Customer reviews from Shokz
Shokz - OpenRun Mini Wireless Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Endurance Headphones (USB-Charging) - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(3,387 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,387 reviews
5 Stars
2,406
4 Stars
474
3 Stars
258
2 Stars
124
1 Star
125
Customer Reviews for Shokz - OpenRun Mini Wireless Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Endurance Headphones (USB-Charging) - Black
Customer Rating
4
Painless listening experience
on April 22, 2022
Posted by: Kenneth B.
In-the-ear devices hurt my ears after more than 30 minutes of listening - and achy pain where they come into contact with my ear. These have caused no pain so far - I am pleased with the sound. I knocked off one star due to some connection issues once in a while after a phone call. I have to restart some apps to continue listening when the phone call has ended. Looking straight ahead I hardly notice they are on after a while. However, when I turn my head, there is contact with my neck that almost feels restrictive. I can still turn my head, but my initial reaction is to stop turning. That improves some when I adjust the back of the device, raising the back side to a level position. It tends to fall down. This is minor, and not a hindrance to ordering again if I ever need to.
Written by a customer while visiting Shokz
Customer Rating
5
These headphones are excellent. Way
on April 22, 2022
Posted by: Timothy M.
These headphones are excellent. Way better than any earbuds I have ever used. Perfect for cycling, even for wearing around the home office.
Written by a customer while visiting Shokz
Customer Rating
5
Lightweight and great sound!
on April 22, 2022
Posted by: Lisa T.
Lightweight, easy on the ears and great listening while still able to hear around you. Not distracting, allows you to still be aware.
Written by a customer while visiting Shokz
Customer Rating
5
they're great when you want
on April 21, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
they're great when you want the opposite of noise canceling and don't like ear buds.
Written by a customer while visiting Shokz
Customer Rating
5
Great for situational awareness
on April 21, 2022
Posted by: Emma T.
I can't wear ear buds, wanted something that could stay on when working out, wanted something small (easy to pack, less conspicious), and wanted something that doesn't block out other sounds. This headphone style meets all these needs!
I'm not much of a critic on music sound quality, so can't speak to that, but these headphones are my go-to for any activity outside of work (where I use large noise-cancelling headphones), including walks around the neighborhood, going to the gym, or just doing the dishes. While granular control is limited with just a few buttons, there is a nice large "Pause" button on the left side, which makes it easier than most other headphones I've used to stop the sound and fully engage with someone interrupting me (then quickly restart). I also appreciate that if I need to stop using my headphones for a while (eg driving, long conversation), I can just leave them on instead of removing and risking losing them, as I often did with other small headphones in the past.
This is my third set of headphones over the years from Aftershokz/Shokz, and my favorite pair yet due to the option to buy the mini size - it fits my head so much better than any previous versions which were only full-sized when I bought them (Trekz Titanium, Aeropex). It's reduced how much they stick out from behind my head, and increased the comfort of them. In the past I've had to wear them for a short while at first as I acclimated to how they press on my head--with this pair, I didn't need to do that. I'm hoping that there's also some increase in durability as my last pair snapped on the side (but still works, technically).
I appreciate the quick charge improvement over the previous Aeropex model, and the sound range continues to be good as i run all over the house, leaving my phone in one place. I haven't yet used it much for calls, but the few I've done have been fine (held while in a quiet environment - predecessor had some challenges in noisy environment, understandably).
Written by a customer while visiting Shokz
Customer Rating
5
These are great!
on April 21, 2022
Posted by: Jeanette W.
It feels lighter and fits better than the Titanium Minis ever did!
Written by a customer while visiting Shokz
Customer Rating
4
Mini are choice for running.
on April 20, 2022
Posted by: Logan K.
I wish it was adjustable. This mini headphones are better for running. But my size is at the max for the mini size chart and min for the air.
So the air are too big and the mini almost too small.
But I like that they don't bounce around as much as the air during running. Just a little tight. But the sound quality is just as good. The mini also work better for bench press. Lol! I can put my head down and the back of the headphones doesn't get in the way like the air model.
Also great that these are waterproof. Lastly, I do enjoy the magnetic charger, but I don't like that it's no longer compatible with any of my cables. Now if I lose or forget this cable, I have no way of charging the headphones.
Written by a customer while visiting Shokz
Customer Rating
4
The sound is a little
on April 20, 2022
Posted by: Ellie M.
The sound is a little muffled but otherwise I love these headphones.
Written by a customer while visiting Shokz