Storm Score 74 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 75% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Shokz OpenRun for its sleek design, comfort and improved connectivity, yet they fault it for lacking neutral audio and advanced customization options.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
74 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
25%
50%
25%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Very light and comfortable frame
  • Clear upper register treble
  • Fully water and dust resistant IP67
  • Solid battery life around eight hours
  • Open ear design keeps you aware of surroundings
  • Improved waterproof rating

Points of Contention

  • Weak bass response
  • Lacking instrumental definition
  • Buttons are very close together
  • Slight vibration at higher volume levels
  • Variable sound quality

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
90
Michael Sawh
TechRadar

“The Shokz OpenRun (formerly known as the AfterShokz Aeropex) are the second best bone conduction sports headphones you can buy right now—the best are the Pro version.”

Perfect 4.5/5
80
Riley Young
Digital Trends

“The Aftershokz Aeropex are smaller, sleeker, and more convenient than ever.”

Acclaimed 4/5
70
Cameron Faulkner
The Verge

“For me, those times are too infrequent, though if you&rsquo;re able to get a lot of use out of these, their $159 price tag will be far easier to swallow.”

Acclaimed 7/10
57
Jake Thauvette, Theresa Ketterling, Yannick Khong
RTINGS

The review page lacks detailed analysis, scoring, or author commentary. It only lists the product name, category, and mentions competing headphones without providing pros, cons, or a recommendation.

Mixed 7.5/10

Similar Products

More in Headphones

View all →