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Nothing Ear (a) vs Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: which should you buy?

Nothing Ear (a)
Nothing
Nothing Ear (a)
$79

at Nothing

Checked Nov. 4, 2026

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
Shokz
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
$179.95

at Shokz

Checked Nov. 4, 2026

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Get the Nothing Ear (a)

Winner for most people: Nothing Ear (a). It is the better fit for phone calls and sound quality.

Winner: Nothing Ear (a)
Get the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 only if you want it for workouts.
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  • The Nothing Ear (a) Guide names it for travel, music and calls.Travel: Four noise cancelling modes up to 45 dB quiet the trip, and the case stretches playback to 42.5 hours. Source linkedSourceMusic: Meaty, arresting sound over LDAC Hi-Res Audio, with a custom EQ and bass enhance in the Nothing X app. Source linkedSourceCalls: Three microphones per bud and Clear Voice Technology cut background noise from your calls. Source linkedSource
  • The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Guide names it for fitness, battery life and comfort.Fitness: Long-distance and trail runners keep their ears open to traffic, and the IP55 rating handles sweat and rain. Source linkedSourceBattery life: Up to 12 hours of battery life, and a quick 5-minute charge gets you an additional 2.5 hours of listening time. ConfirmedSourceComfort: Your ears stay open, and the bass system is built to cut vibration so they stay comfortable on your head. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for.

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FeatureNothing Ear (a)Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
BatteryUp to 42.5 hours with the case and 9.5 hours per charge, noise cancelling offUp to 12 hours per chargeNothing42.5 hoursShokz12 hours
Weight4.8 g per earbud30.3 g ; 30 gNothing4.8 gShokz30.3 g
Water resistanceIP54 earbuds, IPX2 caseIP55
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC and LDACBluetooth
ControlsPinch controls for music, calls and noise cancelling, customizable in the Nothing X appMultifunction button
Works withiPhone and Android: the Nothing X app isShokz App : EQ modes, multipoint, battery status, language
Earbud batteryUp to 9.5 hours with noise cancelling off, 5.5 hours with it onUp to 12 hoursNothing9.5 hoursShokz12 hours
CaseCharging case with USB-C wired chargingCarrying case

Nothing Ear (a)

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