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Shokz OpenRun vs Sony IER-M500

What OpenRun does better (0) and where IER-M500 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenRun
Shokz · 2025OpenRun
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ $130
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Sony IER-M500
Sony · 2026IER-M500
3 advantages≈ $110

Why is OpenRun better than IER-M500?

OpenRun has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is IER-M500 better than OpenRun?

  1. Weight26 g vs 7 g3.8×
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenRunShokz OpenRun≈ $1306.6
Sound
FitBone conductionIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—5 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance8 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity105 dB103 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h—
Battery capacity160 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.1—
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight26 g7 g
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
ColoursBlack, Grey, Blue, Purple, Red—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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