Customer Reviews for Shokz - OpenRun Mini Wireless Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Endurance Headphones (USB-Charging) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Sheriff`s Deputy in SC, Retired State Trooper SC
on November 9, 2022
Posted by: James R.
Communication in the law enforcement profession is crucial. With multiple high band and low band radio`s squawking continuously throughout each shift while conducting multi function task with cell phone etc. the SHOKZ are a new an much appreciated piece of my daily equipment. Having the open ear available now has provided much more clarity over the Ear Bud`s I`ve used in the past. No more hearing obstruction. That means more proficiency, safety and comfort for myself and other`s. The water resistance is another plus as well. Umbrella`s are normally not an option when involved in foot pursuits and working large highway incidents in heavy weather. Eventually I will probably try the mini just for the snugness on the back of the head. My exterior Ballistic vest chaffs the new SHOKZ just a little. That's not a viable complaint just a note is all.
The only problem is there must have been a small rubber cover for the charging plug that I never even knew I had to look for and now its missing. Another very minor complain is the left click button could have a bit more a bump so you know where to press it.
I bought these at the high recommendation of my boss and have not been disappointed. They are so lightweight and the sound quality is great! I have blue tooth in my car but having this headset takes away all the noises of the car and traffic and I don’t feel like I’m yelling. I do a lot of yard work on the weekends and really like the fact that I can listen to music yet still be aware of my surroundings because my ears aren’t plugged with a device.
I find myself wearing these on the trail when I'm hiking/walking/running as well as while I'm wandering around the house doing weekend chores. The battery life has been great so far. I love that I can still hear what's going on around me, but when it's quiet enough, I don't even notice!
I got these recently as part of a warranty of replacement for a different model that failed. These are a great option for use when I still need to hear my surroundings but I have no idea why you went to a proprietary charging cord. My old pair used a micro USB charging cord which is readily available just about anywhere. I already had them in my car, at my house, my cabin, etc. Now in order to charge them, I have to find the right one which is less than two feet long so it's hard to keep track of and is very awkward to use because it's so short. The design is awful.