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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds vs Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: 64% of 148 owners recommend it, vs 58% of 380 for the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

64%of 148 owners recommend
64% recommend · 13% neutral · 23% don't
Owners praise
  • Open design keeps you aware of your surroundings
  • Exceptionally comfortable, barely-there all-day wear
  • Surprisingly good sound for an open-ear bud
Owners complain about
  • Weak or no bass due to the open, sealless fit
  • Poor call and mic quality
  • Expensive for what you get
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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

58%of 380 owners recommend
58% recommend · 13% neutral · 29% don't
Owners praise
  • Big sound and bass upgrade over predecessor
  • Comfortable, forget you're wearing them
  • Keep full awareness of surroundings
Owners complain about
  • Too quiet, low maximum volume
  • Default mode barely uses bone conduction
  • Wind noise drowns them out at speed
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What Bose Ultra Open Earbuds owners say

“For me they were worth every penny.”
— @MingRose on YouTube
“Im actually liking the design. A lot of earbuds always fall out when i run or just aren't comfortable”
— @smittyvanjagermanjenson182 on YouTube
“the fact they arent good for calls is killing me”
— @jamesshepherd1860 on YouTube

What Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 owners say

“These are perfect for work. I have mine on all day at work and get to enjoy my music or podcasts while still hearing what's going on around me in my office.”
— @winstonriley4072 on YouTube
“It's awesome to be able to hear your environment while wearing them.”
— @spacecube40 on YouTube
“Shocks used misleading advertisement.”
— @carlossp1759 on YouTube