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Audio Technica ATH-CC500BT2 vs Shokz OpenRun Air 2

What ATH-CC500BT2 does better (1) and where OpenRun Air 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CC500BT2
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-CC500BT2
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Shokz OpenRun Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenRun Air 2
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
9.0Battery5.5
3.5Build & features7.6

Why is ATH-CC500BT2 better than OpenRun Air 2?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 10 h2×

Why is OpenRun Air 2 better than ATH-CC500BT2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Weight32 g vs 26 g+21%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  4. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitBone conductionBone conduction
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Sensitivity100 dB102 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h10 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight32 g26 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Colours—Black, Ice Blue
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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