I love the Shokz OpenRun headphones for running and cycling but its Pro version is better, especially when discounted

Date:
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:09:31 +0000

Description:
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 combines bone conduction and open-ear headphone tech to provide better audio quality for exercising, and its 22% off in Amazons
Big Smile Sale.

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now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter Ive been an avid cyclist for several years and an occasional runner, and Ive
found the Shokz OpenRun to be the best headphones for me while training.

As bone conduction headphones , the OpenRuns sit outside the ears to let the user be aware of their surroundings while listening to music or a podcast particularly important if youre riding on the road with traffic.

Shokz took that tech from the OpenRun and combined it with air-conduction technology found in the companys other offerings, like the Shokz OpenFit
range to offer improved audio quality with the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2. They cost AU$319 at RRP, but the good news is these are now down to just AU$249 on Amazon , making them a tempting option for anyone keen on a new set of bone-conduction buds for work or play. Follow our live coverage of the Amazon Big Smile Sale , where you'll find deals on audio gear, vacuums, kitchen appliances and other tech essentials. Save 22% (AU$70) Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: was AU$319 now AU$249 at Amazon Our reviewer called the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 the ideal runners headphones thanks to its lightweight form factor, comfort, stability and sound quality. Theres also a classic mode to switch to purely bone conduction thats better suited for windy conditions or for cycling. This price matches the discount from Black Friday last year. View Deal We named
the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 as one of the best open earbuds , specifically for runners who want the extra stability of the neckband design, compared to
other open earbuds.

Aside from the improved audio quality, the air conduction in the Shokz
OpenRun 2 means it wont vibrate too aggressively at higher volumes, which happens in pure bone-conduction headphones like the OpenRun.

Shokz also replaced the OpenRuns proprietary magnetic charger with a USB-C port, making the OpenRun Pro 2 a more convenient option and you wont have to worry about losing the included charging cable. Unfortunately, that also
meant the Pro 2 lost a bit of water resistance as it has an IP55 rating (compared to the OpenRuns IP67) for limited dust ingress and low-pressure water jet protection.

That said, the OpenRun is also discounted in the Amazon Big Smile Sale for AU$169 (or 23% off) if youre after something more water and dust resistant or if youre not too fussed about audio quality. Ive personally tried these headphones myself and wrote about my experience on sister site Toms Guide .

But if youre willing to spend more on improved audio quality (while still having an option to switch to pure bone conduction), the convenience of USB-C charging and an included case, then you cant go wrong with the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2. Today's best Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Headphones deals 169 142 View Deal 169 142 View Deal 160.99 View Deal Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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