The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 has never been on sale before on Amazon, so this Black Friday price is unprecedented for a model that only launched in spring of this year. The original OpenRun Pro was discounted in past sales cycles but this newer second-generation model just hit a record low of $124, down from its $179 retail price.
Black Friday brings discounts even to the most popular products, and the OpenRun Pro 2 ranks as a favorite among runners who need audio awareness alongside musical motivation. Bone conduction headphones solve the fundamental problem of wanting music during outdoor activities without blocking ambient sounds like traffic, approaching cyclists, or people calling your name. It combines bone conduction technology with air conduction for real bass response.
Dual Driver System Delivers Bass That Bone Conduction Couldn’t Before
Traditional bone conduction headphones route audio through the cheekbones to your inner ear which is a process that is brilliant for mids and highs, while consistently struggling with bass frequencies. Shokz created an engineering marvel in a dual driver system that combined bone conduction technology for clarity with air conduction drivers for deep bass response.
This hybrid approach nets 3D audio with actual low-end punch rather than the thin sound that plagued previous bone conduction models. The air conduction component delivers bass through small speakers near your ears that don’t block the ear canal, assuring situational awareness in concert with full-frequency audio. The combination produces powerful sound across up to 12 hours of continuous playback, and easily covers multiple marathon training runs or entire work weeks of commuting without needing to be recharged.
The open-ear design leaves your ear canals completely unobstructed, and let in the ambient sounds in naturally while music plays simultaneously. You can hear approaching cars, emergency sirens, trail warnings from other runners, and conversations-anything that would need your attention-without necessarily removing your headphones. That becomes critical during road running, cycling, or virtually any outdoor activity where hearing might be obstructed at your own risk.
The unibody frame features nickel-titanium alloy memory wire which flexes to accommodate different head shapes then returns to original form. This shape memory prevents the headphones from loosening during intense movement while maintaining comfortable pressure that doesn’t cause hotspots during extended wear. Ergonomic ear hooks wrap around the ears and anchores the headphones securely without the pinching sensation that over-ear hooks can sometimes create.
The Shokz app allows users to adapt their audio with dedicated EQ modes for different surroundings or preferences. Classic Mode provides purist bone conduction sound, ideal for users who prefer an open-ear experience without augmentation from air conduction. In contrast, Volume Boost Mode amplifies the output for situations where ambient noise trumps your audio, such as in highly busy streets or cluttered gym environments.
The dual wind-resistant microphones position strategically to capture your voice while minimizing wind interference during calls outdoors. AI noise reduction algorithms process the incoming audio, filtering out as much as 96.5% of background noise, including wind up to 15 miles an hour. This processing is able to provide clear calls even when cycling or running in breezy conditions where traditional headphone microphones produce garbled audio.
Sweat resistance protects internal components from moisture damage during intense workouts or runs in light rain. The IP55 rating certifies protection against sweat, splashes, and dust that would destroy non-rated headphones. Reflective strips integrated into the frame increase visibility during early morning or evening runs when drivers might not otherwise notice runners in low light conditions.
At $124, the OpenRun Pro 2 is $55 off retail for the first discount ever on this model and brings premium bone conduction technology down to prices where generic brands usually compete.
