Shokz OpenRun Aftershokz
Bone conduction technology leaves the ear canal completely open for ambient awareness, secured by an over-ear, behind-the-head titanium frame that stays put during intense workouts. The IP67 waterproof rating protects against sweat and rain, while the discreet black build keeps a low profile. These are best for runners and cyclists who prioritize hearing traffic and their surroundings over high-fidelity music playback.
Wireless Yes
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25 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong anc (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average battery (7th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Noise Control
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shokz OpenRun Aftershokz | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Technics EAH-A800 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | - | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 314 | - | 470 | 34 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenRun Aftershokz | 68.8 | 20.3 | 37.4 | 25.2 | 7.4 | 95.7 | 41.4 | 89.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 98 | 65.3 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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