Yes, on December 28, 2021, AfterShokz renamed itself to Shokz. Shokz changed its name on its 10-year anniversary to lead into the next decade with a simplified and easier-to-share message than the former name “AfterShokz.” With this name change, came a revamped logo to better illustrate the bone conduction technology.

The AfterShokz Aeropex are a few years older than the OpenRun and use Bluetooth 5.0 instead of 5.1. You get other features like fast charging when you buy the newer, rebranded Shokz OpenRun. The OpenRun also come in a mini size for very small heads. The standard OpenRun size come in black, blue, grey, and red, which are the same color options as the Aeropex.

Both the Aeropex and OpenRun merit IP67 durability ratings and weigh just 26g. You get eighth-generation bone conduction technology with PremiumPitch 2.0+ regardless of which headset you buy. Interestingly, the Aeropex include more accessories like a silicone carrying pouch, ear plugs, sport belt, and two charging cables. The drawstring pouch that Shokz provides with the OpenRun may not look as cool, but it’s less likely to rip like the Aeropex pouch.

These headsets are almost identical, and if it really boils down to it, we recommend whichever one you can find on sale. Currently, the Aeropex cost $99 at Amazon.

Shokz includes a drawstring travel pouch, a sports headband, a magnetic two-pin charging cable, and the OpenRun headset.