{
  "id": 14479532,
  "title": "Skip the OpenRun Pro 2 — these cheaper and 4.5-star-rated bone conduction headphones from Shokz are a brilliant budget buy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/skip-the-openrun-pro-2-these-cheaper-and-4-5-star-rated-bone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:13:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-headphones/skip-the-openrun-pro-2-these-cheaper-and-4-5-star-rated-bone-conduction-headphones-from-shokz-are-a-brilliant-budget-buy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction headphones are currently on sale for $109.95 on Amazon, down from a previous price of $179.95. This represents a 40% discount on the original retail price and a great deal for these 4.5-star-rated fitness headphones. Although the current-generation OpenRun Pro 2 are priced $70 higher, the older model still offers excellent value with its many key features.\n\nCompared to the newer model, the OpenRun Pro 2 do not offer significant upgrades that would justify the price increase. The main improvements are better charging options and a slightly longer battery life. For most users, the standard OpenRun Pro will be more than sufficient, providing a great balance of audio quality, comfort, and battery life.\n\nThese bone conduction headphones are well-suited for running, gym sessions, or general exercise. They feature a stable and comfortable fit, making them ideal for active lifestyles. The 10-hour battery life is ample for a full day of workouts or daily use. Runners who want to stay aware of their surroundings or anyone who prefers headphones over in-ear options will likely find these headphones a great budget-friendly choice.",
  "summary": "The original Shokz OpenRun Pro are on sale at Amazon again, and these budget-friendly bone conduction headphones are still some of the best you can buy right now.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Huge sitewide Shokz sale: save 5% on our top bone conduction headphones",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/huge-sitewide-shokz-sale-save-5-on-our-top-bone-conduction-headphones",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}