I’m a huge proponent of open ear headphones, especially for outdoor fitness. Open ear headphones don’t block your ears, meaning you can hear your surroundings clearly (unlike with noise-cancelling headphones).
Shokz makes many of my favorite open ear headphones, and its OpenRun model is at its lowest price ever right now. If you’ve ever wanted to try open ear headphones, these are the ones to get, especially at this discounted price.
I’ve tried a lot of open ear headphones, including every model from Shokz. The OpenRun strikes a delicate balance between price, features and sound quality. They wrap around the outside of your ears comfortably, and have reliable button controls along the headphones. They are lightweight and IP67 dust and waterproof, a great fit for outdoor exercise, no matter the weather — I use mine for outdoor runs and bike rides.
The version linked above charges with a standard USB-C cable, which I find much more convenient than the previous magnetic charging version.
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I’m a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology and fitness including recent stories on smartwatches, running shoes, cameras and more. For this piece, I checked Shokz OpenRun prices and price history across multiple retailers to find the best deal.
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