Customer Reviews for Shokz - OpenRun Mini Wireless Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Endurance Headphones (USB-Charging) - Black
Customer Rating
3
Quality slide for the worse not better
on October 27, 2025
Posted by: Margaret B.
I have purchased Shokz headphones before and was excited about replacing my 2019 headset with the newer model, but was very disappointed in the sound quality of the new ones. If I am just using them for listen to music, they are great, but using them for answering and calling people they were very poorly functional. The sound was horrible. Trying to find the button to answer a call was frustrating.
I like how these don't have to go into my ears. The sound is good and easy to control with my phone—you can also adjust with volume on the Shokz. I wish the strap behind my head was adjustable to fit me better. I thought it was a little tricky to connect—every time I use them, I have to go in through my settings to reconnect. There might be an easier way that I haven't discovered. It would also be nice if the buttons were a different color than the body of the unit so I could see them without putting on my reading glasses; that makes them a little less user friendly if you're over the age of 40 and need readers.
They are too big around the back of my head. I wish they were more snug so I can put them under my hair, or a beanie hat, or wear them while lying down to exercise or stretch. They easily get out of position which compromises the sound quality.
I had been using the Shokz OpenMove and loved them for running. I wanted to try the more expensive OpenRun, and the sound quality is definitely better. The downside for me is the usability. Maybe I got used to the OpenMoves, but the OpenRun controls are harder to use while I'm running. They don't have the same tactile feel like the OpenMove.
Great headphones, wear them all day to listen to music and take calls. They do not distract or prevent me from social interaction while at work or home. You will not get the deep base, but sound quality is great.
Love these. I have owned multiple pairs and they have little improvements as a get another pair. I now have a pair at work, home and in my truck for my outdoor adventures. They are light and the best part is I can hear my surroundings!
I used these when I lived in the city and I had no complaints. But when I moved to the country and wanted them to handle humidity everyday, occasional rain, and whatever else I do on the farm each day i have been severely disappointed. the shokz only last 6 months. Its 2025 and I moved to the ozarks in 2021. I have gone through 3 pairs plus the warranty replacement pairs. Alas, I am now trying out different brands. Plus! I really want a skin tone pair! the speakers often quite working because of the humidity and people can't hear me when I am talking on the phone. The last pair actually broke where the head band meets the ear band. I often charge them and when I go back to them they have not been charged.