Best for Running
Shokz OpenRun
4.8 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best Open-Ear Headphones for Running
Running Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
4.8 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Shokz OpenSwim Pro
25 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
Shokz OpenRun Air 2
4.2 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
Exceptionally secure, lightweight and alert to passing traffic, making it a natural choice for road and trail runners. Very loud routes can drown out music or speech.
Pros: Situational awareness, Overall satisfaction
Cons: Bass performance, Volume output
A secure fit, low weight, and awareness of traffic make this one of the strongest running-oriented options. Loud roads can still swallow quieter music and speech.
Pros: Sound quality, Overall satisfaction
Cons: Volume output, Sound leakage
Secure, featherweight fit and open ears make it compelling for runners, with phone-free MP3 playback as a bonus. Bass, volume and price can make land-only alternatives better buys.
Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use
Cons: Bass performance, Cable quality
This is an excellent running companion: its hooks stay secure through speed work and long distances without painful ear pressure. Open ears also help runners hear approaching traffic and cyclists.
Pros: Charging, Stability
Cons: Bass performance, Sound quality
These are most convincing on ordinary road and trail runs where hearing traffic and other people matters. They usually stay put, though hard sprints, long sessions, and loud urban routes...
Pros: Situational awareness, Value for money
Cons: Sound quality, Bass performance