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.
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The Value Swim-and-Store Pick
Mojawa positions the Run Plus as a do-everything bone-conduction headphone, and its headline feature set reads a lot like the Shokz OpenSwim Pro for less money: 32GB of onboard storage for phone-free playback, an IP68 rating that allows submersion up to two meters, and Bluetooth 5.2 for streaming on land. Believe in the Run was effusive, writing that at its price "the Run Plus are not just the best bone conduction headphones, but also the best pair of headphones money can buy," while Gaming Trend, which scored it 95/100, called it "magnificent" for its stated swimming objective.
The frame is memory-titanium alloy wrapped in skin-friendly silicone, weighs around 29.7 grams, and Mojawa notes its audio tuning involved Grammy-winning producers. That marketing aside, the practical takeaway is that it competes directly with the OpenSwim Pro and Nank Runner Diver2 Pro for the swimmer's dollar.
Sound Quality
The Run Plus's biggest claim is sound, and reviewers largely back it. HeadphonesAddict, which scored it 4.1 out of 5, said it should be at the top of your list because it produces "the clearest sound we've heard in headphones of this type." The bass, in particular, drew praise for being genuinely impressive at low volumes by bone-conduction standards, which is notable given it relies on bone conduction alone with no air-conduction driver like the OpenRun Pro 2.
It isn't flawless. HeadphonesAddict measured "pretty significant distortion in the bass" on demanding tracks like "Wild Thoughts," and the same distortion crept into calls. So while the Run Plus is among the most balanced-sounding bone-conduction sets, push it hard and the low end breaks up in a way the OpenRun Pro 2's air driver avoids.
Battery and Storage
Battery life is rated at eight hours, and HeadphonesAddict's testing came in at eight hours and 43 minutes at 50% volume, slightly above the claim. Eight hours is average for the category, matching the standard OpenRun but trailing the 10-hour Nank and 12-hour OpenRun Pro 2. A 15-minute charge restores about three hours.
The 32GB of onboard storage is the practical headline. For swimmers it means loading a playlist directly onto the headphones and leaving the phone in the locker, the same workflow as the OpenSwim Pro and Nank Runner Diver2 Pro. Mojawa pairs this with a companion app for EQ adjustments, a feature the standard OpenRun lacks entirely.
Waterproofing and Fit
The IP68 rating performs well in the water, which is where Gaming Trend was most enthusiastic, noting the headphones "perform incredibly well when underwater" even as they "lack punch when above the waves." That's an honest characterization of the trade-off: tuned for the pool, slightly less impressive on land. The silicone-wrapped titanium band is comfortable, though HeadphonesAddict and other reviewers felt the headband could be more snug, with adjustability not quite matching Shokz's secure fit.
Where It Falls Short
Two issues hold the Run Plus back from a higher ranking. First, the bass distortion under load that HeadphonesAddict flagged, which the air-conduction OpenRun Pro 2 simply doesn't have. Second, sound leakage: HeadphonesAddict described it as severe, noting "people around you can easily hear what you're listening to," worse than the open-but-controlled Shokz models. The microphone is also muffled and clips in noisy environments, making it a poor choice for frequent calls. The one-year warranty is shorter than Shokz's two years, too.
How It Compares to Alternatives
The Run Plus sits squarely between the Shokz OpenSwim Pro and the Nank Runner Diver2 Pro as the value play in the swim-and-store segment. It matches the OpenSwim Pro's 32GB storage and IP68 submersible rating while costing less, and reviewers generally credit it with better bass for pure bone conduction, which is why HeadphonesAddict and Believe in the Run rate its sound so highly. Against the Nank, it gives up the IP69 rating and the adjustable noise-canceling hook but wins clearly on sound balance and bass response.
Where it loses ground is refinement. The Shokz models leak less sound, fit more securely, carry longer two-year warranties, and have cleaner microphones. So the Run Plus is the headphone you buy when sound and price matter most and you can live with a few rough edges, rather than the one you buy for polish. For dry-land-only listening the air-conduction OpenRun Pro 2 still outclasses it on bass without distortion, but the Pro 2 can't be submerged, which is the Run Plus's whole reason to exist.
Who It's Best For
The Run Plus is the smart buy for budget-conscious swimmers and golfers who want onboard storage and the best bass in pure bone conduction without paying Shokz OpenSwim Pro money. The Grammy-tuned sound and 32GB of storage make it a genuinely good all-rounder for someone who swims, runs and wants phone-free playback. Choose it over the OpenSwim Pro to save cash, over the Nank Runner Diver2 Pro for better sound, and over the OpenRun Pro 2 if you need to swim. Skip it if call quality matters or if you're bothered by sound leakage in shared spaces like an office, where the Shokz models are the more considerate choice.
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
- +Titanium-alloy frame wrapped in skin-friendly silicone weighs about 29.7g
- +Costs less than the Shokz OpenSwim Pro while offering similar swim-and-store functionality
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
- −8-hour battery is only average for the category
How it compares
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.
Who this is for
At a glance: Budget-conscious swimmers and golfers who want onboard storage and the best bass in bone conduction without paying Shokz OpenSwim Pro prices.
Why you’d buy the Mojawa Run Plus
- 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.
Why you’d skip it
- 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.
Rating sources
“Mojawa Run Plus should be on the top of your list if you're looking specifically for bone-conduction headphones due to the clearest sound we've heard in headphones of this type.”
“Purpose built for swimming, the Mojawa Run Plus Bone Conduction Headphones are magnificent in their stated objective.”
“For the current price, the Run Plus are not just the best bone conduction headphones, but also the best pair of headphones money can buy.”
Our 4.2 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
