SHOKZ OpenRun Mini Bone Conduction Headphones, Open-Ear Bluetooth Sports Earphones with Mic, IP67 Waterproof Wireless Headset for Running, Workout, 8H Playtime Sport Headband

I will preface this review by saying my partner has the Shokz Openmove and by comparison, the Openrun are definitely, definitely worth the additional cost. Compared to the Openmove they are far more comfortable, have a better charging system (USB-C plug in Vs magnetic cable) and have higher quality sound.I opted for the mini over the standard, I have (what I would say!) an avaerage size head and short hair and having tried the standard, found the standard 'bar' around the back of the head to be too long, the mini sits just right.The headset itself is light and comfortable, I can leave them on all day without noticing their presence, I also wear glasses and the Shokz sit right alongside without any issue.I will note that it's not really comfortable to lean back or lay onto the band so for this i still have a pair of in-ears.The battery is great, once charged I believe I have had up to 9 hours of continuous use, without continuous use but bluetooth enabled on my device, I can go a couple of days without having to recharge.The sound quality is great, whilst obviously not as good as a decent set of in ear or over ear heaphones, I still find the quality good enough to be able to hear nuances in my music, as a bonus wearing the headset is far less obstructing than in ear or over ear headphones.The fact that they sit over your ear rather than in means you can use them in a work environment whilst still being able to hold conversations or use them whislt travelling and be able to hear the environment around you.I have had my Shokz for just over a year now with daily use and have had no issues as of yet (fingers crossed), I cannot see myself going back.I will say, if you plan on buying Shokz, at the minimum buy a pair of Openrun, they can be had for £90 pretty regularly, any cheaper set and the overall quality is noticeably worse.

These are fantastic! Sit comfortably on your ear, good control features, good sound quality. Obviously not as rounded in sound as an in ear, but for safety and functionality these do the job well. Great to enable you to hear around you. Only slight issue is that they can vibrate a little on your ear but that is volume dependant and can be rectified by turning it down slightly.

Shokz headphones are fantastic innovation and a great alternative to over-ear or in-ear headphones. I was a little skeptical at first, not convinced bone conduction would work very well at all. As soon as I put them on I was mighty impressed; clarity and audio quality were great, but more importantly (and arguably the USP here) I could still hear ambient noise around me. These will never give you sound comparable to a similarly priced premium over-ear headphones, but what they give you instead is the versatility you need when walking, running or cycling - you get great music/audio but are not disconnected from the world around you. I use mine regularly on dog walks, at the gym and when out on MTB trails. Battery life is great and I'll get numerous hours of constant use between charging. Bluetooth range is excellent, and I've not found them to drop out when on the move. This particular pair has a smaller headband than the standard Shokz - this makes it easier to wear in bed, or when you head is resting against a seat back. I've even used these on Teams calls - OK, in a quiet room but not in a busy location. These are so good I've furnished my wife and kids with them!!!!!

Bought to replace ear bud’s which were not comfortable and relatively easy to dislodge.The Shokz earphones are so comfortable in use leaving the ears open and no possibility of the falling off.The sound quality is very good and the operating system is so easy to use. This is not a cheap item but the quality ,ease of use and practicality make it well worth the initial cost. Highly recommended.

I’ve never got on well with the traditional in ear earphones as I have really tiny ear holes and as such the earphones always fall out or I have to hold them in my ears to benefit from a good base line when listening to my music.Over the years I’ve tried several types, some better than others but these ones come out tops.I don’t have to put them in my ears, they sit round my head and near my ears very comfortably and most importantly I can hear my music as clear as a bell.Great for runners as they stay in-situ nicely and you can hear background noise such as cars which is a good safety issueThey have a good battery life and I have no complaints with the quality of the sound.I would have preferred a better storage for them when not in use. You get a little pouch which I wasn’t impressed with. I would have preferred something rigid so they don’t get damaged whilst in my bag.Over the moon and worth every penny for me.I hope you found this review helpful

Bought these for daily dog walking as my ear buds were starting to make my ear canals sore. I opted for the small size which turned out to be perfect. I’m an average size bloke and I prefer the closer fit that the small size gives. They feel very secure and would not move whilst running or jumping about.The open ear design is brilliant when out and about and I feel much more aware of things going on around me, traffic etc.Sound quality is great for mid range particularly voices. I listen to podcasts and radio5 mostly so for this they are great. There is little or no bass, so music sound quality is limited but again the mid range is very clear.Battery life seems good although I only use them for a couple of hours at a time and charge them every other day.Build quality feels good and they connect first time every time and maintain a solid connection.The function buttons are easy to use and call quality is excellent. Better bass would have gained 5 stars.They fit my needs perfectly and can highly recommend them.