DON'T make this mistake!! Shokz OpenRun Pro Review 

I almost expected him to go Pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test testi...

The nostril censorship! Laughed so hard my dogs looked at me weird 🤣 😂🤣😂🤣

I broke my Aeropex model while in my pocket, so I was forced to upgrade and I got the Openrun Pro. I did notice a difference in sound quality, I mainly listen to podcasts while working(I'm a gardener/carpenter) and the improvements I've noticed are less distortions at higher volumes, the Aeropex felt like there were 2 blow flies on my ears, the Openrun pro will still distort at higher volumes but not as bad as the Aeropex. But the volume does not appear to go any higher. I ride my bike to and from work, in heavy loud traffic I struggle to hear the words of the podcast when the traffic is loud. I do notice a marginally better sound quality. Also the headphones feel more comfortable. I would wear both headphones all day and the Openrun Pro are definitely more comfortable long term. In summary I would not upgrade if I had the Aeropex, but if I was buying for the first time I would buy the Openrun Pro.

When you said, "Pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test..." I was expecting a different word. Very smooth..

Excellent review! Thank you for showing your mic tests and such rather than only talking about it, that really helps! I love the way you guys do these, with mixing humor with an actually nuanced and informative approach. Subscribed!

I recently suffered hearing loss in my left ear and was looking into bone conductive headphones so I could still listen to my music/podcasts while at work. This review has helped so much and I now wear my Aeropex daily. Thank yall.🙏🤘

Another solid review. Thanks boys! I have pretty much all the high end noise canceling headphones release from the past few years so I'm 'shocked' to say that the open run pros are on my end 90% of the time. Great for being at work and still hearing my supervisor yell at me. Great for running errands and hearing people behind me tell me to hurry up. Great for just hanging around the house. They are so comfortable that I literally forget I'm wearing them and it's a pleasant surprise when I answer a call and boom....they're in my ears. I highly recommended them. Thanks again for always putting out great content. Namaste.

You guys do great work. One for the algorithm. I use and older version of these things, They are a great tool. Keeps my hyper vigilance at bay. If I run on a busy area, contrast to safety concerns, I like ANC Liberty Pro 3s. Again, your vis always appreciated

Longtime user of (After)Shokz, down on the lower-end of the range (Titanium, replaced under warranty with OpenMove), and I was *stunned* at how much better the noise cancellation is on the Pro. I can see why my wife has so much trouble hearing me when I’m taking her calls when I’m on a ride; I think I may get the Pros (keeping my OpenMove as a backup) and surprise her some day.

Was I the only one thinking that at 3:40 he was going to say “pop-pop-popsicles, ice-ice-icicles, test-test-*Testicles*”….? 😂 Or was that the joke? Lol

Thanks for the honest and practical review! I was kicking myself because i accidentally ordered the openrun instead of the Pro. Now I know it's best to wait for the next iteration.

DHRME.. The best earbuds review channel on RU-vid. Most reliable source + funny jokes. Can't ask for more!

Sorry, just had to share the laugh when you were doing the test. Pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test testing 123 ...I almost thought you were going to say "Pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test tesitcle 123"

this is one of the best review videos I've seen. very helpful and inclusive of what I actually wanted and needed to know instead of just a rundown of specs like most.

Best review of these headphones overall. You’re the only ones I could find who tested the mic. Thanks!

I really like your delivery! Great channel! Best wishes to you both!

This was so thorough. really great job guys.

Excellent review, must admit I was expecting something silly, but best I’ve seen and very in-depth..

With the mic test could have gone for it. 'Pop, pop, popsicle. Ice, ice, icicle. Test, test, tes-....' Really good, very thorough test.

Thank you for this honest and critical review which was down to earth.

Good test of differences. Put me off of even thinking about taking a call on them, saved me the work of a trial. It would be great to see a test of the version with an external microphone for comparison. (Opencomm?) I'll have to see your other reviews to see what comparable earbuds and phones sound like in your testing

Thanks for this informative review. I just bought these and I was scouring RU-vid to see if I had any buyer’s remorse from such an impulse purchase. After watching this review, so far, no, but we’ll see once they show up at my door. Thanks, again!

I had Trakz titanium and now using aeropex. trakz had a slightly better sound quality, comparing to arropex. But the construction and weight are dealbreakers. You always could use ear plugs to block external sound and add some juicy bass

Resisting the temptation to say "test test testicle" is really impressive!

Top notch review quality. Thanks, guys!

Thanks for the wonderful honest review.. I really enjoyed the pop pop popsicle... And I watched it multiple times. The way of presentation of the overall video is superb. Looking forward for more wonderful reviews and I subscribed to your channel. As well changed my mind from Openrun Pro to Openrun.. Thanks for helping me to choose the right one. Goodluck to you both!

That's how reviews are done properly. Thx.

For me the Shokz bone induction sounds better than any earbuds I've ever worn. I don't think I'm imagining it, so maybe I'm special or rare. But the sound on bone induction is amazing for me.

Thank you so much for such a honest no bullshit review. It really helped me make my decission.

Had the pro for a month now, honestly I keep it near the lowest setting, rarely going up to 50% when in stores. And I am shocked by the battery life, longer by several hours then previous models

Thanks for the honest pros and cons review. Decided to chance it as I'm getting tired of things in my ears unless playing my drums with hearing protection (hobbyist, and not getting to play nearly enough). I got the Open Run regular, and they sound great for my needs (mostly youtube music and review videos such as yours at home, music at work), simply amazing technology this technophobe loves!! I don't have to worry about making the tinnitus worse in my ears either as I can keep the volume very low and still hear everything...again, amazing! Going to use the equalizer on my Pixel 7 Pro to bump up bass if needed.

On my second pair of Shokz and what love most is not having to deal with earbuds that don't fit my ears or the chance of misplacing them since they are small. Also they are great that I can still hear what is going on around me if someone trying to speak with me.

You guys have set a new standard for how reviews should be done !

loved the review, keep it up guys

Thank you for this! My partner digs these for work because he can't have his ears covered, and I was considering getting these for streaming. This review let me know that these won't work for me...that leakage would be a major problem. Thank you!

I recently bought the Open-Run Pro and I am happy w/them. I can sleep with them by moving the back piece up. And best of all I can still hear what's going on around me....Also thinking of buying a 2nd pair. 👍

Good review thanks. I’m looking for a new pair as my aeropex have that annoying rattle in them now just missed out on the warranty period. Hopefully the new models are built better

Very nice review and real life not just talking about the product

Thank you. It's very comprehensive

I used my open ear shokz at work today while wearing earplugs because operating loud heavy equipment. You can hear really well still even with the lil foam earplugs

Great review, I never had the open run, but I had the aeropex and open run pro. My bag was stolen with my aeropex and so I upgraded to the open run pro. I used/use both daily for a long time in the office, and on my bike commute. Some things that were a big upgrade for me. I - have my headset paired with many many devices. The app makes managing the multipoint significantly easier if you have more than 2 devices. -The old model would continuously beep every few seconds if you went out of rage of one device. Like say you got a phone call, and work in a cube farm, and so you walk away from your desk. With the old one I would have to turn it off and back on to silence this alert. The new model beeps 1, maybe 2 times, and then does not. -You didn't mention the experience with ear plugs in. If you are looking for isolation and better sound quality, try them with a pair of foam ear plugs. It is a game changer, and now you can do things like mow the lawn and actually hear something. For me most of the time, the fact that it doesn't block all other sound is a feature, when I'm in the office, someone can approach me, and I hear them start talking; and when I'm commuting by bike. Hearing my surroundings and missing something in a podcast is also good. -For sleeping or laying down, you can rotate the back higher up on your head so that it doesn't interfere with the pillow, or what I will often to is flip them around so that the loop is in front of me. In this position, the mics don't really work, but if you are just watching some Netflix, or listening to music before bed, it works great.

Thanks for an honest review. 👌

Thanks, I bought a Shokz OpenRun (not the pro) last month. I used them to listen to podcasts at home so I can hear my wife yelling at me and I can easily stop the podcast unlike in earbuds where I'm tapping on my ear to make them stop or other headphones trying to find the pause button. For me, the OpenRun makes listening to podcasts manageable and more sociable as you are not isolated in the same way as other listening devices. So far so good, thanks again for the video :)

Wife and I will keep our aeropex's then! Thanks for saving us money. Maybe next generation we will have the itch for an even better headset :)

Enjoying this a lot. So much that I forgot to press the thumbs up. My bad. I had to go back and watch it again

I returned the Open run pro because of the reasons you guys mentioned.

I have open moves. They’re great. I’m not really listening to music on them often but I use them while working inside and outside. They last all 11 hours of my shift. I usually listen to podcasts and RU-vid videos. They charge pretty quickly. After years of constantly wearing in ear headphones these provide a lot of relief to my ears. They’re not perfect but the compromise is worth it to me

Thank you for being so Honest Dhrme :)

I had the same feeling, I have the AS800, and I bought the S810, and the treble is worse, the Shokz application solved the problem because there are two equalization modes: "audience with more bass" and "vocal for podcasts" it's much better now

One thing I like about using bone conduction headphones is the ability to use an earplugs due to the nature of my work (I use pneumatic tools). Earplugs actually makes the sound of these devices pop. In comparison, in-ear earphones with noise cancelling features just can't compete with earplugs when it comes to muffling ear-piercing sound of compressed air. You do, however, get the full sound quality. However, battery life on in-ear isn't as good as bone conduction headphones, which last a full days work. (5-6hrs vs 9-10hrs). I might take a look at SHOKZ product for it's dual mic feature. The bone conduction headphone I have is quite good for listening to podcast and occasional music but not so great for making phone calls. Thanks for the somewhat in-depth review.

Insightful review. I found the Aeropex were better than the newer pro. I thought it was just me.

Such a fun video! Thank you for making my morning! Pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test test...

that 'goededag' really shokzed me :D

My Aeropex Last 16 - 20 hrs plus on a single gle charge -With That Said - Im definitely Getting The OpenRunPro A S A P - AweSome ReView Thanks So Much - Best Review I've Watched On ORP BY SHOKZ

I have the open run, not open run Pro. Because open run actually has better water resistance than open run Pro which makes no sense but hey. I've been very pleased with the open runs. I'm not an audio file, but I can listen to music and it sounds good to me. The two things that I have noticed that our weaknesses are they don't get particularly loud, and the whole buzzing against your head thing. But you get used to that. At first I was slapping away and imaginary bugs on the side of my head. But then I got used to them. I use them for pleasure and for work. I do ITwork, so having both hands free is super nice. Additionally I can put in hearing protection if I'm in a loud environment like a server room, and both I and the people I'm speaking with on the bridge can hear fine. I've been very pleased with them

I got the PRO love them use everyday can talk to people but have vol low paired with my iphone 13 and new iwatch i got lower and raise the vol with watch and stop start and skip with watch love the video ty

Great video! I has wondering why I was seeing the two names going around!

I had both I returned my pros the new shape of the ear hoop bothered my ears. Sound was better but quieter on the new ones. Less vibrations. In all I returned the pros and warranty my old aftershokz that I was replacing cuz they broke

Just bought the blue pair of these, i have to wear a walkie talkie and wire all day, and we're not really allowed to remove it on break. This will be great for me, as i can just slap these on without removing my wire. When i box at home, my earbuds always try to fall out from the movement and sweat (JBL endurance btw), so these should be awesome for that. Thank you for your great review!

I was about to about to laugh with the testing of audio when you said popsicle, icicle, and avoided test-icle LOL

One of the best reviews I've come across for the Shokz OpenRun series after seeing and hearing them with some default sounds in the local electronics store. I was positively surprised hearing you say goedendag. Next time, end your video with Tot ziens, and before you know, Y'll speak Dutch😊

Im glad you made thiw video, I bought some for my mom nd brother(both older gen) and when I saw that they came out with a new one I debated whether I should upgrade them but now I know that they should be okay:)

One thing that should be reviewed as a common issue is how loud is the "disconnected from bluetooth" beep. When you leave the range of your bluetooth you get a beep in older versions it's really too loud. and it keeps on beeping.. unless you shut down, or get back in range. Also I heard the plastic feel is different

the shockz do have one thing though.being able to use it during work and social enviornments and still being able to hear your enviornment while listening to music is a game changer.thats the part of the headphones can't be beat and a main selling point.

The best review I’ve seen on these headphones.

Thanks for this review

I got the open run pro. I had to get an EQ app that I paid for to drastically improve the sound quality and make it louder with the additional multiple choice EQ settings. Sux that the open run pro only have vocal and bass setting when the aeropex has multiple choice EQ settings. open run pro is a downgrade.

thumbnail is top tier lmaoooo

Here is a different issue: I have used Aftershokz Air or Trekz Titanium since 2016, primarily for audiobooks and apps, indoors and out, and for most of the day. I rotate 2 Airs and have an old Air as a back up in my vehicle. I was looking forward to using the new "mini" headset, to reduce "overhang." Unfortunately, there are problems with new Shokz OpenRun Mini that the Trekz Air and Titanium do/did not have--problems not corrected through customer service troubleshooting. 1. The OpenRun Minis cut off the initial part of alerts and transmissions. This is very significant for short alerts. The TalkingTime or Talking Clock Apps will alert, “…forty-five pm,” instead of “The time is One forty-five pm.” Text message alerts will be the last part of the text tone tweet. Additionally, there is a stutter as if there is an electrical short. The Air and Titanium models do not have these problems. 2. Dictating for text yields the wrong verbiage. Again, this is much worse with the OpenRun Mini, than when using Trekz Air and Titanium models to dictate; one must turn off the OpenRun Mini to dictate. 3. After troubleshooting with the Shokz CS (hard reset-reboot), the first OpenRun Mini was returned and replaced. Unfortunately, the second OpenRun Mini had the same problems, and, likewise, the hard reset-reboots helped very little. So the replacement Bluetooth also had to be returned. I don't understand why this occurs, why Shokz cannot correct this problem, and why the old designs is better than the new.

My favorite feature change on the Openrun Pro is that accidentally mashing the play/pause button doesn't arbitrarily call whoever was the last person I spoke to on the phone.

Aside from the review being fantastic and detailed; answered any thoughts I had. The leakage test .. 😂😂💀

Tbh I was a bit disappointed that you broke the pattern on the test phrase 😂Otherwise, one of the better mic demo and comparisons I've seen for earphones! Thanks!

LOL, I have a MASSIVE head, and surprisingly can sleep in them, so you're right. Which makes shopping for these types of headphones annoying, even the old school bluetooth "neckbands", they are not made for massive head people like me. I've tried alternatives to Shokz, and the aeropex were the only ones that fit my large head. Looking to upgrade to them. Recently re-discovered my Aeropex after misplacing them, and use them to do yard and house work while being able to hear my dogs.

Superb review. Especially the mic test. Thanks for the insights! :)

I do have a big head with 63 cm. I wear them as my edcs and more often than I want, I sleep with them still on because I forgot them. I think thats a good sign for comfort, but I saw it when others used a shokz headset. This headsets comfort depends heavily on your Headsize. I would say it should fit most for outdoor-/sport activities but laying on the bed or couch probably isn't an option for most. Mine fit me so well, I can use them in a motorcycle helmet. Thanks for reading, nice vid

Great review of the differences! Can these buds be used to watch a movie on an airplane?

Would you please make a video on enco m 31 and how it performs compare to others in terms of sound quality also is there anything that can beat its performance to price ratio? btw i like your videos.

Great video! Disappointing it lost some dust and water protection

Glad I saw this before investing in one. I think I will stick to my Jabra they are brilliant!

If you where some foam safety earplugs they will cancel out outside noise and really improve the sound quality of the shocks

thanks for the realistic review!

Very informative!👍🏿

I've got 2 sets from AfterShokz, Open Com (Great for WAH, battery lasts hours and noise canceling mic is wonderful ***BOOM MIC***) and Open Air (Green :-) ) they last me 8+ hours a day when I use them during my days off, otherwise, I go to sleep listening to music of various sorts and they ARE fairly comfortable...

I know it’s childish; but who was waiting for the ‘test-test-testicle’ 😁

I love my Aeropex headset so much. I forget I'm wearing it most of the time it's so lightweight.

Excellent. Thank you

I have both. I think the sound actually is as good as in-ear, but I'm not audiophile, for sure. But I have high end in-ear earbuds, and I find the open ear experience way more comfortable BECAUSE I hate the plugged ear feeling. I haven't noticed a lot of leakage, just a little, and the OpenRun Pro leaks a little more than the Aeropex. Also, OpenSwim isn't a Bluetooth headset, it's a head-worn mp3 player.

I always thought they were uncomfortable to lay in bed too, until… The last pair I bought, I read the sizing instructions, and measured myself. SURPRISE! It said that I could fit the “Junior” size, just a half inch smaller, but they fit closer, and are actually doable while laying down in bed, probably not all night, but I will use them for a guided meditation.

I sleep in my Aeropex all the time without a big head. I pivot the boom upward so it touches my head, that's it.

All you need to do is come up with an external pickup mic for us that are hard of hearing that will feed through these things to help hearing impaired

Pop, pop, popsicle, ice, ice, icicle, test, test, test... I think you know where this word was going. Thanks for the great review.

"the result might shokz you" dude I'm dying from laughter :DDDDD

I submerged them in full water 4 months ago....still works since then .no problem

my ears are too small for in ear buds to be comfortable, and due to a deep lobe parotid tumour, its become painful to wear on and over ear headphones. Been squinting at these as something I can wear without pain and I do like my bass. Wont be like my extra bass over ears, but its at least...something. Thanks for the breakdown and tests! Mostly use headphones for biking, discord game calls, and general chill music listening.

I still prefer Aeropex. Based on this video, aeropex has clearer sound quality whereas OpenRun Pro has more bass. In my opinion, bass works best with traditional in-ear speaker headset. More importantly, Aeropex has better IP rating. Either way, both products are perfect. Great review guys!

Me encantó su review, muy presisa, puntúa y aborda mucha información que uno desea tener

Great review! I still have my Titanium Minis and and trying to decide on what to upgrade to when this pair stops working. 😊

My favorite movie of yours was probably Signs. Thank you!

as a Filipino, I envy that chad beard. the best I could manage is a "Pacquiao". smh I just got the my OpenMove last week. I've been searching for something that can keep me situationally aware when I move. really glad I found your humorous comparison. cheers yo

Great review. I'm trying to make a decision on either one of these and this certainly leans me to the pros. My current in-ear Air pod Pros overheat REALLY fast and loses battery charge from 100% to 0 in about 15 minutes while in a dry sauna. Is there any forums or testing Shokz for use in a Sauna? Again, THANKS for the video.