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Shokz OpenRun Air 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM6

What OpenRun Air 2 does better (4) and where WF-1000XM6 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenRun Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenRun Air 2
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony · 2026WF-1000XM6
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $250
5.5Battery6.5
7.6Build & features3.1

Why is OpenRun Air 2 better than WF-1000XM6?

  1. Weight26 g vs 47 g+78%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  4. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Why is WF-1000XM6 better than OpenRun Air 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · OpenRun Air 2: Yes
  2. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  3. LDACNo · OpenRun Air 2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM6Sony WF-1000XM6≈ $2505.0
Sound
FitBone conductionBone conduction
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—8.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity102 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight26 g47 g
Earbud weight (each)—6.5 g
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)6—
ColoursBlack, Ice Blue—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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