Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 S820-ST-BL-US
DualPitch technology merges bone conduction for clear mids and highs with air conduction for deep bass, offering 3D audio, a 12-hour battery, and a five-minute quick charge for 2.5 hours of playback. Its open-ear design maintains environmental awareness, while the titanium alloy frame, IP55 water resistance, and AI noise cancellation filtering 96.5% of background noise provide a secure, comfortable fit and clear calls. Best for outdoor runners and cyclists who need all-day comfort, situational safety, and reliable communication during workouts.
About This Headphones
DualPitch technology merges bone conduction for clear mids and highs with air conduction for deep bass, offering 3D audio, a 12-hour battery, and a five-minute quick charge for 2.5 hours of playback. Its open-ear design maintains environmental awareness, while the titanium alloy frame, IP55 water resistance, and AI noise cancellation filtering 96.5% of background noise provide a secure, comfortable fit and clear calls. Best for outdoor runners and cyclists who need all-day comfort, situational safety, and reliable communication during workouts.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type bone conduction
- Wireless
- Open closed back open
- Bluetooth version 5.3
- Battery life hours 12
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong mic (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average battery (22th percentile) 22th
- Below average comfort (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
Audio
| Driver Type | bone conduction |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Sensitivity | 101.3 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 12 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | 5min=2.5hrs |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| App | Shokz App |
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 S820-ST-BL-US | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 470 | - | 32 | 34 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 12 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 S820-ST-BL-US | 30.8 | 78.8 | 98.1 | 38.5 | 21.9 | 29.1 | 86 | 87.2 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 99.7 | 93.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 98.9 | 79.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.6 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 72.6 | 51 | 97.5 | 98.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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