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Why I run with these bone-conduction headphones instead of Shokz (especially at its new price)

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Mojawa Run Plus ZDNET's key takeaways Mojawa's Run Plus are bone-conduction headphones that sell for $159 a pair on Amazon.

They're much more comfortable to wear during runs, and controlling audio playback is much easier.

However, you will have to get used to the unique form factor and come to terms with the fact that they won't completely block out surrounding noise. $119.99 at Amazon

At Amazon, the Mojawa Run Plus is on sale, going from $160 to $130.

I've been using Shokz bone conduction headphones for about ten years now. I started using them after going through countless pairs of traditional headphones that simply could not take the sweat or the constant movement, ruining the wire connections.

Also: I swapped my Shokz with these bass-heavy bone conduction headphones

On top of all that, earbuds rarely stay in my ears when I'm running. The last thing I need is to lose an expensive pair of earbuds when physics gets the best of the tiny technology and gravity takes the earbud for a crash landing on the pavement.

I recently started testing a Mojawa pair that resembles my Shokz Open Run Pros. Since then, it's safe to say the Mojawa Run Plus has become my new go-to bone conduction headphones. Here's why.

Obviously, some of the features (such as EQ and MP3 Storage) require a third-party app. I generally don't install such apps (because I prefer security and privacy over added features), so I haven't bothered with the EQ or the MP3 storage. That's fine, as I don't need those options. Why? Bone-conducting headphones can only sound so good, and I always run on my phone.

The first run

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