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Shokz OpenRun vs Sony WF-1000XM6

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

Shokz OpenRun
Shokz · 2025OpenRun
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
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Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony · 2026WF-1000XM6
5.0Score
4 advantages≈ $250
3.9Battery6.5
8.2Build & features3.1

Why is OpenRun better than WF-1000XM6?

  1. Weight26 g vs 47 g+81%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is WF-1000XM6 better than OpenRun?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · OpenRun: Yes
  3. LDACNo · OpenRun: Yes
  4. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenRunShokz OpenRun≈ $1306.6
Sony WF-1000XM6Sony WF-1000XM6≈ $2505.0
Sound
FitBone conductionBone conduction
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—8.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance8 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Battery capacity160 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
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, Grey, Blue, Purple, Red—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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