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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini vs Shokz OpenComm 2

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 30 g.
  • Up to 12 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 23,300In Stock
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Shokz OpenComm 2

Shokz OpenComm 2

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 35 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 22,300In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Shokz OpenComm 2 is the stronger choice: it has active noise cancellation, a longer range (up to 30 m) and a flip-to-mute boom mic, while the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini is lighter on the head.

Weight

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini
30 g
Shokz OpenComm 2
35 g

Connections

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Shokz OpenComm 2
Bluetooth 5.1 connection

Battery life

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini
Up to 12 hours per charge
Shokz OpenComm 2
Up to 16 hours talk time

Controls

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini
Physical multifunction and volume controls
Shokz OpenComm 2
Mute, multifunction and volume controls

Fast charging

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini
5 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours
Shokz OpenComm 2
5 minutes provides up to 2 hours talk time

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.1).
  • Lighter: 30 g (vs 35 g).

Shokz OpenComm 2

  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Boom microphone with flip-to-mute.
  • Longer range: up to 30 m (vs 10 m).
  • Lower price: KSh 22,300 (vs KSh 23,300).

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PriorityShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
Weight30 g35 g
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours per chargeUp to 16 hours talk time
ControlsPhysical multifunction and volume controlsMute, multifunction and volume controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.1
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance
Fast charging5 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours5 minutes provides up to 2 hours talk time

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
BrandShokzShokz
ModelOpenRun Pro 2 MiniOpenComm2
Announced20242023
TypeOpen-Ear Wireless Sports HeadsetOpen-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
Weight30g35g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
Battery LifeUp to 12 hoursUp to 16 hours talk time; up to 8 hours listening
Charging Time1 hour1 hour
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours5 minutes provides up to 2 hours talk time
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Range10mUp to 30m / 98ft
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
ConnectorUSB-C charging—
App SupportShokz app—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
Special FeaturesMini wraparound size for head measurement under 23.5cm; nickel-titanium frameOpen-ear office headset; rotatable boom mic

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
DriversBone-conduction driver + 18 x 11mm air-conduction driver7th-generation bone-conduction transducers
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz20 Hz–20 kHz
Active Noise CancellationNoNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeOpen-ear situational awarenessOpen-ear situational awareness
MicrophonesDual wind-resistant microphones with AI noise reductionAdjustable DSP/cVc noise-cancelling boom microphone
Audio FeaturesDualPitch; DirectPitch; four preset and two custom EQ modesPremiumPitch 2.0
Impedance—8.5 ohms ±20%

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
ControlsPhysical multifunction and volume controlsMute, multifunction and volume controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IP55
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-ear designOpen-ear design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun Pro 2 MiniShokz OpenComm 2
Headphones / EarbudsOpenRun Pro 2 Mini headphonesOpenComm2 headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableCharging cable
Audio CableWireless open-ear designWireless open-ear design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen-ear designOpen-ear design
DocumentationUser guide and legal/warranty documentationUser guide and legal/warranty documentation

Similarities

  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 1 hour.
  • Same ear tips / ear cushions: open-ear design.

In summary

For most buyers the Shokz OpenComm 2 is the better buy; the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini makes sense if you want a lighter fit.

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