{"id":60,"date":"2026-05-03T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/shokzs-bassy-openrun-pro-2-are-40-off-thanks-to-a-new-mothers-day-promo\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T15:00:00","slug":"shokzs-bassy-openrun-pro-2-are-40-off-thanks-to-a-new-mothers-day-promo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/shokzs-bassy-openrun-pro-2-are-40-off-thanks-to-a-new-mothers-day-promo\/","title":{"rendered":"<div>Shokz\u2019s bassy OpenRun Pro 2 are $40 off thanks to a new Mother\u2019s Day promo<\/div>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"View of Shokz OpenRun Pro 2\" data-caption=\"The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 come in a variety of colors, including a traditional black hue. | Photo by Victoria Song \/ The Verge\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo by Victoria Song \/ The Verge\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25591706\/shokzopenrunpro2_1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\"><figcaption>\n\tThe Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 come in a variety of colors, including a traditional black hue. | Photo by Victoria Song \/ The Verge\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">If you\u2019re looking to pick up a pair of open-ear headphones for yourself \u2014 or your mom \u2014 Shokz is running <a href=\"https:\/\/shokz.com\/pages\/mothers-day-sale\">a Mother\u2019s Day sale<\/a>. Now through May 10th, the company\u2019s best pair of bone conduction headphones, the <strong>OpenRun Pro 2<\/strong>, are available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D2HKCMBP\/\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/shokz-openrun-pro-2-wireless-bone-conduction-open-ear-bluetooth-sports-headphones-steel-blue\/J3GWPSGPHG\/sku\/6590116\">Best Buy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/shokz.com\/products\/openrunpro2\">Shokz<\/a> for around $139.95 ($40 off), their lowest price of the year. If you purchase direct, you\u2019ll also receive a free waist bag (<a href=\"https:\/\/shokz.com\/products\/shokz-waist-bag\">a $29.99 value<\/a>).<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Shokz OpenRun Pro 2<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25591692\/shokzopenrunpro2_2.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Picture of Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 in front of sneakers\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SHOKZ-New-OpenRun-Pro-Comfortable\/dp\/B0D2HKCMBP\/\"> <strike>$179.95<\/strike> $139.95 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/shokz-openrun-pro-2-bone-conduction-sports-headphones-black\/J3GW298S85\"> <strike>$179.95<\/strike> $139.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shokz.com\/products\/openrunpro2\"> <strike>$179.95<\/strike> $139.95 at <strong>Shokz (with free waist bag)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">While traditional headphones tend to block out the world, open-style headphones provide a safer alternative, letting you listen to music and podcasts while remaining vigilant. After testing the OpenRun Pro 2, <em>The Verge\u2019s<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/8\/28\/24229891\/shokz-openrun-pro-2-review-bone-conduction-headphones\">Victoria Song said<\/a> using them felt \u201clike the stars finally aligning.\u201d Unlike many open-ear headphones, they don\u2019t skimp on bass or clarity thanks to a dedicated air conduction speaker, though they still won\u2019t rival a traditional pair of in-ears when it comes to sound quality. Still, they\u2019re more comfortable than earlier Shokz models, with flexible ear hooks and a lightweight neckband that creates a secure, natural fit, even for those who wear glasses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The fact that the Pro 2 vibrate significantly less than other models is another highlight, as is battery life. They offer up to 12 hours on a single charge, which was enough for us to go nearly a week without plugging them in (they charge incredibly fast via USB-C, too). They also include AI-powered noise cancellation for calls (though results were mixed in our testing) and an IP55 rating, making them well-suited for both sweaty workouts and outdoor use.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/8\/28\/24229891\/shokz-openrun-pro-2-review-bone-conduction-headphones\">Read our full OpenRun Pro 2 review<\/a>.<\/h5>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Other Shokz deals to consider<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The OpenFit 2 Plus are nearly identical to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2025\/1\/7\/24336505\/shokz-openfit-2-hands-on-ces-2025-open-ear-headphones-price\">OpenFit 2<\/a> we tested in June. The wireless earbuds feature the same open-style design, a set of onboard controls, and dedicated bass speakers, but they also support wireless charging and Dolby Audio.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/openfit2-series-people1-copy.png?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SHOKZ-Open-Ear-Headphones-Comfortable-Water-Resistant\/dp\/B0DYCJSZLS\"> <strike>$199<\/strike> $149.95 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shokz.com\/products\/openfit2plus\"> <strike>$199<\/strike> $169.95 at <strong>Shokz (with free waist bag)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/shokz-openfit-2-open-ear-true-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-stone-blue\/J3GWSKCFCW\"> <strike>$199<\/strike> $149.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Shokz OpenRun<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The standard OpenRun are a lighter option than the newer OpenRun Pro 2, with a streamlined wraparound design, up to eight hours of battery life, and an IP67 rating for better water resistance. However, they don\u2019t offer the same bass performance or USB-C charging.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24506954\/Shokz_OpenRun_Headphones_Lifestyle_Press_Image.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shokz-OpenRun-Conduction-Headphones-Built\/dp\/B09BW1QVVT\"> <strike>$149.95<\/strike> $89.94 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shokz.com\/products\/openswim\"> <strike>$149.95<\/strike> $104.95 at <strong>Shokz (with free waist bag)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/shokz-openrun-wireless-bone-conduction-open-ear-bluetooth-endurance-headphones-usb-charging-black\/J3GW2989W9\/sku\/6649427?utm_source=feed&amp;extStoreId=&amp;ref=212&amp;loc=21074114568&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19784345422&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD-ORIjyiPm4c_XZt2dtFGE3o-nEw&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwntHPBhAaEiwA_Xp6Rm6DLKA7jcwbsyWHRwC90_qd8YIuqpzL3e04r1pneK5iMXAcSHNEzBoCaXAQAvD_BwE\"> <strike>$149.95<\/strike> $89.99 at <strong>Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 come in a variety of colors, including a traditional black hue. | Photo by Victoria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,5,15,39,17,18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-60","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-deals","category-gadgets","category-gadgets-gadgets","category-headphones","category-tech","category-verge-shopping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paltechnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}