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Alternatives to Suunto Sonic

10 wired & neckband earphones at a similar price that compete with the Sonic — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Sonic

Shokz OpenRun
1
Shokz · 2025OpenRun
6.6
Same price ≈ $130
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx5
  • Weight 26 g vs 31 g
  • Dust protection (IP) 6 vs 5
  • Battery life 8 h vs 10 h
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
2
Shokz · 2024OpenRun Pro 2
7.3
31% pricier ≈ $170
  • Battery life 12 h vs 10 h
  • Weight 30 g vs 31 g
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • aptX
Head Bone
3
Head · 2025Bone
9.2
Same price ≈ $130
  • Battery life 11 h vs 10 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • Charging time 2 h vs 1 h
  • Weight 32 g vs 31 g
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini
4
Shokz · 2024OpenRun Pro 2 Mini
6.3
31% pricier ≈ $170
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx5
  • Weight 30 g vs 31 g
  • Dust protection (IP) 6 vs 5
  • Battery life 8 h vs 10 h
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
Shokz OpenRun Air 2
6
Shokz · 2026OpenRun Air 2
8.8
8% cheaper ≈ $120
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx5
  • Weight 26 g vs 31 g
  • Bluetooth version 6 vs 5.2
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • aptX
Audio Technica ATH-CC500BT2
7
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-CC500BT2
6.2
23% cheaper ≈ $100
  • Battery life 20 h vs 10 h
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx5
Suunto AQUA LIGHT
8
Suunto · 2025AQUA LIGHT
Same price ≈ $130
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • Bluetooth version 5.4 vs 5.2
  • Dust protection (IP) 6 vs 5
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • aptX
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