Shokz OpenRun Pro
The OpenRun Pro is Shokz's flagship open-ear bone conduction fitness headphone, positioned for athletes who prioritize the best audio clarity and premium build in this category. It stands out against the rest of the list with more refined transducer tuning, faster charging and longer runtime, justifying a higher price for users who want top-tier sound and durability rather than the budget compromises found in entry-level models. Compared with the OpenRun and OpenMove, the Pro delivers clearer mids and a more stable fit for intense training, while still keeping the safety advantages of open-ear listening during outdoor workouts.
Punchy bass — sneaks past ears
Fast charge — coffee-ready
Punchy bass — sneaks past ears
Fast charge — coffee-ready
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise the OpenRun Pro for its improved bass, snug secure fit and excellent battery life, calling it the best-sounding bone-conduction headset for regular outdoor workouts; critics note the premium price. Overall owners report reliable long-term comfort and durability with occasional comments about microphone performance in windy conditions."
Titanium frame — forget they're on
Upgraded bone-conduction drivers deliver fuller bass and clearer mids while keeping ears open for situational awareness.
Titanium frame — forget they're on
Upgraded bone-conduction drivers deliver fuller bass and clearer mids while keeping ears open for situational awareness.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The OpenRun Pro is Shokz's flagship open-ear bone conduction fitness headphone, positioned for athletes who prioritize the best audio clarity and premium build in this category. It stands out against the rest of the list with more refined transducer tuning, faster charging and longer runtime, justifying a higher price for users who want top-tier sound and durability rather than the budget compromises found in entry-level models. Compared with the OpenRun and OpenMove, the Pro delivers clearer mids and a more stable fit for intense training, while still keeping the safety advantages of open-ear listening during outdoor workouts.
Punchy bass — sneaks past ears
Fast charge — coffee-ready
Titanium frame — forget they're on
Upgraded bone-conduction drivers deliver fuller bass and clearer mids while keeping ears open for situational awareness.
Around 10 hours of battery life with quick-charge support for long workouts.
Punchy bass — sneaks past ears
Fast charge — coffee-ready
Titanium frame — forget they're on
Upgraded bone-conduction drivers deliver fuller bass and clearer mids while keeping ears open for situational awareness.
Around 10 hours of battery life with quick-charge support for long workouts.
$250-300 CAD
Shokz OpenRun
The OpenRun offers a balanced blend of performance, comfort and value for runners and gym-goers who want reliable bone conduction audio without the premium cost of the Pro. It sits between the Pro and entry-level models by delivering strong battery life and comfortable ergonomics at a mid-range price, making it a sensible compromise for users who want most of the Pro’s benefits for less money. Against lower-cost alternatives like the OpenMove or third-party brands in this list, the OpenRun typically offers better fit stability and consistent Bluetooth connectivity for fitness use.
Clear vocals — voices pop
Sweatproof — rainy-run ready
Clear vocals — voices pop
Sweatproof — rainy-run ready
Review Summary
"Long-term users like the OpenRun for its light weight, stable fit and clear audio for outdoor running, though bass remains limited compared with in-ear buds. Reviewers appreciate the dependable battery and comfort for repeated use but mention that audio and mic are not as strong as traditional headphones."
Featherweight fit — cozy hold
Balanced open-ear sound with reliable bone-conduction performance for running and cycling.
Featherweight fit — cozy hold
Balanced open-ear sound with reliable bone-conduction performance for running and cycling.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
The OpenRun offers a balanced blend of performance, comfort and value for runners and gym-goers who want reliable bone conduction audio without the premium cost of the Pro. It sits between the Pro and entry-level models by delivering strong battery life and comfortable ergonomics at a mid-range price, making it a sensible compromise for users who want most of the Pro’s benefits for less money. Against lower-cost alternatives like the OpenMove or third-party brands in this list, the OpenRun typically offers better fit stability and consistent Bluetooth connectivity for fitness use.
Clear vocals — voices pop
Sweatproof — rainy-run ready
Featherweight fit — cozy hold
Balanced open-ear sound with reliable bone-conduction performance for running and cycling.
Up to about 8 hours of battery life suitable for daily workouts.
Clear vocals — voices pop
Sweatproof — rainy-run ready
Featherweight fit — cozy hold
Balanced open-ear sound with reliable bone-conduction performance for running and cycling.
Up to about 8 hours of battery life suitable for daily workouts.
$180-220 CAD
Shokz OpenMove
The OpenMove is Shokz’s budget-friendly open-ear option tailored to casual fitness users who prioritize affordability and light weight over premium audio detail. As the most value-oriented Shokz model here, it undercuts the OpenRun and OpenRun Pro on price while still offering the core safety and comfort of bone conduction technology, making it a good entry point for newcomers to open-ear headphones. Compared to similarly priced alternatives like the Mojawa Run Plus, the OpenMove trades some features and battery headroom for the reliability of a well-known brand and simpler user experience.
Great value — wallet smiles
Soft band — comfy jog
Great value — wallet smiles
Soft band — comfy jog
Review Summary
"Buyers find the OpenMove to be a great budget entry to bone-conduction for regular workouts—comfortable and reasonably loud—but note shorter battery life, thinner sound and occasional connectivity glitches over extended use. It's widely recommended for casual runners who want safety and openness rather than audiophile sound."
Tap controls — quick starts
Affordable open-ear bone-conduction audio that keeps you aware of surroundings during exercise.
Tap controls — quick starts
Affordable open-ear bone-conduction audio that keeps you aware of surroundings during exercise.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The OpenMove is Shokz’s budget-friendly open-ear option tailored to casual fitness users who prioritize affordability and light weight over premium audio detail. As the most value-oriented Shokz model here, it undercuts the OpenRun and OpenRun Pro on price while still offering the core safety and comfort of bone conduction technology, making it a good entry point for newcomers to open-ear headphones. Compared to similarly priced alternatives like the Mojawa Run Plus, the OpenMove trades some features and battery headroom for the reliability of a well-known brand and simpler user experience.
Great value — wallet smiles
Soft band — comfy jog
Tap controls — quick starts
Affordable open-ear bone-conduction audio that keeps you aware of surroundings during exercise.
Lightweight and comfortable for shorter training sessions with roughly 6–7 hours of battery life.
Great value — wallet smiles
Soft band — comfy jog
Tap controls — quick starts
Affordable open-ear bone-conduction audio that keeps you aware of surroundings during exercise.
Lightweight and comfortable for shorter training sessions with roughly 6–7 hours of battery life.
$80-120 CAD
Mojawa Run Plus
The Mojawa Run Plus targets fitness buyers looking for an aggressive value proposition—often offering sport-centric features such as enhanced waterproofing and extended playtime at a lower street price than the Shokz lineup. Its technical advantage is a focus on ruggedness and battery economy, which can make it a better financial choice for swimmers or outdoor athletes who might expose gear to harsher conditions, though it may lag behind Shokz in transducer refinement and brand-level support. Against the Shokz models, Mojawa competes on cost-effectiveness, appealing to users willing to trade some audio nuance for durability and price savings.
Surprising thump — stealth bass
Long battery — marathon-ready
Surprising thump — stealth bass
Long battery — marathon-ready
Review Summary
"Owners of the Mojawa Run Plus report good value: comfortable fit, solid battery life and satisfactory sound for bone-conduction during many runs, though some cite inconsistent Bluetooth stability and an average mic. Overall it performs well over months of use but doesn't match premium competitors in clarity and finish."
Firm fit — won’t budge
Comfort-oriented wraparound design with a stable fit for running and gym sessions.
Firm fit — won’t budge
Comfort-oriented wraparound design with a stable fit for running and gym sessions.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Mojawa Run Plus targets fitness buyers looking for an aggressive value proposition—often offering sport-centric features such as enhanced waterproofing and extended playtime at a lower street price than the Shokz lineup. Its technical advantage is a focus on ruggedness and battery economy, which can make it a better financial choice for swimmers or outdoor athletes who might expose gear to harsher conditions, though it may lag behind Shokz in transducer refinement and brand-level support. Against the Shokz models, Mojawa competes on cost-effectiveness, appealing to users willing to trade some audio nuance for durability and price savings.
Surprising thump — stealth bass
Long battery — marathon-ready
Firm fit — won’t budge
Comfort-oriented wraparound design with a stable fit for running and gym sessions.
Competitive battery life in its class (around 8–10 hours) for extended workouts.
Surprising thump — stealth bass
Long battery — marathon-ready
Firm fit — won’t budge
Comfort-oriented wraparound design with a stable fit for running and gym sessions.
Competitive battery life in its class (around 8–10 hours) for extended workouts.
Naenka Runner Diver
The Naenka Runner Diver is engineered specifically for water-based fitness, offering one of the most swim-ready open-ear bone conduction options on the market and enabling truly phone-free workouts for swimmers who value waterproof reliability. Its standout technical edge is deeper water protection and swim-oriented features compared with the Shokz and Mojawa entries, making it the preferred choice when full submersion resistance and on-device usability matter more than ultra-light weight or office-friendly styling. Financially, it appeals to niche buyers who will pay a premium for guaranteed waterproofing and swim-ready convenience rather than opting for more generalist fitness headphones.
Fully submersible — swims with you
Pool clarity — lap-friendly tunes
Fully submersible — swims with you
Pool clarity — lap-friendly tunes
Review Summary
"Users appreciate the Naenka Runner Diver for its robust waterproofing and suitability for swimming and running, with generally reliable long-term wear and stable fit; reviewers often mention that sound is acceptable for bone conduction but controls and microphone can be fiddly. It's valued for niche use cases but seen as less refined than top-tier models."
Goggle-friendly — snug fit
Designed for swimming and heavy water exposure with a high level of water resistance.
Goggle-friendly — snug fit
Designed for swimming and heavy water exposure with a high level of water resistance.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Naenka Runner Diver is engineered specifically for water-based fitness, offering one of the most swim-ready open-ear bone conduction options on the market and enabling truly phone-free workouts for swimmers who value waterproof reliability. Its standout technical edge is deeper water protection and swim-oriented features compared with the Shokz and Mojawa entries, making it the preferred choice when full submersion resistance and on-device usability matter more than ultra-light weight or office-friendly styling. Financially, it appeals to niche buyers who will pay a premium for guaranteed waterproofing and swim-ready convenience rather than opting for more generalist fitness headphones.
Fully submersible — swims with you
Pool clarity — lap-friendly tunes
Goggle-friendly — snug fit
Designed for swimming and heavy water exposure with a high level of water resistance.
Often includes onboard music playback so you can train without carrying a phone.
Fully submersible — swims with you
Pool clarity — lap-friendly tunes
Goggle-friendly — snug fit
Designed for swimming and heavy water exposure with a high level of water resistance.
Often includes onboard music playback so you can train without carrying a phone.
$70-110 CAD