What's not so good about the Shokz OpenRun Pro?

What's not so good about the Shokz OpenRun Pro?

Lily Katz / SoundGuys
When you press any buttons on the headset, it emits a loud beep, which is annoying when increasing the volume multiple steps.

Shokz’ proprietary 2-pin charging connector is even more annoying to see than a micro-USB port. The connector helps keep the headset compact and lightweight, also leaving more room for battery cells, but we know Shokz can install a USB-C port on its headsets—just look at the more affordable OpenMove ($79 at Amazon).

Equally frustrating are the seemingly indistinguishable volume up and down controls. When running, it’s a gamble as to which one I end up pressing. It’s particularly difficult to differentiate the buttons with gloves on. In fact, these headphones aren’t friendly to cold weather garb: beanies, headbands, and ear warmers all feel uncomfortable with the OpenRun Pro. These articles of clothing all push the headband against my head in an uncomfortable way, which isn’t the case with earbuds or over-ear headphones.

Anyone who lifts weights may also be dissatisfied with how the headset shifts when lying down for a bench press, and cyclists may feel unnerved by the fit beneath a helmet. Rock climbers, however, will appreciate the open-type fit, rugged materials, and dust resistance. Whether this is a good workout headset for you boils down to what kind of exercises you engage in most.

The last gripe is more of a curiosity: the OpenRun Pro cost $179, and the OpenRun cost $129, but the pricier “Pro” have a lesser IP rating. With the OpenRun Pro, you get an IP55-rated headset, while the OpenRun are IP67-rated headphones. These ratings are the difference between being able to drop your headphones in water and it being fine, or you being out $179. It just seems silly to lessen the durability of the seemingly more advanced product.

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