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SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Sports Headphones
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 is a bone conduction sports headphone — open-ear, so nothing sits inside your ear canal — and it takes the top spot in this guide at £169.00. It is also the only pair in the list whose headline battery number needs no second device to make sense. The listing claims up to 12 hours of music playback from one full charge, and there is no charging case in the box to add to it: the box contents name a carrying bag, a USB-C cable, reflective stickers and a service card. Every other '40-hour' figure in this article only reaches that total by counting a case.
Not every number on the Amazon page agrees with itself, though. The Best Sellers Rank field says 5 in Open-Ear Headphones while this guide puts it first, and the box contents line lists the USB-C charging cable twice. The ratings column is the one that holds together: 4.4 out of 5 from 8,204 ratings, and the breakdown shown is weighted hard to five stars. Everything on this page — price, rating, specs and battery claims — comes from the Amazon listing for this model, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 8,204 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £169.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 8,204 ratings |
| Rating breakdown (as listed) | 71 five-star, 11 four-star, 8 three-star, 5 two-star, 5 one-star — 100 entries shown against a rating count of 8,204 |
| Claimed playtime | Up to 12 hours of music playback per full charge; a 5-minute quick charge gives 2.5 hours of listening |
| Box contents (as listed) | Headphone, carrying bag, USB-C charging cable, silver reflective stickers, after-sales service card — the USB-C charging cable is named twice in the list |
| Model (as listed) | SHOKZ S820, also given as Model Name SHOKZ S820 with Series Number 8 |
| Warranty | 2 Years (as listed) |
| Best Sellers Rank (as listed) | 5 in Open-Ear Headphones |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I take these everywhere and use them constantly for running and cycling. Sound is clear for both music and audiobooks, and the open-ear design lets me hear traffic and my surroundings, a real safety plus outdoors.They're lightweight and comfortable enough that I forget I'm wearing them. Battery life easily hits 10+ hours, setup/connectivity was quick, and the controls are simple and intuitive. Feels well-built and durable, comes in a few colour options, and the carry case in the box is a nice touch for protecting them on the go.Highly recommend for anyone active outdoors.Great value for money!”
Verified purchase“A really good product - perfect for running. Battery charges so quick I can charge in 15 mins before I go for a run and it will last for an hour. Sound is really good, mic is good but don't use it often. Great value for money.My headphones broke after a year (wouldn't charge) but Shokz are sending a replacement as part of their 2 year warranty.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Open Ear Headphones 2026: 10 Ranked, and the 40-Hour Myth.
Questions people ask
Does the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 need a case to reach its battery figure?
No. The listing claims up to 12 hours of music playback from one full charge, and the box contents list a carrying bag rather than a charging case, so there is nothing added to that number.
How fast does it charge?
SHOKZ states a 5-minute quick charge provides 2.5 hours of listening, with charging over the included USB-C cable.
What comes in the box with the SHOKZ S820?
The listing names the OpenRun Pro 2 headphone, a carrying bag, a USB-C charging cable, silver reflective stickers and an after-sales service card. The USB-C charging cable appears twice in that list.
How is it rated by buyers?
4.4 out of 5 from 8,204 ratings. The breakdown shown on the page lists 71 five-star against 5 one-star, but displays 100 entries next to a rating count of 8,204.
Where does it sit in Amazon's own ranking?
The page lists a Best Sellers Rank of 5 in Open-Ear Headphones, even though it is number one in this guide.
What warranty does SHOKZ offer on this model?
The listing states a 2 Year Product Warranty.
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