If you’re looking to buy a pair of open-ear headphones for yourself — or your mom — Shoxz is running a Mother’s Day sale. Now through May 10, the company’s best pair of bone conduction headphones open run pro 2Available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Shox for about $139.95 ($40 off), which is the lowest price of the year. If you purchase direct, you will also receive a free waist bag ($29.99 value).
While traditional headphones block out the world, open-style headphones offer a safer alternative, allowing you to listen to music and podcasts while remaining alert. After testing OpenRun Pro 2, The Verge’s Victoria Song said that using them felt “like the stars were finally aligning.” Unlike many open-ear headphones, they don’t skimp on bass or clarity thanks to a dedicated air conduction speaker, though they still won’t rival a traditional pair of in-ears when it comes to sound quality. Still, they’re more comfortable than earlier Shokz models, with flexible ear hooks and a lightweight neckband that creates a secure, natural fit even for glasses wearers.
The fact that the Pro 2 vibrates significantly less than other models is another highlight, as well as the battery life. They offer up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge, which was enough for us to last them about a week without having to plug it in (they also charge incredibly fast via USB-C). They also include AI-powered noise cancellation for calls (though results were mixed in our testing) and an IP55 rating, making them suitable for both sweaty workouts and outdoor use.
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