Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
Sennheiser HDB 630
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
Sennheiser HDB 630
The Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones are praised for their exceptional sound quality, delivering a clean, neutral, and detailed audio experience that rivals wired audiophile setups. Users highlight excellent comfort for long sessions, impressive battery life, and useful features like parametric EQ and crossfeed. While the ANC is decent but not class-leading, and the touch controls can be finicky, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering them a top choice for serious listeners.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Excellent comfort for long sessions
- Impressive battery life
- Useful parametric EQ and crossfeed
- Good build quality
Cons
- ANC not class-leading
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Plasticky build feel
- Plain aesthetics
- Double-tap ANC/transparency UX issue
Scores
Specifications
| Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | None | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | Ni-Ti alloy memory wire | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| 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 | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min/2.5h | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Shokz App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| 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 (21st percentile)
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
Sennheiser HDB 630
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
