Shokz OpenRun S803
Shokz
54 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
85 Overall Score
Scores
Studio
Gaming
Work
Music
Budget
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Shokz OpenRun S803 | Sony WH-CH720N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.43 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Silicone |
| Headband | Titanium | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 9 Ω | 325 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Dual Noise Sensor technology |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 35 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min = 1.5hrs | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Shokz App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenRun S803
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Shokz OpenRun S8030.418score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-CH720N0.966score per dollar
Sony WH-CH720N offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
