Shokz OpenRun Air 2 review

OpenRun Air 2 is Shokz's newest running headphone, with a launch date of August 2026 on its comparison chart, and it costs the same $129.95 as the original OpenRun. Shokz describes it as a lighter, more compact take on the classic design, with an upgraded PremiumPitch 3.0 driver, better call quality and app support that OpenRun lacks. The numbers back that up: 10 hours of battery against 8, a 1 hour full charge, and a 5 minute quick charge for up to 2 hours of playback. It weighs 26.4 g in Standard size and 25.9 g in Mini, and carries an IP67 rating for dust, sweat and rain, though Shokz says it is not for swimming. Bluetooth 6.0 and multipoint pairing let it switch between a phone and a watch. The box does not include a USB-C cable, so plan to use one you already own.

Who it is for

Runners new to bone conduction who want a light, current model at a mid-range price.

Price

$129.95 per pair on the Shokz US store.

Regular price $129.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• PremiumPitch 3.0 bone conduction driver
• Up to 10 hours of listening; 5 minutes of charging gives up to 2 hours
• IP67 dust, sweat and water resistance (not for swimming)
• 26.4 g Standard or 25.9 g Mini
• Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint pairing and wind-resistant call mics

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lightest Shokz running model here
• Strength: Shokz app with Volume Boost, Vocal and Private EQ modes
• Strength: Better water rating than OpenRun Pro 2
• Weakness: Does not include a USB-C charging cable, per the box contents list
• Weakness: Shorter battery than OpenRun Pro 2
• Weakness: Newer model, launched August 2026, with a short track record

Key facts

• Price: $129.95
• Battery: Up to 10 hours
• Water rating: IP67
• Weight: 26.4 g (Mini 25.9 g)

Where it ranks

Shokz OpenRun Air 2 is No. 2 in our Best Bone Conduction Headphones verdict.