A pair of open-ear bone conduction headphones in matte grey, with a flexible curved band and behind-ear hooks.

Shokz OpenRun Mini Bluetooth Bone Conduction Headphones

by Shokz

$129.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions The headphones are simple to wear, but they need charging and Bluetooth pairing before they work, and good results depend on a proper fit and on pairing them with the talking device the person uses. A family member can handle this with the manual or a video in about half an hour, so guided setup fits better than a professional.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The OpenRun Mini is a pair of Bluetooth headphones that rests in front of your ears and sends sound through the cheekbones, so nothing sits in or over the ear canal. That lets someone who relies on a talking GPS, talking calculator, or phone screen reader keep hearing traffic, voices, and other sounds around them. It has a titanium wrap-around frame, weighs 26 grams, and is sized for smaller heads, since the headband is about 0.83 inches shorter than the standard OpenRun. You get about 8 hours of play per charge, a magnetic charging cable with no tiny plug to line up, and an IP67 water-resistance rating (fine for sweat and rain, not for swimming). Voice commands handle play, skip, and pause, and Bluetooth 5.1 can connect to two devices at once.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to get it

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$129.95

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$129.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Charge the headphones with the magnetic cable until full, which takes about 1.5 hours.
    2. Turn them on, put them in pairing mode, and pair them with your phone or other Bluetooth device. If you want to use two devices, pair the second one too.
    3. Adjust the fit so the pads rest just in front of your ears, then set the volume and try the voice commands. Allow about 20-30 minutes in all.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 3, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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