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Earbud comparison

Shokz OpenComm 2 vs Shokz OpenRun Air

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

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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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Shokz OpenRun Air

Shokz OpenRun Air

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 26 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.1 connection.
  • IP67 rating.
  • Up to 8 hours.
KSh 18,800In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Shokz OpenComm 2 has active noise cancellation, faster recharging (1 hour) and a flip-to-mute boom mic, while the Shokz OpenRun Air has better water and dust protection (IP67) and is lighter on the head.

Weight

Shokz OpenComm 2
35 g
Shokz OpenRun Air
26 g

Water resistance

Shokz OpenComm 2
IP55 rating
Shokz OpenRun Air
IP67 rating

Battery life

Shokz OpenComm 2
Up to 16 hours talk time
Shokz OpenRun Air
Up to 8 hours

Two devices

Shokz OpenComm 2
Stays connected to two devices
Shokz OpenRun Air
Connects to two devices at once

Controls

Shokz OpenComm 2
Mute, multifunction and volume controls
Shokz OpenRun Air
Physical multifunction and volume buttons

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Shokz OpenComm 2

  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Recharges faster: 1 hour (vs 1.5 hours).
  • Boom microphone with flip-to-mute.
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Shokz OpenRun Air

  • IP67 water and dust resistance (vs IP55).
  • Lighter: 26 g (vs 35 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 18,800 (vs KSh 22,300).
  • Connects to two devices at once.

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PriorityShokz OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
Weight35 g26 g
Battery lifeUp to 16 hours talk timeUp to 8 hours
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesConnects to two devices at once
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance
Charging5 minutes provides up to 2 hours talk time10 minutes of charging provides up to 90 minutes of playback

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
BrandShokzShokz
ModelOpenComm2OpenRun Air (S803)
Announced2023—
TypeOpen-Ear Bone-Conduction HeadsetOpen-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset
Color—Graphite Black; Hyacinth Purple

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
Weight35g26 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
Battery LifeUp to 16 hours talk time; up to 8 hours listeningUp to 8 hours; up to 10 days standby
Charging Time1 hour90 minutes
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 2 hours talk time10 minutes of charging provides up to 90 minutes of playback
Charging PortUSB-CMagnetic charging, 5 V

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.15.1
Bluetooth RangeUp to 30m / 98ft—
Multipoint ConnectionYesTwo devices

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
Special FeaturesOpen-ear office headset; rotatable boom micTitanium frame; soft silicone covering; 160 mAh battery
Voice Assistant—Voice assistant activation by holding the multifunction button for 2 seconds

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
Drivers7th-generation bone-conduction transducersBone-conduction transducers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 kHz—
Impedance8.5 ohms ±20%—
Active Noise CancellationNo—
Transparency / Ambient ModeOpen-ear situational awareness—
MicrophonesAdjustable DSP/cVc noise-cancelling boom microphoneDual silicon microphones with Qualcomm cVc 8.0 call noise reduction
Audio FeaturesPremiumPitch 2.0PremiumPitch 2.0+
Audio Codecs—SBC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
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 OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
ControlsMute, multifunction and volume controlsPhysical multifunction and volume buttons
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IP67
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-ear designOpen-ear design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenComm 2Shokz OpenRun Air
Headphones / EarbudsOpenComm2 headphonesShokz OpenRun Air headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableCharging cableUSB-A magnetic charging cable
Audio CableWireless open-ear design—
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen-ear designCarry pouch
DocumentationUser guide and legal/warranty documentationUser guide

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset.
  • Same ear tips / ear cushions: open-ear design.
  • Both are made by Shokz.
  • Both leave your ear canals open.

In summary

For most buyers the Shokz OpenComm 2 is the better buy; the Shokz OpenRun Air makes sense if you want better water and dust protection.

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