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Mojawa Run Plus vs Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about Runners and cyclists who want the best-sounding open-ear headphones for staying aware of traffic and don't need to swim with them. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Bone Conduction Headphones

Mojawa Run Plus

4.2

$129.99as of Jun 7

The Mojawa Run Plus is the value alternative to the Shokz OpenSwim Pro, pairing 32GB of storage and an IP68 rating with the cleanest sound HeadphonesAddict had heard from a bone-conduction set (4.1/5). Gaming Trend scored it 95/100 for swimming use. The catch is bass distortion on hard-hitting tracks and a weak microphone.

Strengths

— Among the most balanced-sounding bone-conduction headphones, with genuinely impressive bass for the type
— 32GB onboard storage for music without a phone
— IP68 rating, submersible up to 2 meters for swimming

Watch-outs

— Noticeable distortion in the bass on demanding tracks and during calls
— Microphone is muffled and clips in noisy environments
— Heavy sound leakage means people nearby can hear your music

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Bone Conduction Headphones

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

4.6

$179.95as of Jun 7

The OpenRun Pro 2 is the consensus pick for the best-sounding bone conduction headphones, pairing a bone-conduction driver with a small air-conduction speaker to push bass that the form factor usually can't manage. SoundGuys calls them the cream of the crop and TechGearLab ranked them #1 of 10 running headphones tested. The IP55 rating and high price are the main caveats.

Strengths

— DualPitch dual-driver design adds a dedicated air-conduction speaker for noticeably deeper bass than bone-conduction rivals
— 12-hour battery life, up from 10 hours on the original OpenRun Pro
— Switched to a universal USB-C charging port, ending the proprietary magnetic dock

Watch-outs

— IP55 rating is a step down from the IP67 of the standard OpenRun, so they cannot be submerged
— Volume buttons are hard to distinguish by touch, especially with gloves
— Microphone struggles in windy conditions

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How they stack up

Mojawa Run Plus

A cheaper swim-and-store alternative to the Shokz OpenSwim Pro with the same 32GB storage and IP68 sealing, but its bass distorts harder than the OpenSwim Pro and it leaks more sound than the open-air Shokz OpenRun Pro 2.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

The best sound in this group thanks to its air-conduction driver, but unlike the Shokz OpenSwim Pro, Mojawa Run Plus and Nank Runner Diver2 Pro it has no onboard storage and its IP55 rating means it can't be submerged like the IP67 Shokz OpenRun.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Mojawa Run Plus	Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
Drivers	Bone conduction	Bone conduction + air conduction (DualPitch)
Battery	8 hours	12 hours
Charge	Magnetic, 15 min = 3 hr	USB-C, 5 min = 2.5 hr quick charge
Water Resistance	IP68 (submersible to 2m)	IP55
Weight	29.7g	30.3g
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3 + multipoint
Onboard Storage	32GB MP3	None
Frame	Titanium alloy + silicone	Titanium band
Warranty	1-year	2-year

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