Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
Shokz
71 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
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
Battery life 9
Comfort 8
Sound quality 10
Call quality 5
Open ear design 6
Bass performance 4
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | None | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | Ni-Ti alloy memory wire | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 48 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 | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| 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 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min/2.5h | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Shokz App | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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 (22nd percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S8200.358score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.449score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
