After my daughter took my OpenRun, I took the opportunity to upgrade to the OpenRun Pro2. What a big difference. I have several different brands of earbuds and headphones. Shokz have become my everyday listening device.
I ordered this upgraded model simply because I love my OpenRuns so much and they are 2 years old. I literally wear them from the time I get up until I go to bed. These Pros make a jingle and state battery level when turned on. They aren't as loud as my standard Open Runs. On the positive, they are just as super comfortable. Heck, maybe it's better they aren't as loud.....I bought them as a gift for my son, but he is so good at losing things I decided to just give him the old pair.
I am a big music listener, I have nice studio monitors and studio grade headphones, so I was skeptical about bone conducting headphones. I realize these serve a totally different purpose than hifi listening, but I still wasn’t sure how I’d feel.
A few weeks in, and I’m loving them! The sound quality is incredible, easily on par with in ears like AirPods and the like.
For working out, walking the dogs, or taking calls on the go, the open ear design is phenomenal. With earplugs in, the sound quality is even better and great for working in a noisy cafe or just trying to get some privacy.
Love these so far and can’t recommend them enough!
These are my 3rd pair. Granted, my first pair were chewed up by my dog, but I immediately replaced them and had used them for about two years. I use them for work phone calls as well as music during my bike rides and walks. The latest generation sounds even better than I imagined. It's surprising that there's nothing actually in my ears, it's so clear.
The software has changed and there are no vocals on low battery notification - just a tone. Not a criticism, just a note on a change from previous versions.
Overall low tones are higher quality than previous headsets from Shokz. Battery life is great as well.
The sound quality is improved, louder and better sound. The battery life is longer also... and I find the USB2 connector for recharging the battery to be more convenient.