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If you enjoy listening to music while you run or work out, then this headphone should be on your radar. As part of a Lightning deal during the final hours of October Prime Day, Amazon has dropped the price of the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Open-Ear Wireless Sport Headphones in Rose Gold to just $109.95 with free shipping. This headphone retails for $180 new and all other colorways are currently on sale for $130 so stick with rose gold for the biggest savings.
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Sport Headphones for $109.95
The OpenRun Pro 2 looks like a neckband style headphone except that the lightweight titanium band connecting the two ear pieces wraps around the back of your head instead of resting on your neck. This design does an excellent job of keeping everything in place, which is important because these are designed to be used while you're actively exercising.
Instead of the traditional method of sending sound vibrations to your eardrums, the OpenRun Pro uses bone conduction technology to send vibrations through your cheekbones directly to your inner ear. As such, the headphones are actually placed in front of your ear instead of on your ear. The biggest advantage is that you can fully hear your surroundings; if you like running on streets, for example, you'll be aware of everything that's going on around you while your music is playing.
OpenRun Pro 2 is an obvious upgrade over the Open Run Pro
The OpenRun Pro 2 is a substantial update over its predecessor. Probably the most noticeable upgrade is the switch from a proprietary magnetic charging cable to the USB Type-C standard. Another significant upgrade is the sound quality. While the original OpenRun Pro has good bass response, it is slightly hampered by the fact that it produces tiny vibrations that are noticeable and sometimes ticklish or distracting. The new OpenRun Pro 2 utilizes Shok's DualPitch technology to virtually eliminate vibrations. Other smaller changes include increased battery life and improved mic quality.
The Shokz OpenRun is the best earbuds for exercise
I have a pair of AirPods Pro that I use regularly, but I always set them aside for the OpenRun Pros when I run. The Transparency mode on the AirPods Pro does work well for most situations, but they still can't compare to the awareness you get without having any buds plugging up your ears. In my experience these headphones stay in place extremely well and the sound quality is great compared to other sport headphones I've tried.
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