-polymer battery provides up to 8 hours of continuous play and up to 10 days of standby. A full charge takes about 1.5 hours using the supplied magnetic charging cable, and the quick charge function adds up to 1.5 hours of listening from a 10-minute charge, which is enough to rescue a forgotten charge before a workout. A carrying pouch, the magnetic cable and a user guide are included in the box.

For runners, cyclists and gym users who will not compromise on hearing what is around them, the OpenRun in Blue offers open-ear safety, a secure 26 g titanium fit and weatherproofing that matches hard training in any season.