Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 vs. Suunto Wing: I Tried Both

Trying to decide between these bone conduction headphones? I have both, so here’s a quick rundown of the main differences between the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 and the Suunto Wing. Note that this is the original Suunto Wing and not the Wing 2 that came out in September 2025.

For context, I’m a marathoner and use my headphones on my runs mainly to take calls. I also use them in my daily life during casual conversations and even work meetings.

This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission on any purchases, at no extra cost to you. I was sent the Suunto Wing as a review unit and bought the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 on my own.

Reasons to Pick the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

1. 20% better battery life

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 have 12 hours of battery life while the Suunto Wing have 10.

The Suunto Wing do come with a light portable battery bank/charger that give it an additional 10 hours, but you can also just use a regular battery bank on the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2.

2. Smaller and lighter

I prefer wearing the Shokz because they’re physically smaller. It’s only a 3g difference (~30g vs. 33g), but there’s significantly less material on the part that sits behind your ear.

3. Can directly charge via USB C

It’s a big deal that the charging port for the Shokz are USB C. You don’t need to go digging for a proprietary charger if you ever lose the cable (speaking of which, I don’t think they even provided one in the package because USB C is so common).

4. Case is more protective

I really appreciate the Shokz case as it feels like a softshell sunglasses case. I know that I can throw it in my bag and not worry about damaging the headphones. On the flip side, the Suunto Wing just come with a suede bag with less protection.

Reasons to Pick the Suunto Wing

1. More waterproof

The Suunto Wing are rated IP67 waterproof, meaning they can be totally immersed for a short time. The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are only IP55, meaning they can survive some low-pressure water splashes but not submersion.

If you workout in the rain often, the Suunto would be a better choice.

2. Can answer calls hands-free

You can answer or decline calls just by shaking your head once or twice. This is more helpful if you’re doing hands-on activities, but if you’re just running or walking, you can also just press the multifunction button on the Shokz OpenRun 2 for the same action.

3. Has lights on the headphones

The Suunto Wing can light up if you want to be more visible while running at night or on darker days.

The Bottom Line

I personally prefer the Shokz OpenRun 2 since they’re more comfortable to wear. And as a traveler who often loses things, it’s a relief that I can use any USB C cable to charge them.

But, if you exercise in rainier weather, the Suunto Wing are a better choice.

Sound quality wise, both are very good for music and calls. They’re not going to be like airpods or noise-canceling headphones, but they work well. On calls, for the person you’re talking to, they also have background noise cancellation.

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