Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 vs Sony WF-C710N: which should you buy?

Key differences

Not enough for an overall lead: the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 is ahead on water resistance only. It also costs about $101 more today.

• Battery life: 12 hours (condition not stated) vs 8.5 hours (ANC on), measured differentlyShokz OpenRun Pro 2: 12 hours (Up to 12 hours) ConfirmedSourceSony WF-C710N: 8.5 hours (Up to 8.5 hours with noise canceling on) ConfirmedSource
• Water resistance: IP55 vs IPX4Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: IP55 (IP55 (sweat and rain; not for swimming, showers or saunas)) ConfirmedSourceSony WF-C710N: IPX4 (IPX4 (earbuds; the case is not water resistant)) ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• 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
• The Sony WF-C710N Guide names it for travel, noisy calls and music.Travel: On a trip with noise canceling on, you get up to 30 hours: 8.5 on the earbuds plus 21.5 in the case. ConfirmedSourceNoisy calls: Voice pickup trained on over 500 million voice samples keeps your voice clear on calls in noisy places. Source linkedSourceMusic: A 5 mm driver with DSEE brings powerful bass and clear vocals, and the EQ is yours to adjust. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for.