Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 earbuds are well designed, easy to use, very comfortable, and the audio quality is truly great. The earbuds are shipped with their charging case, a brief hardcopy user guide, a regulatory information booklet and a warranty registration card. The hardcopy user guide contains a QR code link to a download page for the full downloadable PDF version of the user guide. This version contains useful information for setting up and using the earbuds. I'm using the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 earbuds with a Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and the setup was extremely easy. The earbuds were first fully charged in their charging case using a standard USB-C phone charger, which can take up to 100 minutes. After charging, the case was opened and its LED flashed orange/green as expected with initially unpaired earbuds to indicate pairing mode. After navigating to Bluetooth settings in the Pixel 10 Pro, selecting the Shokz earbuds and connecting, the earbuds are paired and ready to go. When the earbuds are returned to the charging case, they are securely held in place magnetically so as to be in the proper position and make good contact with the charging contacts in the case. Phone settings for the Shokz Bluetooth device reports the charge level for each earbud and for the charging case. The device settings also contain a nudge to install the Shokz app through the Google Play Store. The nudge turns into a button to open the app after it is installed. The app asks you to create an account with Shokz, but an account isn't required to use the app and account creation can be skipped. The Shokz smartphone app contains preset equalization profiles and the ability to create and name your own custom equalization profiles. One thing that threw me initially was getting to the custom profile option in the app. The app main screen shows four labeled and evenly spaced icons in a row, each for a preset equalization profile. There is no scrollbar, arrow, or anything else indicating that there are more icons to the right, but you have to slide the icon row to the left to get to the custom profile icon. There are other settings and features in the app, including gesture control, multipoint pairing, a find my earbuds feature, and some additional options to set audio connection preferences and update firmware. The preset profiles work but I wasn't overly excited about the sound. I set up a custom equalization profile boosting the high and low end response, and the results were kind of amazing. Ride and crash symbols are bright and clear, and acoustic instruments and vocals sound true and present. Funk bass lines and baritone sax scoops are equally present and easy to hear, everything is there and the overall sound quality is amazing. I quickly transitioned from listening critically to just enjoying the music. Each airbud has a button that allows control of features through single, double or triple button presses. Either earbud can be used to answer, reject or end a call. When music is playing, either earbud can be used to pause or continue playing, or to move to the next or previous track. A long press on the left earbud turns volume down, and a long press on the right earbud turns volume up. The OpenFit Air 2 earbuds are very comfortable. Unlike over-ear headphones or earbuds that need to stay in the ear, the Shokz earbuds sit just over the ear canal and don't become uncomfortable over time. The loop that goes over the ear is soft and flexible, and it doesn't interfere at all with my glasses. Unlike other earbuds I've used that don't want to stay put when I'm just sitting still, I can shake my head and the Shokz earbuds stay in place. I was hoping the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 earbuds would sound good and stay in place while walking and moving around, and they have turned out to be better than I had hoped in just about every respect. The custom equalization capability enables an amazing tailored audio experience with great sound quality. They stay securely in place, are very comfortable, and are very easy to set up and use. They are solid, well designed, impressive earbuds.

As someone who already owns and really likes the regular Shokz OpenFit 2, I was curious where the OpenFit Air 2 would fit in. Functionally, these feel very familiar, but Shokz has managed to make them lighter and just a little more secure without changing what I like about the OpenFit design. Comfort is still the big reason I like these. Since they don't sit inside your ear like a traditional earbud, I can wear them for hours without that plugged-up feeling. The lighter weight of the Air 2 is noticeable, and I think it helps them stay in place a little better when I'm moving around. Overall, though, the fit isn't dramatically different from my OpenFit 2. There is one design difference that matters to me. The speaker on the Air 2 curves toward the ear canal a little more. During normal use it's every bit as comfortable, but I've been wearing these overnight and noticed that if I sleep on one, I'll sometimes wake up with a sore ear the next morning. That's something I don't really experience with my regular OpenFit 2. If you're just wearing them during the day, I doubt it will matter. Apparently my use case of sleeping in earbuds is where I find the weird stuff. Sound quality is very good, especially considering these are open-ear headphones. Compared with my OpenFit 2, the Air 2 sounds a little less punchy and doesn't have quite the same fullness, but I still really enjoy listening to them. I've been watching movies on my iPad during late-night bottle feedings, and dialogue has been easy to understand while soundtracks still have plenty of impact. That's really what I want from open-ear headphones: good sound without completely shutting myself off from what's happening around me. I also thought I was going to hate the controls. The buttons don't really move like a traditional button, and I've had enough bad touch controls on other earbuds that I expected more of the same. Instead, these are excellent. Shokz uses pressure-sensitive buttons, and there's such a positive response when pressing them that it almost feels like haptic feedback. I've had no trouble figuring out whether a press actually registered, which is more than I can say for a lot of earbuds I've used. Connectivity has also been trouble-free. Multipoint between my phone and iPad has worked seamlessly, and switching between the two has been exactly how it should be which is something I don't have to think about. Battery life has been equally uneventful in the best possible way. They get me through the night, which is really all I care about. Build quality feels about the same as my other OpenFit earbuds. The finish is a little different, but nothing about them feels cheap or like Shokz cut corners to make them lighter. I still wish the charging case supported wireless charging, though. USB-C works fine, but wireless charging would make an already convenient set of earbuds even easier to live with. If you already like the Shokz OpenFit line, the Air 2 feels like a lighter variation on a formula that already works. They don't sound quite as robust as my OpenFit 2, and the slightly different speaker shape isn't quite as friendly for sleeping, but neither issue has stopped me from really enjoying them. They're lightweight, comfortable, secure, sound great for an open-ear design, and the controls and multipoint connection have been excellent. I do love these, and they've quickly become my go-to pair for late-night listening.

Shokz has a new set of earbuds, the Shokz OpenFit Air 2. They are lightweight, stay in place, have a good battery life, and come with a charge case. In The Box In the box is the OpenFit Air 2 earbuds and a charging case. There is no USB-C charge cable in the box. I already have a lot of charge cables, so that wasn’t a big issue for me. The charge case is just big enough for the earbuds which keeps the size down. The battery in the charge case is good and I can get a lot of charges out of it. The earbuds, when in the charge case overlap a little which helps to keep the charge case size down to a minimum. Fit/Use It’s quick for me to get the earbuds on. The design make is easy without having to fiddle with each to get the over ear part in place. The earbuds don’t fit in the ear canal, the rest right in front of it. The sound is good, but I had trouble hearing an audio book while out jogging when I was on the sidewalk next to a highway. While out on a walk, a jog, and a bike ride, I didn’t have any issues with them staying in place. The fit is good enough that there was no moving around. Once I put them on, they stayed in place. With them being so light, they also didn’t hurt my ear or cause me to think about them. Earbuds are great when I can put them on and within a minute just forget about them. No unusual pressure on any part of my ears. Battery life is good. They are small enough that I was surprised that I was able to get through the bike ride, the jogs, and walks without the battery getting low. The buttons are easy to find by touch. When I press one it registers the button press. I’ve had issues with other earbuds in the past with buttons, but I did not have any problems with the button on the OpenFit Air 2’s. The controls are simple for audio stop/start, next track, previous track as well as controlling phone calls. App The app works just fine. There are options for different EQ modes, gesture control, and multi-point pairing. It’s easy to setup multi-point pairing and selecting the EQ mode is simple. The app is minimal, but it doesn’t need to have much to it. It’s streamlined and easy to use. Final Thoughts I really like that the OpenFit Air 2 earbuds are so lightweight that I forget they are on. They are not distracting to me at all. I would have liked active noise canceling, but without it, the battery life is very long. Couple that with the charge case capable of multiple charges of the earbuds, and I have less of a headache regarding charging and battery life. I like what Shokz has done with the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 earbuds. If you are looking for a pair, then add these to your list for consideration.

The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 earbuds are a near perfect combination of sound quality, comfort, durability, and overall design. I'll start by saying that I've owned a lot of earbuds over the years, ranging from relatively inexpensive pairs to some very expensive ones, and I still have many of them today. Around this time last year, I got the Shokz OpenFit 2, and they have been my go-to earbuds ever since. Probably 90% of the time those are the ones in my ears, and I would estimate that I wear them for at least two to three hours almost every day. I've also put those earbuds through a pretty rigorous lifestyle that goes well beyond what they are recommended for. They go out to the hot tub with me nearly every night, (obviously not underwater). They've been through rainstorms, dropped more times than I can count, and currently have paint and primer on them from our recent remodel. Despite all of that, they still work just as well as they did when I first got them. With that said, the new OpenFit Air 2 feels very familiar, they’re noticeably lighter than my OpenFit 2, and I actually think the fit has improved. They seem to lock around my ears a little more securely, and the speaker sits slightly differently against my ear. I get a closer fit in my ear canal while still having the open-ear feeling. I also think the sound quality has improved. Some of that may simply come from the better fit, but the bass seems a little fuller and music has a richer overall sound. Open-ear earbuds always have some limitations compared with earbuds that completely seal your ear canal, but I'm very happy with the sound these produce. Where Shokz continues to absolutely win me over, though, is microphone quality. This is probably the biggest reason their earbuds have become my everyday pair. I can put them on and practically forget I'm wearing them. Then my phone rings while I'm walking around the house and I can just answer it without thinking about switching devices. I've made countless business phone calls with my OpenFit earbuds, and nobody ever complains about the quality. While I’ve definitely had earbuds with a more dynamic or richer sound, or deeper bass, I've never been able to consistently replicate the call quality I get from my Shokz with most of the other open-ear earbuds I've tried. However, the difference in sound quality when playing music isn’t dramatic enough to make me switch earbuds. The design looks great, they're incredibly comfortable, they stay securely on my ears, sound excellent, have fantastic battery life, and based on my experience with my previous pair, can withstand plenty of abuse, and of course, sound great on the phone. They are the complete package. If you're looking for an excellent all-around pair of open-ear earbuds that you can put on in the morning and practically forget you're wearing, the OpenFit Air 2 are extremely easy for me to recommend. There may be earbuds that beat them in one individual category, but I think they are overall the most balanced earbuds I’ve ever owned.

I have used other Shokz open-ear earbuds in the past and, to be honest, I am impressed by this new OpenFit Air 2 model. It has improved a lot in terms of comfort, size, and sound quality. The packaging includes sleek-looking earbuds and a small charging case. It is impressive that Shokz has fit the earbuds into such a small, pocket-friendly case. The pairing and setup were straightforward through the Shokz app. The workflow is the same as for any other Bluetooth earbuds—open the case, open the app, and pair. The app immediately recognized the earbuds and they paired without any issues. The earbuds are very comfortable to wear. For long-term wearing, they are almost negligible in weight; after 10–15 minutes, I almost forgot that I was wearing them. I wear reading glasses, and they don’t interfere with them at all. The earbuds have multi-touch, pressure-sensitive touch spots to control calls or music (like playing the next or previous track) and they are fully customizable. I would say the sound quality is good for everyday wearing. The app offers equalizer settings: Standard, Vocal, Bass, Private, and Custom. I find the Standard mode is a kind of flat, and the Bass setting is almost like the Standard setting with very minimal bass improvement. However, the Bass setting sounds more natural to me than Standard. Switching to Vocal increases the sound output and loudness significantly but offers almost no bass; that said, the vocals are very clear. Regardless of the equalizer mode, the music output is clear and crisp with no fading or latency. Shokz notes that Private mode significantly reduces sound leakage, but to me, it just feels like it reduces the volume, so I am not entirely sure how much sound leaks on Private versus the other modes. The earbuds also offer multipoint pairing and can seamlessly switch between calls on my phone and music on my computer. "Find My Earbuds" is built-in, which is a nice feature to have for finding a missing earbud in case of accidental misplacement. The app offers a firmware update option for future updates as well. Overall, this is an impressive open-ear earbud from Shokz with good sound quality, and it is lightweight enough for long daily wear.

## Design The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 are super lightweight, and the rubber exterior feels comfortable when wrapped around my ear. These do not go fully into your ear canal but instead aim a tiny speaker just outside your ear so you can still hear what is going on around you. The earbuds have a matte black and gray exterior with a small button on top that provides a haptic sound when pressed. They fit snugly in the charging case, which also has a matte black exterior and a standard USB-C charging port. ## Performance This style of earbud is my favorite for running outside. You can still hear traffic and be aware of your surroundings. Also, they wrap around behind your ear to help keep them secure, so I worry less about them falling out. This is also nice for race day: I pair the earbuds directly to my Apple Watch and leave the charging case and my phone in my car. I can simply leave the earbuds on my ear with the music paused and easily hear and talk with others before and after the race. The sound quality is very good. A common issue with open ear earbuds like these is that bass and low frequencies can be lost. While the bass is weaker on the OpenFit Air 2 than what you would get with AirPods, for example, it is still very present and helps balance the music. The earbuds do slightly favor higher frequencies, but I believe most people will find that their music sounds great on the OpenFit Air 2. The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 are IP55 dust and water resistant, so they're fine for sweat and light rain, but not OK for submersion in water. The microphone does a very good job focusing on my voice and filtering out most background noises, so you can take a phone call with these on without an issue. Each earbud has a physical button; however, I think it is stationary as it doesn't actually move when you press it. Regardless, the earbuds provide some audio haptic feedback when you apply pressure to the button, so you know when it is "pressed." The touch controls are as follows: - One press: play and pause, or answer an incoming call - Double press: skip track - Triple press: rewind track - Long press: adjust volume up (right earbud) or down (left earbud) ## Summary The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 earbuds are lightweight, comfortable, and secure for running. They offer very good sound quality that still allows you to hear what is going on around you, and they are IP55 dust and water resistant.

Overall I found that the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 have a comfortable and secure fit. The audio quality was better than I expected and the Shokz mobile app gives you the ability to customize the earbud audio and control functions. The OpenFit Air 2 earbuds do not provide any type of sound isolation or noise cancellation, so you are aware of the noises around you. The earbuds do not contact the ear canal so they cause less irritation and discomfort after long use or playing high volume audio. Anyone who is looking for an open earbud that lets you be aware of your surroundings should consider these Shokz OpenFit Air 2 earbuds. Pros: - Lightweight and feel secure - Audio quality is good for open air earbuds - Can connect to two devices via Bluetooth - IP55 water resistant – good for workouts Cons: - No auto pause when one earbud is removed - Touch controls aren’t the easiest to find - Mounting the earbuds can be problematic - No Mute function when on a phone call - Limited success in loud environments Performance: The ear buds hang just outside the ear canal so you don’t feel anything pressing on your ear canal. The overall audio quality is what you expect from earbuds in this price range – the bass is limited but the mids and highs are crisp. In the Shokz mobile app you can select from 4 preset equalizers or you can create your own custom 5 point equalizer. Because the earbuds are open you can play the volume at a higher level without feeling the pressure in your ear. These earbuds do not provide any type of isolation from the outside environment. This is good for anyone who wants to be aware of the surroundings but is problematic in noisy environments. There are control buttons on each ear bud that have preassigned functions but with the Shokz mobile app you can customize the functions to meet your needs. The controls are touch sensitive buttons and give a clicking sound in the earbud when engaged to let you know you have pressed it. Setting up Bluetooth pairing was easy – with the earbuds in the case you press the button in the case until the LED flashes showing its in pairing mode. Fit and Feel: Anyone who likes ear loop style earbuds will be very pleased with the comfort and fit of these earbuds. The ear loop is mid-length so it doesn’t fully wrap the ear but it is long enough to secure the earbud firmly. The ear wrap didn’t interfere with my glasses but I found it easier to mount them first and then put on the glasses.

The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 provided shockingly great audio and comfort. I was skeptical at first about these open ear earbuds but sure enough they provided great audio and outside noise canceling without going inside the ear canal. While going out for a run they did not come out and the battery life lines up with their claim of 8 hours which is enough to get me through the day or long exercise sessions. The microphones for calling sounded clear on my callers end but they could definitely hear what was going on around me, so if you are buying these for talk on the phone be aware of that. I view these as fitness buds first so I wasn't expecting anything great about the call quality. The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 also support Google fast pair so you don't have to spend a lot of time connecting them. The Shokz app was serviceable and provided different profiles, firmware updates and the ability to locate the earbuds if you lose them which is a nice touch. Overall, I'd recommend the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 to any fitness enthusiast knowing that they shouldn't come flying off no matter what you're doing.

These are my favorite style of earbuds! I like that they stay in place on my ears whether I’m relaxing, exercising, or working. I like that they allow me to still be present in the environment around me while I listen to music or watch videos. I wear them at work in what can be a very hot warehouse and they are comfortable all day since they’re not stuck in my ears. The only place I don’t prefer these earbuds is on a flight but they are wonderful everywhere else. I have a pair of the previous version of these OpenFit Air earbuds and the new version is remarkably slimmer in both the case and the earbuds themselves. I will add a pic of both pairs side by side. I wear glasses and have no fit issues wearing these, they are very comfortable. Sound is great and the Shokz app allows you to change the EQ settings, customize the controls which includes turning off the 2x and 3x button press options if you prefer simple controls, set the button press sensitivity, and there’s also a Find My Earbud option that pings each bud so you can find the bud you lost in the sofa cushions. Highly recommend these!

The Shokz Openfit Air 2 blend the over the ear stability of other Shokz designs with the light weight Air designs but lack the more advanced features of their siblings. The design is also more streamlined than the Openfit Air 1 they replace with a cleaner body and a single gesture touch button. They also have great battery life with the built in battery and case charging, and the ear arms and over the ear design are extremely comfortable and secure for active usage. The biggest downside of the light weight and lower price point is that they lack active noise cancelling ANC technology. This means you will need to play your music louder to drown out ambient noise and they also don’t work well in very noisy environments like subway, plane or yard work. That’s personally the biggest disappointment for me as I use these to mow the lawn and I can’t hear any music and only hear my zero turn mower. There is also very little customization and control in the app, these are basically connect and forget which some may enjoy. The only real reason to use the app is to find your headphones or check battery levels and using the find feature will make each headphone ring very loudly which is a nice feature. They do support case charging and the lighter weight and overlapping ear arm design makes the case very compact and noticeably smaller lighter than the OpenFit Pros I have. Solid hesdphonws but nothing groundbreaking at this price point. If it had some ANC it would’ve been fantastic.

I got these headphones after hearing positive feedback from friends about the brand. I planned to use them as my regular headphones while working out and going for walks/runs in the evening. After using them for a week, I don't think I will be swapping out my old pair for a few reasons. First, these are designed to sit on top of your ear canal, not inside. There are some benefits to this as you can hear your surroundings while they are on as long as you don't have it on too loud. Some people may benefit from this, but I found it distracting when I was in the gym. You could hear everyone else's conversations, the music on the gym's speakers, and the noise of machines (treadmill, people dropping weights, etc.) My friends that have some of these love that they can hear their surroundings when on calls and driving so these would work for them. I don't use headphones while driving and since I retired, I don't need to join frequent meetings so I didn't find this to be a benefit. Since I live near an air force base, I found that I couldn't hear my music or audiobook when planes were taking off since all that background noise came past the headphones. The second reason that I didn't fall in love with these are due to the same design concern. Since I use them at the gym and they just rest on the top of your ear, they tended to move around a bit. I always felt like they were going to fall off if I was doing crunches or any other activity that the head moves (they didn't fall off, but it felt like that). Since this scenario is my primary use case, I didn't enjoy wearing them to the gym. My old pair stayed in position when doing these types of movements, so I quickly went back to wearing those to the gym and for walks/runs. This isn't to say that these Shokz are poor quality or don't have a purpose, just that they didn't fit my needs. From an audio perspective, they sounded good and would have been an acceptable swap for my old headphones if it weren't for the two issues I listed. Overall, these are OK headphones for my purposes. I may still use them when I am sitting around the house on in the backyard when planes aren't flying, but I can't use them for the gym or my walks.

Whenever I get a new electronics related item, it is interesting to note how it is packaged, as this is may be the first introduction to the item. Similar to dating – the first impression can make a difference. And you only get one chance for a first impression. In this case, the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 is packaged in a simple black on white box within a box measuring approximately 3.75” x 3.75” x 1.88”. Inside was a 2.5 x 2.5” x 1” round edged matte black charging case with an embossed gray “SHOKZ” on the lid. USB-C charging port is on the back side. No charging cable or charging block is included, as usually is the case these days. The charging case is nestled in a removable tray. Beneath that removable tray is a warranty card, slightly smaller than a traditional business card, clearly labeled WARRANTY CARD, stating a two year warranty, along with the website address for customer support. Under the warranty card is the OpenFit Air 2 User Guide folded into 0.38” x 0.38” size which unfolds into 6.75” x 9”. It pretty much gives you all the needed information to get you started and on your way. And finally, under the User Guide was a multi lingual instruction book 0.38” x 0.38”. Be sure to use a magnifying glass if you attempt to read it. It provides information on Storage and Maintenance, FCC Statements, Safety, Potential Risks if Cycling or Driving, Skin Irritation possibilities, Battery safety tips that recommend not swallowing the battery – but if it happens – seek medical attention, and the recommendation to charge between 0.5 and 5 watts. Initial pairing to my phone was extremely easy. When you open the charging case for the first time, the earbuds immediately go into the pairing mode. You can then select the Shokz Earbuds from your phone or other device that you are pairing to. Subsequent pairing to other devices can be accomplished by pressing the button inside the charging case for three seconds. I received an invitation to download the Shokz app on my phone via Google Play. The app is relatively straightforward and allows the user to choose various EQ Modes – Standard / Vocal / Bass / Private – based upon whether you are primarily listening to music, podcast, phone conversation, etc. It also allows you to a “Find Your Earbud” feature that could be useful if you were to allow one to fall from your ear and need to find it. It works within Bluetooth range and is operable when the ear buds are connected to your phone or other device. The design and intent I imagine is to allow the wearer to use these while biking, running, or otherwise doing an activity without fear of them falling from your ear. It has happened to me. An added benefit is while these obviously do not provide noise cancelling technology, if you are biking or in an office setting, it is important to be aware of your surroundings. While you may not want to be distracted by a coworker, your manager, or the traffic around your bike - sometimes it can save your life, professionally or literally. I found the on-ear design to be more comfortable than the in-ear design – except when I am flying! Most importantly, the sound quality is quite good. The EQ Mode selected can make a difference. I am looking forward to a long and happy relationship with these earbuds.

This is my first experience with "open-ear" headphones, I wasn't sure what to expect really, and they immediately became what I reach for when its time for any workout or high intensity activity. These are not Shokz bone induction tech, it is basically ear buds that sit right on top of your ear canal instead of inside. The additional awareness I had with these was great and a better experience than using ambient mode on normal earbuds. Unboxing and set-up was extremely easy and fast, it actually took longer to get them out of the box than it did to pair them to my device. Once you get the box open it's pretty bare bones you are presented with the charging case that contains the ear buds, and the only other thing you get is some documentation. As soon as I took these out of the case my device prompted me to pair automatically, on mobile devices or tablets there is a app that you'll need to download. They feature the latest and greatest Bluetooth 6.1 standard, as well as fast pairing tech at least on android phones and windows computers. Sound performance is quite good for something this small that doesn't sit inside your ear canal, I was really surprised. The standard sound profile, whatever its on out of the box without adjustment, works pretty well but there are 4 other presets as well as a 5-band custom EQ option. Comfort is off the charts in my opinion, even with glasses, being that you don't use typical silicone or foam ear tips and the large full length ear hooks hold them in place nicely. These are very light weight so once fitted there isn't any extra strain on your ears. Ear buds falling out are a normal occurrence for me once I start sweating and these solve that problem which is huge. There are some on-device controls available via a single tactile button on each one letting you do the typical play/pause/stop, next/previous track, and volume. You can also answer or deny calls using the buttons. Battery life is great these will last me nearly 2 weeks without needing a recharge, your mileage may vary but the 36hr advertised endurance aligns with my experience. The case is a square with USB-C for charging and magnets for securing the earbuds, as a result of the large ear hooks its not the smallest case but still easily transported in a front pocket. Overall using these has been a great experience and I would definitely recommend giving these a shot if your looking to give open-ear style headphones a try.

I’ve really enjoyed using the Shokz OpenFit Air 2, especially when I’m outside. I recently wore them on a long walk through my neighborhood, and they were exactly what I wanted for that kind of activity. The sound was clear, but I could still hear cars coming, people talking, dogs barking, and everything else going on around me. I never felt cut off from my surroundings, which made the walk feel more relaxed and comfortable. I’ve also been using them while doing yard work. It’s nice being able to listen to music or a podcast without completely tuning out the rest of the world. I can still hear equipment running, someone trying to get my attention, or activity nearby. I don’t have to keep taking an earbud out whenever I think I heard something, and I can stay aware of what’s happening while still enjoying whatever I’m listening to. The open-ear design took a little getting used to compared with having something sitting inside my ear, but it makes a lot of sense once you use them outdoors. They are comfortable for longer periods, and I like that I don’t get that plugged-up feeling that regular earbuds can cause. They also stayed in place well while I was walking and moving around the yard, so I wasn’t constantly stopping to adjust them. The biggest benefit for me is the balance they offer. I still get clear sound, but I don’t lose track of my surroundings. They aren’t designed to block out every outside noise, and that’s exactly the point. For walking around the neighborhood, doing yard work, or spending time outside, that extra awareness is something I really appreciate. The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 have quickly become my go-to headphones for outdoor use, and I’m very happy with them.

My sister has sworn by her Shokz bone conducting headphones for a couple years now. She's tried to sell me on them a few times as well but while I found the increased situational awareness they offered tempting, the bulky design and somewhat tinny audio they provided was hard for me to get excited about. But when I heard that Shokz was coming out with a new offering that more like a conventional set of earbuds, curiosity won me over pretty quickly. So first up: it turns out that the secret to the bass response is to abandon the bone conducting tech entirely. These are basically earbuds, though they don't entirely feel like them. Rather than obstructing your ear canal, they sit just outside of it. I've tried open earbuds like this before and generally found them to be deeply uncomfortable, but to their credit Shokz has clearly put a lot of thought into comfort here. The earbuds aren't putting a lot of weight on the sensitive spots of your ears, instead opting to support themselves at a few different points. It does take some experimentation to get the knack for putting them on properly, but once you know where to hook them taking them on and off is pretty effortless. You certainly won't forget you're wearing them, but they don't become painful. Which makes them a big step up over a few of the previous designs I've tried. As for audio quality, it's good. The worst part of it is arguably still the bass response, unfortunately, but it is significantly improved over previous Shokz designs I've tried. And while there are certainly much better options out there when it comes to audio fidelity not many that can also let your hear a cashier at the supermarket. So overall I'd consider it an acceptable tradeoff. Interestingly it actually seems to do better with music than any spoken word content, which is the opposite of what I tend to expect, and I can't even begin to guess why that is. The overall design is good as well. They are large for earbuds, a necessity given how they hook on your ears, but the case is still pocketable and the build quality feels fairly rugged. Controls are handled by squeezing pressure sensitive sections of the rubber ear hooks rather than buttons, so there aren't many places where you're likely to need to worry about fluids infiltrating the unit during a workout or surprise rain storm. Unfortunately, this does bring us to the one area I feel the Shokz didn't quite live up to their promise. They leak audio - and they do it quite well. There is a "private" mode you can toggle in the app that helps with this to a degree, but in testing it out with my roommate we discovered that it's still pretty easy to pick out details when you're sitting next to someone wearing these. With bone conduction basically setting the gold standard for private listening I imagine this could end up being something of a deal breaker for existing customers. As such I'd limit my recommendation to anyone looking to maximize their situational awareness who isn't too concerned about the old lady sitting next to you on the bus judging you based on your playlists.

Pro: -Lightweight and comfortable -Adjustable touchpad sensitivity -EQ settings, especially Vocal Con: -Connection cuts out with longer distances -Environmental noises interference -Battery life These headphones are lightweight, comfortable and don't fall off with daily activities. It's light enough that it’s easy to forget I'm wearing them, but they do tend to shift along the ear slightly throughout the day. They are easily worn with glasses but can get tangled in longer hair. The earbuds have Pressure Sensitive buttons, which is more reliable than touch controls and prevents less accidental clicks. You can adjust the touch sensitivity for gesture controls for each ear. There is a definite noticeable change as the sensitivity settings are adjusted. The audio, overall, is fine. Being an open ear type earbud, environmental noise can inference with the audio quality. If the environmental noises are too loud, like fans, when cooking, or tvs at high volume, then you won't be able to hear what you’re listening to without turning the volume full on. The audio can be customized with EQ settings in the app. The EQ mode settings are useful. My absolute favorite was the Vocal mode which allowed me to listen to videos and podcasts really clearly. Music also sounded nicer in Vocal mode. Bass and Private modes don't work as well but do enough. In private mode people can still hear some noise coming out but can't tell what you are listening to. No problems with voice calls. The bluetooth connection at far distances from my device wasn't as good as other open ear devices I've tried. The battery life is fine. Maybe not the best, but nothing terrible either. It’s rated as up to 8 hours per charge, and 36 total with the charging case. In the short time testing, that seems about right. The earbuds don't automatically disconnect, so they are still on if you don't place them in the case and this causes the battery to drain faster even though you aren't actively using them. Overall these earbuds are light and comfortable to wear throughout the day. They can shift and need to be readjusted from time to time. Sound quality is good, but loud environmental noise will interfere and volume needs to be turned up. The bluetooth range is not as long as other earbuds I’ve tried. All in all, the vocal quality and wearability outweigh the cons for me.

I have been using the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 for a few days, and I am very impressed. The ergonomic design contours naturally to my ears, providing a secure, comfortable fit without the pressure of traditional in-ear headphones. Setup was easy, and the sound quality is excellent, clear, crisp, responsive, and surprisingly powerful for such a lightweight open-ear design. The OpenFit Air 2 feels exceptionally light and comfortable for extended wear. The 30-degree angled speaker design delivers rich bass and a spacious, balanced sound while still letting me stay aware of my surroundings. Battery performance has also been excellent. I get up to eight hours of listening on a single charge and more than 30 hours with the charging case. I also appreciate the pressure-sensitive controls, multipoint pairing, Bluetooth 6.1 connectivity, and customizable equalizer settings. Calls are clear thanks to the dual microphones and AI noise reduction, while IP55 sweat and water resistance makes the earbuds practical for workouts and outdoor activities. The universal USB Type-C charging connection is another convenient feature. Overall, the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 delivers an excellent combination of comfort, sound quality, connectivity, and everyday practicality. Whether I am working, exercising, commuting, or simply enjoying music, they provide a comfortable and reliable listening experience. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality open-ear headphones.

The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 Open-ear True Wireless Earbuds are an affordable set of secure around the ear earbuds. They don’t have active noise canceling, but that’s by design so you can hear what’s going on around you. Sound quality and volume is superior thanks to the dual driver design with proprietary Bassphere, and a wide sound stage from 20Hz to 20KHz. The charging case is pretty slim considering most earbuds with ear hooks are bulkier, but these are pretty flat. It has a standard USB-C port but no wireless charging as far as I can tell. Thankfully the case can provide an additional 36 hours of charging time on top of the earbuds’ 8-hours. Pairing them with my Android phone and Windows laptops was quick and easy, thanks to the latest Bluetooth 6.1 support with multipoint pairing. I played a few Amazon Music tunes and YouTube videos and tried out the four preset EQ settings and the custom modes available in the Shokz App. Unlike most earbuds that fit snugly inside your ear canal, these Shokz OpenFit Air 2 sit very comfortably outside your ear at a 30 degree angle. There are no touch controls, instead there are pressure-sentitive buttons that are pretty intuitive and can also be customized through the App. Overall if you’re looking for a very light, very comfortable sports ear-hook fit and are not looking for noise cancelling, these will do a great job.

Shokz - OpenFit 2+ Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds - Black These Shokz OpenFit wireless Bluetooth earbuds sure have a lot going for them. Unlike many other earbuds that need to be inserted into ones ears and are not very comfortable (for me), these are over-the-ear earbuds and are my very much-preferred type of earbuds for both sound and comfort. And comfort is super important to me, since I tend to start wearing my earbuds when I get up in the morning and keep them on until I go to bed at night, and that can be twelve to fourteen hours on most days. And, since I'm using them for extended periods of time, it's nice to know that just 10 minutes of quick charge gives me two more hours of playtime. Besides the comfort and great sound qualify of these earbuds, which use Shokz DualBoost™ Technology and Dolby Audio, there's another thing that I really like about these over-the-ear earbuds, and that's the feeling of security I get when using them, rather than the in-the-ear earbuds I previously used. Those in-the-ear earbuds that I used to use tended to fall out of my ears at times. Actually, over the years, I've lost a number of the in-the-ear earbuds during the daily exercise fast walk/runs that I do on the beach when they fell out of my ears onto the soft sand and I didn't even realize that it was missing until it was too late to find it when I finally realized that it was missing. What's Included OpenFit 2+ Earbuds, OpenFit 2+ Charging Case, USB-C Charging Cable, User Guide & Legal Statement & App Card, Warranty Card, Manuals & Guides and the Specification Sheet. These are now my go-to earbuds. If you try them, they'll probably be yours, too.

These open-ear earbuds have completely transformed my bedtime routine. While they didn't end up working out for the gym, their exceptional comfort, natural sound balance, and ability to cut through background noise make them the ultimate solution for late-night viewing. --- ### **Pros** * **The Ultimate Bedtime Viewing Solution:** I sleep with a high-speed fan running all year round, which is great for white noise, but it makes watching videos or movies a challenge. Many YouTube videos and TV programs have very low dialogue, forcing me to constantly choose between listening to my loud fan or straining to hear what's being said. These earbuds completely eliminate that issue. No matter how high or low the source volume is, I can hear and understand every single word clearly without turning off my fan. * **All-Night Comfort:** They rest behind the ear so comfortably that I now wear them every single night before I go to sleep without any irritation or fatigue. * **Crystal-Clear Sound:** Even though the companion app lacks manual bass and treble adjustments, it honestly isn't an issue. The default sound profile provides such a nice, crisp contrast between highs and lows that everything sounds sharp and distinct. * **Convenient Charging:** The little charging case is extremely practical and convenient to use on a daily basis. ### **Cons** * **Not Ideal for Workouts:** I originally planned to use these for the gym, but because they lack a gel piece to go inside your ear canal, they tend to move and shift around too much during active movement. Because of that, I decided to pass on using them for workouts. * **Audio Leakage:** Due to the open-ear design, people standing right beside you can hear what you're listening to, so they aren't the best choice if you need total privacy in public. * **Limited App Controls:** When I downloaded the app, I noticed there were no built-in EQ controls to adjust the bass and treble—a feature that is pretty standard on most wireless earbuds today. (Thankfully, the natural audio quality is good enough that it doesn't detract much from the experience).