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【Hardcore Gadget Geek's Review】Shokz OpenRun Air 2 Review: Out Sep 16, JPY 19,880, a 26.4g Bone-Conduction Set With IP67 and 10 Hours Per Charge
The Shokz OpenRun Air 2 is the entry model of its bone-conduction line, which sends sound as vibration through your skull bones. It went on sale Sep 16, 2026 at JPY 19,880 (tax included). It weighs 26.4g in all, is IP67 rated, lasts 10 hours and gives 2 hours from 5 minutes of charging. It is my pick for runners and anyone who gets wet.
Key points
- Release date: Sep 16, 2026. JPY 19,880 tax included. Standard and Mini sizes
- 26.4g in all (9% or more smaller than the previous OpenRun). IP67 dust and water resistance
- Up to 10 hours per charge, up to 2 hours from 5 minutes. Bluetooth 6.0, SBC codec
[Released Sep 16, 2026] Shokz OpenRun Air 2
The OpenRun Air 2 is IP67 bone conduction for people who run and get wet
Bone-conduction earphones leave your ear canals open and send sound as vibration through your skull. When you run, that lets you hear cars and people around you.
Shokz says the OpenRun Air 2 spreads pressure by enlarging the area of the driver that touches your head, easing the squeezed feeling. The whole unit weighs 26.4g.
As an IT consultant (SE), I read the footnote before the headline number. Both the 10 hours and the 2 hours are the maker's conditions.
How I judged it
First, water resistance. It is IP67 for dust and water, and you can rinse it after use. It suits sweaty workouts and sudden rain. Swimming and underwater use are not supported.
Next, battery and fast charging. 10 hours per charge, and 2 hours from 5 minutes of charging. That is 24 minutes of playback per minute of charging (120 ÷ 5).
If you can't decide, take the OpenRun Air 2. The reason: for JPY 19,880 you get IP67, a 10-hour battery and a 26.4g body.
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Shokz OpenRun Air 2 Bone-Conduction Earphones
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When did the OpenRun Air 2 come out? Price and specs
| Item | OpenRun Air 2 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Price (tax incl.) | JPY 19,880 |
| Weight | 26.4g (9% or more smaller than the previous model) |
| Playback | Up to 10 hours per charge |
| Fast charging | Up to 2 hours from 5 minutes |
| Dust and water resistance | IP67 |
| Connection, codec | Bluetooth 6.0, SBC |
| Charging port | USB-C |
| Size, colors | Standard and Mini / black and ice blue (Mini in black only) |
For sound, it uses an all-metal dual-coil, dual-lead bone-conduction driver called "PremiumPitch 3.0", said to improve bass and vocal detail.
How does it differ from the OpenFit Air 2?
| Item | OpenRun Air 2 (bone conduction) | OpenFit Air 2 (ear hook) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (tax incl.) | JPY 19,880 | JPY 19,880 | Same |
| Weight | 26.4g in all | 7.2g a side | ― |
| Per charge | Up to 10 hours | Up to 8 hours | +2 hours (+25%) |
| Dust and water resistance | IP67 | IP55 | ― |
| Fast charging | 2 hours from 5 minutes | 3 hours from 10 minutes | 24 vs 18 minutes per minute |
| Codec | SBC | SBC, AAC | ― |
The prices match, so choose by where you use them. For running, getting wet or rinsing, take the OpenRun Air 2. For long wear with glasses or a mask, the OpenFit Air 2.
Strengths and things to note
Strengths
Water resistant. IP67, and you can rinse it. Cleaning up after a workout is easy.
Long battery. 10 hours per charge, 2 hours more than the OpenFit Air 2's 8.
Things to note
With bone conduction, turning the volume up can make your head or ears feel the vibration. The codec is SBC only, so no AAC or LDAC. The neckband wraps behind your head, so try it in a store if you wear a cap or helmet.
Who is it for?
People who listen to music while hearing their surroundings on runs and walks. People whose earphones get wet from sweat or rain. It also suits anyone who wants to try bone conduction for under JPY 20,000.
For long work-from-home days or glasses, the ear-hook OpenFit Air 2 is another way to choose.
Price and where to buy
JPY 19,880 tax included, sold at Shokz's official Rakuten store and others. Over a year, that is about JPY 54 a day (19,880 ÷ 365).
If you can't decide, take the OpenRun Air 2. The reason: IP67, 10 hours per charge and a 26.4g body for JPY 19,880.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Shokz OpenRun Air 2 Bone-Conduction Earphones
Rakuten Ichiba is a Japanese marketplace. Overseas shipping depends on the shop.
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
For comparisons with other open-ear models, see the best open-ear and bone-conduction earphones. For the ear-hook one, read the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 review, and for run tracking the best Garmin smartwatches.
FAQ
When did the OpenRun Air 2 come out?
It went on sale Sep 16, 2026, at JPY 19,880 (tax included).
Can I rinse the OpenRun Air 2?
It is IP67 dust and water resistant, so you can rinse it after use. Swimming and underwater use are not supported.
What is the difference between bone conduction and ear-hook models?
Bone conduction sends vibration through your skull bones. An ear-hook model plays sound from a speaker near your ear. Neither blocks your ear canal.
About the writer and sources
Written by a gadget nerd who works as an IT consultant (SE). At work, I read the footnotes behind a spec before the headline number, and I built the tables here the same way.
Release dates and prices were re-checked on Oct 26 against the makers' announcements and Rakuten Ichiba listings. Sources are listed below.
