Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 vs soundcore Sleep A30: 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 $11 more today.

• Water resistance: IP55 vs IPX4Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: IP55 (IP55 (sweat and rain; not for swimming, showers or saunas)) ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Sleep A30: IPX4 (IPX4 (earbuds)) 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 soundcore Sleep A30 Guide names it for noise cancelling, blocking out snoring and small fit.Noise cancelling: Sleep-tuned ANC blocks low rumbles and the tips block high-pitched noise, together with snore masking. Source linkedSourceBlocking out snoring: Noise cancelling, passive isolation and adaptive snore masking work together for a calmer night next to a snorer. Source linkedSourceSmall fit: Four ear wings, five silicone tips and three foam tips in the box help even small ears find a snug fit. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for.