Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 earns overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional battery life, all-day comfort, and impressive sound quality, especially with the app's EQ adjustments. Users highlight the open-ear design as a major advantage for situational awareness during outdoor activities and clear call quality with effective noise cancellation. A few reviewers note that the bass could be stronger and that maximum volume may not be sufficient in very noisy environments, with isolated reports of a device failing after two months.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- All-day wearing comfort
- Impressive sound quality with app EQ
- Clear call quality with noise cancellation
- Open-ear design for situational awareness
Cons
- Bass could be stronger
- Maximum volume insufficient in noisy environments
- Not comfortable when lying down
- Occasional vibration at high volume
- EQ presets could be improved
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
The CMF by Nothing headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value at around $80, offering premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive sound with deep bass and clear mids/highs. Active noise cancellation is effective for the price, though not top-tier, and battery life is excellent. Minor drawbacks include a soft carrying pouch instead of a hard case, a slightly bulky design, and a volume scroll wheel that adjusts in 6% increments. Overall, users strongly recommend them as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end models like Sony XM4/XM5.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium build quality and design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Deep, punchy bass with clear mids/highs
- Effective ANC for the price
Cons
- Soft carrying pouch instead of hard case
- Slightly bulky design
- Volume wheel adjusts in 6% increments
- ANC not top-tier
- Cushioning may lose shape over time
Scores
Specifications
| Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | None | memory foam |
| Headband | Ni-Ti alloy memory wire | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SHOKZ New OpenRun Pro 2- Bone Conduction Headphones, Open-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Sport Earphones for Running, Workouts - Sweat Resistant, Secure Comfortable Fit -Deep Bass, Smart Mic, Reflective Strip | LDAC |
| Surround | SHOKZ New OpenRun Pro 2- Bone Conduction Headphones, Open-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Sport Earphones for Running, Workouts - Sweat Resistant, Secure Comfortable Fit -Deep Bass, Smart Mic, Reflective Strip | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5min/2.5h | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Shokz App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (21st percentile)
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.
