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Shokz OpenRun Pro vs Shokz OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade

Buy the OpenRun Pro for music and running: it has the newer 9th-generation bone conduction, two bass enhancers, and 10 hours of listening. Buy the OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade for calls and meetings: its boom mic with DSP is built to make your voice clear. The OpenRun Pro has been seen from $109.99 to $159.95 in the last few days; the OpenComm2 price was not given here.

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OpenRun Pro

Shokz OpenRun Pro

OpenRun Pro

4.6(3,651 ratings)
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Choose the OpenRun Pro if you want the better-sounding open-ear headphone for running, cycling and music, with 10 hours of battery and a quick charge.

Pros
  • Newest 9th-generation bone conduction with two bass enhancers
  • 10 hours of listening per charge
  • IP55 sweat and water resistance
  • Five color choices, including a Kipchoge edition
  • 4.6 out of 5 from 3,651 ratings
Cons
  • No boom mic, so calls pick up more surrounding noise
  • Magnetic charging cable instead of USB-C
  • Refurbished units ship in a plain brown box
Shokz
OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade

Shokz OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade

OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade

4.8(169 ratings)
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Choose the OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade if you spend your day on calls and need a boom microphone that keeps your voice clear while your ears stay open.

Pros
  • Boom mic with DSP noise canceling for clear calls
  • 16 hours of talk time
  • USB-C charging, full in 60 minutes
  • 35 g and a hard shell carrying case included
  • 4.8 out of 5 from 169 ratings
Cons
  • Older 7th-generation bone conduction, no bass enhancers
  • 8 hours of listening, less than the OpenRun Pro
  • Shokz App works on Android only
  • Only sold in black

What separates them

Shokz OpenRun ProShokz OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade
Main jobMusic and sport listeningCalls and voice chat
Bone conduction9th generation, with two bass enhancers7th generation
MicrophoneBuilt-in mic for callsBoom mic with DSP noise canceling
BatteryUp to 10 hoursUp to 8 hours listening, 16 hours talk time
ChargingMagnetic charging cableUSB-C, full charge in 60 minutes
Water resistanceIP55IP55
WeightNot listed35 g
App supportNot listedShokz App, Android only, with multipoint pairing and EQ

Price history

$159.95$109.99
Oct 28Oct 30
  • Shokz OpenRun Pro: lowest $109.99 on Oct 28; $159.95 on Oct 30.
  • Shokz OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade: lowest $159.95 on Oct 30 at Best Buy.

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Specs compared

SpecShokz OpenRun ProShokz OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade
Noise CancelingYesYes
With MicrophoneYesYes
ColorBlack, Blue, Pink, Beige, Kipchoge Co-Branded E…Black
Wireless TypeBluetoothBluetooth
UseSportsSports
Height6.65″ tall2.7″ tall
Width5.32″ wide5.3″ wide
Depth2.7″ deep6.7″ deep
Water-ResistantYesYes
Surround SoundYes—
StyleOpen-ear—
Max Battery Life10 hours—
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SpecShokz OpenRun ProShokz OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade
Charging—USB-C
Weight—35g
Water resistance—IP55
Listening time—Up to 8 hours
Full charge time—60-minute for full charge
Wireless range—up to 30m/98ft
Bluetooth version—Bluetooth 3.1 or higher
Microphone—noise-canceling microphone with DSP technology
Bone conduction—7th-generation Bone Conduction Technology
App support

What reviewers say

Shokz OpenRun Pro

  • 4.6 / 53,651 ratings

Owners rate the OpenRun Pro highly, with 4.6 out of 5 from 3,651 ratings. Runners and cyclists praise the open-ear awareness, stable fit and improved bass over older Shokz models. Complaints center on lighter bass than in-ear headphones, sound leakage at high volume and the proprietary charger.

What people mention
  • FitPraisedOwners say the headband stays secure through runs and rides and stays comfortable with glasses.
  • AwarenessPraisedRunners value hearing traffic and surroundings while music plays.
  • BassMixedReviewers call the bass better than older Shokz models but still lighter than in-ear headphones.
  • Sound leakageCriticisedAt high volume, people nearby can hear what you are playing.

Shokz OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade

  • 4.8 / 5169 ratings

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 169 ratings, buyers treat it as a dependable call headset that keeps them aware of their surroundings. Complaints center on sound leakage and the lack of app support on iPhone.

What people mention
  • Call clarityPraisedOwners say the boom mic makes their voice come through clearly on meetings and calls.
  • ComfortPraisedThe 35g open-ear fit is described as easy to wear all day.
  • Sound leakageCriticisedAt higher volumes, people nearby can hear what is playing.
  • App supportCriticised

Questions and answers

Which is better for running?
The OpenRun Pro. It has newer bone conduction, bass enhancers and 10 hours of battery, and both are IP55. The OpenComm2's boom mic is aimed at calls, not sport.
Which has the better microphone?
The OpenComm2 2025 Upgrade. Its boom mic uses DSP noise canceling, which keeps your voice clear in meetings. The OpenRun Pro uses a built-in mic.
Does the OpenRun Pro last longer on a charge?
Yes for listening: 10 hours versus 8. For talk time the OpenComm2 wins at up to 16 hours.
Is the OpenRun Pro worth the extra?
It depends on price. Its recent low was $109.99 and its high $159.95. If you mostly take calls, the OpenComm2's mic matters more than the sound upgrade.
Can I take calls on the OpenRun Pro?
Yes, it has a microphone and Bluetooth. Callers will hear more background noise than with the OpenComm2's boom mic.
Do both work with the Shokz App?
The OpenComm2 lists Shokz App support for Android only, with multipoint pairing and EQ. The OpenRun Pro's app support is not listed.

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Android phones
The Shokz app and its multipoint and EQ settings work on Android only.