OpenRun Pro-Bone Conduction Headphones, Open-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Sport Headphones for Running and Workout, Sweat Resistant, Long Battery Life, Premium Deep Bass, Mic，with Hair Band, Beige

I cycle and run. Sometimes on longer rides I would like a little, something. Music, talk, a distraction. Pros- battery life is great. I have used these out on jobs while I work. Have run them all day long, 8-10 hours on a lower volume setting and they worked all day. They fit great and are very easy to use once you remember the buttons so you can reach up and adjust them. I have used them while walking through a store and chatting on the phone. Have not had any complaints about people not being able to hear me. Out on bike rides they are good. From zero mph to around 20mph you can hear them. This also depends on the wind, meaning not the wind from you riding but Mother Nature. Above 20mph they get difficult to hear. If you’re listening to a playlist you know then you can pick out parts and know what you’re listening to. I tried listening to a podcast and above 20mph I had no idea what they were talking about. Running, they stay in place, don’t bounce around. They come with a headband but I have never used it. There are no issues with hearing anything while running. I also like these because it doesn’t block you ear canal and I can clearly hear my bike computer yelling at me when my bike radar detects a car coming from behind. I can hear the car approaching as well. You can have a conversation with people while using them but I tend to block out their voice and concentrate on the music. I do have to turn the volume down so I don’t get distracted from the conversation. Value for the money, well, they are pricey but compared to say, iPods or similar good quality ear pieces I think these are on par with other brands. I cannot speak on durability as I intentionally do not abuse them, throw, drop, kick, sling them in any way. For what I do they have held up well. If you ride, run or walk I would recommend looking into the these.

I've been using the OpenRun Pro from Shokz, which I bought last year specifically for a long hike up Mt. Adams, Washington—and they absolutely delivered. We started hiking at 4:00 a.m. and didn’t return to camp until around 5:00 p.m. The headphones lasted the entire day and still had about 20% battery remaining at the end. I was very impressed with the battery life; it easily handled a full, demanding day outdoors and did exactly what I needed it to do. Audio quality is solid for open-ear headphones. There isn’t much bass, but the treble is clear and well-defined. When running or hiking outside, you can clearly hear your surroundings—like people calling out as they pass you—which is a big plus for safety. That said, in louder environments with higher ambient noise, the music can become harder to hear. Comfort-wise, these were a big improvement for me. I had the original Shokz model in the past, which caused headaches and discomfort. With the OpenRun Pro, I haven’t experienced any pain or issues at all, even during long sessions. Overall, I’m very satisfied with these headphones—excellent battery life, good comfort, and reliable performance for outdoor activities.

I was a little skeptical about these at first, but after talking to others and reading reviews, I decided to get these. I have to say, I really love these things! I have no problem wearing them with my bike helmet on, and they feel like I'm not wearing anything on my ears. The sound quality is much better than I expected. They are not as good as the best in-ear buds, but they are good enough and the benefits far outweigh the cons. I used to only wear one ear bud, loosely in one ear so that I could be aware of my surroundings while riding. Now I can wear these as-is and hear everything around me while listening to music in stereo at regular the same time. Very cool. These are really a game changer for me! I've also tried these in my home office on Teams and Webex calls and they work great. I can seriously wear them all day with zero discomfort. Some cons: Some people say that they can become useless at high speeds with wind noise. I have not really experienced this problem even at 20-25mph. Maybe this could be a problem on a really windy day at these speeds. I suppose it could be a problem on a long decent as well at higher speeds, but really the climb is where I need some music to get through it sometimes. Another con is if you answer your cell phone while riding (you can do that by tapping the side button) you need to stop or slow down so that both sides can hear each other. And lastly, I wish the charge lasted longer. I can't really use them all day at work and then go on a long bike ride. I do realize though, that the bone conduction technology has to use more energy than standard earbuds to achieve the same volume, so I understand this and am okay with it. (Maybe I'll get another pair some day for my home office!) Other thoughts: My wife bought the OpenFit Open-Ear model after trying these out because she prefers the individual earbuds that do not go around the back of the head. Those are awesome too with possibly slightly better sound quality. But for me I prefer these because I find it much easier to put them on my head, especially because I don't have as much hair as she does. They kind of just fall into place, with no adjustments needed.

Really loved these! Very easy to wear without even noticing they’re there. The sound is also very nice and comes all the way thru! I usually never used on full volume but if you do it will vibrate a bit. And it sort of tickles the temple. 80% volume is fine but a bit hard to hear the audio when you’re in a loud gym or running near traffic or noisy areas. Battery life is great and the charging is super fast! Not for heavy sweaters. I sweat a lot and think it ended up taking in moisture and died on me after 3-4 months. Many of my headphones die like this through moisture entering charging port.

As an owner of Apple AirPod Pro, Max headset, etc, I ordered these to experiment with “bone conduction” technology. So far, I’ve very impressed. Some features that intrigue me: 1. Normally something goes in your ear to restrict outside sound. When I’m working and using these for MS Teams, WebEx, etc - I may want to hear someone in the room talking to me. This new perspective on sound isolation versus allowing environmental sound (also discussed by other users to be safer when outdoors running) is a reason to add these to your sound listening tools. 2. The Bass is thumping! (Literally) against my head. This is the first pair of headphones where I’ve “had” to turn them down a bit. 3. My partner can hear the music. I’ve read other reviews where this technology isolates the sound only to the user - this is not the case. High quality music, but if you turn it up others can hear you. 4. Comfort - perfect. As you can see in my pic, the headset rests comfortably over the ear and lightly touches your cheek bone. Probably the most comfortable headset every owned. 5. Get rid of inside ear devices. The in-ear earbuds and the silicone, rubber, etc have cause me issues with excessive use during the pandemic. (My ear canal skin is now suddenly sensitive to the rubber tips… and yes, I’ve swapped out and tried other products). I had to give my apple AirPod pro set to my partner, who loves them (and I miss them). If you’re looking for something high quality that doesn’t go into your ear, this is perfect. 6. Video conferencing “look”. Visually, they’re hardly noticeable. If you’re conferencing now “at home” during the pandemic and don’t want “headphones” being broadcasted, this is a great option. (I’ll be testing more this week). 7. Bluetooth pairing. While this can be a nightmare, I’ve found this multi-pairing feature (standard on apple headphones) to be perfect. I quickly paired to my iPhone, IPad, and work iPad very easily with no issues. I’ll revise this review of this critical attribute changes. If I have trouble connecting, or staying connected… this product will be returned immediately. 8. Magnetic connection charger. Unique “one of a kind” proprietary cord. Works great, but don’t lose it. 9. The back antenna/connector does not touch your head. It sticks out behind your head. As such, you cannot use them laying down in bed. Well hidden for calls. The only thing I “feel” when wearing these is the light touch on my cheek bones. Overall, I’ll call these an amazing addition to my sound listening tools. I use apple AirPod Max for listening to Dolby Atmos movies and Spatial Audio with superb 3D sound quality. I didn’t purchase Shokz for that reason. I’ll use headphones for entertainment purposes (3D audio), but these Shokz are excellent for everything else. If you want high quality, lightweight, versatile headphones that allow others to talk to you (not you isolate them out), or hear that car coming when you’re running or biking - these are for you. If you don’t need the “thumping bass”, a lower cost model might suit you perfectly.

If you want noise cancellation this is not the product you are looking for. However, if you've always wanted to be able to listen to music in every situation in life, like a soundtrack deep inside your head as you work, attend meetings, go shopping, wait in line for your number to be called, these headphones let you still hear the world while you hear the music or whatever you want to hear. Make no mistake, the listening experience with these (and all bone conduction headphones) is different! Your hearing will compete between the sounds coming in through the air in the holes of your ears and the vibrations through your skull. It is something your brain will need to adjust to, but we're talking a day or two at most before they feel "normal". Also certain situations require some adjustment, like if you ride a bus or train with lots of background noise you will notice that even at max volume it will be hard to hear these headphones, which is why Shokz includes earplugs in the package, which immediately solved the issue with background noise. Again, these headphones are NOT effective for noise cancellation AT ALL! That's not what they are for! Shokz markets these to athletes, mainly runners and cyclists who need to negotiate the world where you share your path with other people and cars. In these situations being able to hear whats around you is important, and if you want that but also want to listen to your music/podcasts with minimum friction, these headphones are a perfect solution. As for the ergonomics, the back-of-the-head rigid wire connecting each bone conduction speaker can take some getting used to. If you wear a jacket with a thick collar or hood that can bump in to the wire which moves the speakers against your head and can be annoying. A similar issue comes up if you want to wear a warm hat that covers your ears. The simple and effective solution is that you can push the wire up so it follows the contour of the back of your head, and tuck the wire in to the hat. This is where the beauty of the bone conduction headphones really shines: unlike in-ear or over-ear headphones, THE POSITION OF THE BONE CONDUCTION HEADPHONES DOESN'T ALTER THE SOUND QUALITY! Unlike earbuds that for me are the worst for this problem, when you reposition the Shokz the sound comes through the same, and you're never needing to find just the right way to fit them in your ears (a huge problem with so many earbud style headphones). The biggest benefit of these just how comfortable these are for long-wear times. I put mine on in the morning and take them off at the end of the day. I actually have to make sure I check if I have them on when I get in the shower because I frequently forget I'm wearing them! I wear them with both a mask and sunglasses, no problem. Unlike both in-ear and over-ear headphones where after some time they start to bother my ears, these never really have given me that issue. Last thing I'll mention is that this particular product is the latest iteration of Shokz' athletic-focussed line, where they adjusted how much the wire protrudes beyond the back of your head and also improved the microphone and battery life (these are a huge improvement over the "Aeroplex" line on all of these dimensions). Worth every penny!

Really 4.5 Stars but because I was pleasantly surprised I rounded up to 5. I'm a believer in bone conduction technology now. Sound quality: Really good almost across the board. I wasn't expecting much for bass but it was alright. If you up the volume you might not notice the difference unless you are an audiophile. Unfortunately, by upping the volume you get the vibrating tingling sensation that you feel under your skin. Doesn't bother me, but I can see it being a problem who might be prone to vertigo if they have that kind of sensitivity in their inner ear canal. Or maybe you just don't like being tickled from in front of your ear to your upper jawbone. Weird sensations aside, if you drop the volume to where you are not feeling it under your skin, you may lose some of that low end sound. This can be improved by adjusting the resting point to right in front of your ear (if you have the right sized head to angle the headset that way). Fit for Standard: I have a big head so the conduction portion sits right in front of my ear. Good comfortable fit. Wore overnight with no pain around the ear or around where the strap sits. Doesn't even bother me if I side sleep. I also have glasses and have felt minimal to no awkwardness while using the headset. The only time it feels weird is if they slip and the earpiece on one ear rests on top of the glasses and the other side rests underneath the glasses. But nothing a quick adjustment couldn't fix for me. Battery Life: Played string instrumental covers while I slept lasted 8 hours plus. Told me the battery was still medium... whatever that means. But I never really needed to use it more for 8 hours straight. Range: Pretty good. Not the greatest but far from the worst. Connected to both laptop and Samsung Z Fold 4. With phone, no connection loss outdoors with phone in pants pocket. Indoors I can step away at least 50 ft while losing line of sight around a wall. Two walls pushes it but I have managed a somewhat stable connection if I am close to that 2nd door. Microphone: Loud and clear. I use in Teams meetings and phone calls with no issues. Honestly, I will probably still get the Aftershokz version with the extended mic in the hopes that it will reduce background noise. I work in a high traffic area so the general Shokz mic may pickup other people and background noise too easily. Uses: Used in Teams meetings, workouts, and while I sleep. The open ear is amazing because it helps with situational awareness. I work in a lab and covering both ears is just a safety issue. But I can walk around the laboratory during Teams meetings and still be aware of my surroundings. Same with the gym. Pet Peeve: I hate special or proprietary chargers. Ugh. But magnetic attachments get a mild pass. I just need to buy more cables to stash at home and work. Overall: I was going to deduct a half a star for low end loss and the proprietary charger but honestly even that is overkill considering how well this company engineered bone conduction technology and made everything else pretty high end.

BELIEVE THE HYPE! (I took over ten months to review them) Yes these are expensive but they’re by far the best sounding most reliable over-earphones I’ve ever had for running (also fantastic for outdoor phone conversations somehow too!). I used the standard for at least ten hours a week for ten months before the left channel developed a static problem but I was able to easily get a new pair from SHOKZ per the warranty program! Also I’m 6’ 220pounds but apparently have a small head because Standard size is too big for me so I got the Mini and it fits PERFECTLY. I cannot recommend these (expensive but worth every effing penny) over ear headphones more highly to a daily runner who wants to listen to music (clearly!) but also be aware of surrounding noises.