Open ear headphones specialist Shokz has released OpenRun Pro2, its latest bone conduction sport headphone offering. The new headphones were recently unveiled at the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) World Series Finals, where Shokz is the official headphone supplier.
Crafted with lightweight, high-strength material with a soft silicone finish, OpenRun Pro2 prioritises all-day comfort… ‘designed to make the user forget they’re even wearing headphones.’
Priced at £169 in the UK, with Shokz’s signature open-ear design, OpenRun Pro2 helps keeps users immersed in their workout while staying grounded in their surroundings.
‘Whether it’s traffic or fellow joggers, every essential sound finds its way in, ensuring your safety and enriching your listening experience. OpenRun Pro2 intelligently optimizes volume range, making your audio clearer even if you are out and about.’
OpenRun Pro2 uses DualPitch technology. According to Shokz this provides… ‘a perfect duet between a bone conduction and air conduction speaker, of which the former handles mids and highs with total precision, while the latter releases controlled, subterranean bass. The result is an unparalleled listening experience that’s as clear as it is powerful. The vibrations from bone conduction are also reduced accordingly.’
Shokz’s ultra-thin all-metal bone conduction driver handles high-frequency sounds, delivering clearer highs and full, natural mids thanks to its high sensitivity and rigidity. The new dual reed and coil innovative design stabilizes the vibration system, helping to produce a purer vocal sound for the user.
‘The low-frequency air conduction driver is dedicated to processing low-pitch sound waves to offer a more booming, deep bass. The strengthened featherlight dome-shaped diaphragm, paired with a patterned PU material ring, attains greater amplitude without compromising audio balance, resulting in a flawless sound even when listening at high volume.’
Leon Du, Europe Market Director at Shokz, said “As a flagship product, we’ve perfected the sound quality performance of OpenRun Pro2, which can help consumers to enjoy music better while keeping the ear open. There is no doubt that OpenRun Pro2 will take open-ear audio to the next level.”
Coming in two sizes and two different colourways, users can enjoy up to 12 hours of music playback with a larger battery and none of the extra weight. The larger battery, coupled with dual smart drivers assigned specific roles, improves battery life while also reducing power consumption.
With Quick Charge, a 5-minute power boost gives 2.5 hours of playtime. In addition, a waterproof USB-C port enables charging via an included cable or the user’s own.
Shokz adds that dual protective layers and a secure charging port cover form an impenetrable barrier against water while maintaining recharging.
The OpenRun Pro2 also benefits from MultiPoint Pairing to switch from two devices without pairing hassle, while it also has an IP55 water resistant design, including a double-layer mesh structure and nano-hydrophobic coating to help ensure durability against the elements.