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Shokz OpenRun Pro

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OpenRun Pro

Shokz · Sound

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Huawei FreeBuds Neo

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FreeBuds Neo

Huawei · Sound

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LAUNCH DATE2 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Released—2026-09-23
Status—Available
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Launch Price—€129 — Europe; £119.99 — UK
Launch Price (USD)$179.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)—
Price in Nigeria₦252,000₦205,100 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
BrandShokzHuawei
CategoryOpen-Ear Bone Conduction HeadphonesTrue wireless earbuds
Launch Date2022-09-13September 2, 2026
Model NameOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Price$179.95€129 (Europe launch)
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS6 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Driver SizeNot applicable (bone conduction transducer, not a diaphragm driver)11 mm
Driver Type8th-generation bone conduction transducers11 mm multi-magnet dynamic driver
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance8.5 ohms ±20%—
Sensitivity105 ±3 dB—
Sound FeaturesTurboPitch technology for enhanced bass and treble clarity via bone conductionSpatial audio with 360° head tracking
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE9 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)Not supported (open-ear bone conduction design does not use ANC)Adaptive ANC, ~30 dB average depth, awareness mode, conversation awareness
App SupportShokz App (iOS and Android)HUAWEI AI Life, HUAWEI Audio Connect
Customizable EQNo, presets only (Standard, Vocal)Yes, multi-EQ
Low-Latency / Gaming ModeNot supported—
Other Features—Spatial audio with head tracking, game mode, multi-EQ, touch controls
Sound ModesStandard and vocal-boost style presets via appANC, Awareness, Voice mode
Touch ControlsPhysical buttons for power, volume, play/pause, and multi-function controlYes - double-tap, triple-tap, swipe for volume, press and hold (customizable)
Transparency / Ambient ModeAlways-on ambient awareness inherent to open-ear bone conduction designYes, Awareness mode and Conversation awareness
Voice Assistant SupportSiri, Google AssistantYes, wake voice assistant via customizable gesture
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, HFP, AVRCP—
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.16.0, dual-device connection, pop-up pairing
MultipointYes, dual-device connectionYes, two devices
RangeApprox. 10 m (33 ft), open-field—
Supported CodecsSBC, AACLDAC (990 kbps), L2HC 4.0 (up to 2.3 Mbps with Huawei devices)
Wired ModeNot supported—
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Colors AvailableBlack, Blue, GreyStellar Silver, Nebula Pink, Starry Black, Ice White
DimensionsBehind-neck band, one-size adjustable fitEarbud 23.2 x 21.56 x 24.56 mm; case 41.22 x 68.35 x 25.57 mm
Form FactorOpen-ear, behind-the-head bone conduction headband (not an in-ear earbud); rests on cheekbones in front of the ear canalIn-ear true wireless earbuds with charging case
Ingress ProtectionIP55 (dust and water resistant)IP55 (earbuds only)
MaterialsTitanium alloy memory-shape band with silicone coating—
Weight29 g4.8 g per earbud; case 31.4 g
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING6 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Battery Life (Standby)10 days standby (approx.)—
Charging PortProprietary magnetic charging cradle (no case; standalone headphone)USB Type-C (no wireless charging); ~70 min case, ~45 min earbuds
Device Battery Capacity140 mAh60 mAh per earbud; 460 mAh case
Fast Charging5 minutes of charging provides approx. 1.5 hours of playback—
Total Playtime10 hours continuous playbackUp to 10 h (ANC off), 6.5 h (ANC on); up to 40 h with case (ANC off), 24 h (ANC on)
Wireless ChargingMagnetic cradle charging (not Qi wireless)—
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Hands-Free Calls SupportYesYes, with call noise cancellation
Mic CountDual noise-canceling microphones3 microphones + 1 bone conduction microphone
Mic Type / Noise ReductionDual-mic noise cancellation array tuned for outdoor/wind noise during calls3 per earbud incl. bone conduction sensor
Voice Assistant TriggerButton control activates paired phone's voice assistant—
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Charging CableMagnetic charging cable/cradle—
Ear Tips (if earbuds)Not applicable (open-ear bone conduction design; not an earbud)XS, S, M, L ear tips (4 pairs)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)Carrying pouchCharging case
Main DeviceShokz OpenRun Pro headphoneEarbuds x 2
User ManualIncludedQuick Start Guide & Safety Information
Warranty CardIncludedYes
COMPATIBILITY3 fields
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
Operating SystemsiOS, AndroidAndroid 8.0+, iOS 13.0+/iPadOS 13.0+ (Audio Connect app)
Profiles SupportedA2DP, HFP, AVRCP—
Supported DevicesSmartphones, tablets, laptops with Bluetooth 4.1+—
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
SpecificationOpenRun ProFreeBuds Neo
HighlightShokz's flagship bone-conduction sport headphone, using 8th-gen TurboPitch transducers to deliver richer bass than prior models while leaving ears fully open for outdoor awarenessThe Huawei FreeBuds Neo are compact true wireless earbuds weighing 4.8 g each, with 11mm dynamic drivers, adaptive ANC averaging 30dB, and LDAC plus L2HC 4.0 hi-res codecs.

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