Shokz - OpenFit 1
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"I’m surprised at how good the sound quality is."
"The open fit definitely sound better though."
"Openfit have better sound, they did distort at higher volumes when first released especially with bass boost on, but this was fixed with an update."
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"At last, I'm happy with the Shokz Openfit, because they wrap around the back of the ear rather than trying to be seated in your ear canal. ... I've been frustrated with how they either fall out or bother me after 30 minutes or so.... until I found one built very differently."
"I also forget I'm wearing them most of the time"
"I absolutely love my shokz openfit earbuds. ... I have severe sensory issues, so I wear one 24/7 while I'm awake with an audio book playing to give me something to focus on. ... They are so comfortable most of the time I don't even feel them"
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"The battery life is fantastic as well. ... I'm a bit of a slow runner, and my first marathon time was over 5 hours, and the Shokz lasted the whole time."
"Looonnnggg battery life!"
"battery life is still going strong even after 1 year and half of abuse (7 to 8 hours of use every day)"
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"They are very stable on technical terrain, even aggressive downhill running"
"Shokz ooen fit are the best running headphones I’ve owned."
"At last, I'm happy with the Shokz Openfit, because they wrap around the back of the ear rather than trying to be seated in your ear canal. ... I've been frustrated with how they either fall out or bother me after 30 minutes or so.... until I found one built very differently."
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"Absolutely can hear everything even when I have the volume all the way up cause I’m hurting doing 1K repeats."
"I like that you can still hear background noise like traffic."
"NOT in ear so you can hear environmental noise very well. ... my Shokz are SO much better for running for awareness alone.."
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"the controls can be quite clunky with the touch controls."
"found the touch controls annoying"
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"if it was windy at all the wind interference blowing across the speakers on the open-ear models is terrible and makes it so that you can hardly hear anything"
"once I get over about 20KM/HR the other person cannot hear me."
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"if it was windy at all the wind interference blowing across the speakers on the open-ear models is terrible and makes it so that you can hardly hear anything"
"If I go at a busy time at the gym I can barely hear my music over the machines making the treadmill even harder."
"Absolutely can hear everything even when I have the volume all the way up cause I’m hurting doing 1K repeats."
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"I kept feeling them on and thinking they would fall off my ears at any moment, it would distract me from my run."
"felt like they were constantly jostling around or going to fall off"
"I can’t deal with wearing them in the winter, though, because I get headaches if my ears aren’t covered."
I have both the Opendots and Openfit (1 not 2), and I like the sound signature of the Opendots a little better, although I think Openfit is a slight bit more full. Since I don’t have the Openfit2, I can’t say for sure, but I would guess it sounds pretty darn close to the Opendots. In my opinion, the choice between those two doesn’t come down to sound quality (they’re both great), but rather fit and style. Opendots don’t interfere with my glasses at all, so that gives them an edge. I’ve found the Opendots easier to wear for longer periods of time. Either way, you win!
r/Earbuds • Shokz Opendots One. ->It’s about the same thickness, but considerably smaller, maybe a bit more than half the size of the OpenFit case. It’s also much more rounded, so it fits in a pocket much easier.
r/Earbuds • Shokz Opendots One. ->I love my shokz and bought them for similar safety reasons. I bought the most basic/cheapest ones and I can’t see why I’d need an upgrade (unless I’m missing something?) I’m surprised at how good the sound quality is. I can’t deal with wearing them in the winter, though, because I get headaches if my ears aren’t covered. So I have some Bluetooth earmuffs for winter which are also not terribly noise-cancelling.
r/XXRunning • Shockz OpenFit earbuds? ->https://shokz.com/products/openfit2 I wear these, the sound quality is great, I can still hear my surroundings and they are comfortable to wear/stay in place if you run or jog Edit: Just noticed you said cheap. These are pretty pricy but I’ll leave the comment up in case anyone else is interested.
r/walking • Ear Buds that are audible, yet not noise canceling? ->I believe it. My openfit 1 sounds better than my brother's opendots. I'm pretty sure the openfit 2 will be superior
r/Earbuds • My review of open earbuds ->I’m really disappointed in my new OpenRun pros. Volume is so low that I often turn them off mid run. My older original Shokz had much better volume.
r/ultrarunning • The best RUNNING HEADPHONEs that you use+recommend buying? ->I recommend open-ear style headphones that are hooked to your ears but don't go in the ear canal. They are not bone conducting headphones so the sound quality is actually pretty good. They are very stable on technical terrain, even aggressive downhill running, and they don't block outside noise, which helps to be more aware of surroundings. One good choice Shokz OpenFit, but there are other choices, for example Bose or Oladance.
r/ultrarunning • Good earbuds for Trail Running? ->There are Shokz Open Fit 2 headphones that are similar to Oladance - I have both. They are not bone conducting.
r/trailrunning • Recent open ear earbuds experiences and suggestions? ->Honestly, I have the first version of Openfit rather than second and yes, they are quieter. The second one is supposed to be a bit lower and have a more powerful bass. The second one also has physical buttons. But I like the sound quality. I was thinking about upgrading to the second version. Oladance OWS Pro seemed great at first but the quality is not there. I bought 2 pairs initially and both had issues. After much difficulty I managed to replace both on warranty. Replacements still work but one of them developed a background white noise.
r/trailrunning • Recent open ear earbuds experiences and suggestions? ->I have been wanting to get the Opendots since they released, but I can't justify spending the $200 just yet. The Openfit 1 still sounds great, and battery life is still going strong even after 1 year and half of abuse (7 to 8 hours of use every day)
r/headphones • Shokz Openfit air vs Opendots one, my workout headphones upgrade ->Also keep in mind because it doesn't create a seal, the bass would be severely lacking compared to ones with silicon tips. Did you try previously changing the tips to different sizes?
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best earphones for transparency and calls ->My only advice for the shokz that go completely around your head is to get the mini size instead of regular if you are petite or have a small head. My husband has the regulars and I tried them before I was going to purchase. I hated them. They seemed big and clunky on my head. I ended up purchasing the smaller size and they are perfect. I love them.
r/XXRunning • Shockz OpenFit earbuds? ->FYI to anyone looking to get the banded Shokz through Costco, the warehouse only has the regular size, but the mini is available online. I have the regular. I think the mini would have been a better choice for me, but I got used to it quickly enough and really dont think about it any more on runs. The only time it REALLY bugs me is when I'm sitting down and can't lean back because the band is sticking out. But my use for them is almost 100% for running, so whatever. For running i love them. The difference between a microphone that feeds you the outside noises (and the wind noise and everything else) and just plain *hearing* everything i amazing.
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