Shokz - OpenFit Series

I couldn't find that many opinions online so I thought I'd throw in my two cents. A bit of background, I'm a bit of a headphone enthusiast but nothing crazy - my main headphones are the the HD650, HD620s, and previously the AKG K701. I use the Etymotic er3xr on the go in addition to some random wireless Sony bluetooth earbuds. I also have the Bose QC45. I bought the OpenFit 2+ as an upgrade over the OpenFit Air which I currently own as a pair of cheap(ish) open headphones for situations where I'd like to hear the environment outside. To be honest the old OpenFit Air are kinda bad but they are cheap and are tolerable for some background music. The OpenFit 2+ are a substantial improvement and actually provide decent sound quality. Overall I'd describe the sound signature as being overall pretty well balanced and slightly V shaped with plenty of treble sparkle. The treble resolution isn't amazing but it's hard to fault given the category doesn't have that many contenders. The sub-bass rolls off a little as well which is expected for this form factor, but bass extension is surprisingly good. Soundstage is good, reasonably wide, which is not exactly surprising given V shaped sound signatures does tend to assist to that effect. Compared to my er3xr, the Shokz has a laid back midrange with a hotter treble and is of course less detailed across the board. It's brighter than the HD650's with a rougher less refined sound. I bought them for $339.00 AUD, I'd highly recommend them for anyone who is after some open sporty headphones and is willing to pay for good sound quality.

Yeah the 2 is a significant step up. I don't know how they compare with the Ultra Open.

I couldn't find that many opinions online so I thought I'd throw in my two cents. A bit of background, I'm a bit of a headphone enthusiast but nothing crazy - my main headphones are the the HD650, HD620s, and previously the AKG K701. I use the Etymotic er3xr on the go in addition to some random wireless Sony bluetooth earbuds. I also have the Bose QC45. I bought the OpenFit 2+ as an upgrade over the OpenFit Air which I currently own as a pair of cheap(ish) open headphones for situations where I'd like to hear the environment outside. To be honest the old OpenFit Air are kinda bad but they are cheap and are tolerable for some background music. The OpenFit 2+ are a substantial improvement and actually provide decent sound quality. Overall I'd describe the sound signature as being overall pretty well balanced and slightly V shaped with plenty of treble sparkle. The treble resolution isn't amazing but it's hard to fault given the category doesn't have that many contenders. The sub-bass rolls off a little as well which is expected for this form factor, but bass extension is surprisingly good. Soundstage is good, reasonably wide, which is not exactly surprising given V shaped sound signatures does tend to assist to that effect. Compared to my er3xr, the Shokz has a laid back midrange with a hotter treble and is of course less detailed across the board. It's brighter than the HD650's with a rougher less refined sound. I bought them for $339.00 AUD, I'd highly recommend them for anyone who is after some open sporty headphones and is willing to pay for good sound quality.

The original OpenFit? They're essentially the same as the OpenFit Air in terms of sound quality i.e. kind of bad and honestly not very tolerable to listen to, I mainly use them to listen to podcasts or videos where sound quality doesn't matter very much. I haven't tried the Bose Ultra Open but the form factor is quite different.

Personally the only earbuds I can actually use are the bone conduction ones and the open fits that after shokz sell. It’s less about sound quality and more about comfort. Like if I want something to sound nice I can just use my headphones. But when I’m working or out doing something I need something that I can use to listen to but also hear the outside world if needed. Not to mention that after a while basically all earbuds hurt my ears so much which is why I went with this type of earbud. They do still got some pretty good sound quality but ya no real noise canceling but I just turn my shit up till I can’t hear anything else lol.

Would anyone recommend the shokz openfit 2 over the Bose?

Yeah, I have the open run bone induction headphones. I love them. But sometimes I want a bandless option and I hate in-ear earbuds. I'm thinking hard on pulling the trigger for the new shokz openfit 2. They supposedly improved a lot over the first edition. Thank you for your reply!

Shokz OpenFit. Waaaaay better sound than the OpenRun Pro. I have both.

I've had three pairs of the Openrun minis over the last ten years and used them mainly for running and cycling. I just switched to the Openfits which are over the ear earbuds so they don't have the band in the back. They are so comfortable I can have them in for hours and don't feel them at all.

I have the Shocks with the band and AirPods Pro. I use both. I prefer the AirPods with noise cancellation if I’m running at the gym, and I use the shockz for outdoor runs for safety. I personally don’t notice the band on them at all when I’m running.

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!

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.

I used aftershokz. That became shokz. Def work, worn for hundreds of hours sweating in all conditions. No drama or issues

I run in either AirPods or Shokz OpenFit 2. I run a lot and they are not an issue with sweat.

Noise cancelling: Bose whatever the fuck Open ear: shokz openfit

I know they're popular, but I have to say I'm kind of surprised that the Shokz love is so strong here. I tried both the Openrun and Openfit models and both felt like they were constantly jostling around or going to fall off, fit was disrupted if I was wearing a headband or hat, and had poor sound quality. I understand wanting to be aware of your surroundings but to be honest, there's also sound that I want to block out sometimes. Also, 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. I prefer physical buttons for control functions like pause/skip forward/skip back and found the touch controls annoying. I prefer a wired bluetooth model (two earbuds connected to one another) so that I can adjust if I need to have more awareness of surroundings by taking one ear out and not having a loose item to deal with. I get this is not the norm but I do the vast majority of my running in parks where I don't need to worry about traffic, so don't worry about keeping both in most of the time. I used to really like Jaybird products and went through multiple pairs before they had some kind of technical malfunction, but am using a random cheap brand ($35 or so?) at the moment. Battery life for bluetooth products has improved dramatically and for running gear that takes a beating, I'm happy to use something basic until it wears out.

I have both and like both, I find the open fit irritate my ears after awhile due to the way they sit on them. The open fit definitely sound better though.

Shokz openfit air are great. “*only*” 100$, great battery life, great awareness, decent enough quality.  Max volume is a little low for them to be my only headphones - they get drowned out by the bus sometimes.  Had a beats pair once upon a time that died the second they got moist for the first time. 

I got the open fit. I chose based on reviews on YouTube. Music is loud enough on my runs. I wore them for a half marathon and they stayed on fine and I don't feel them at all. The battery lasted through the whole half and had plenty of battery to spare. I can still wear a hat. When I am running outside I can hear when someone is approaching or if a vehicle is near. I love them and think they are stylish and cute. I got the pink ones and they match my ear skin tone. Downside: it's not as immersive as an experience as in bud ear phones. If I go at a busy time at the gym I can barely hear my music over the machines making the treadmill even harder.

I use the Shokz Open Fit, the ones that are separate open ear buds, the sound is much better than the open run models that are bone conduction. They still won’t be as good of sound quality or as loud as in ear earbuds they aren’t terrible either.

Open Fit 2-Shokz. Over the ear n still loud. For me the best sounding n best noise cancelling mic

So freaking true! I've returned my Shokz Open Air's 4 times. Open Run 1 time. It's so frustrating. I'm thinking about the Open Air 2s. I really like how the neutral colors blends and the ability to really hear ambient noise.

Shokz openfit as someone who experienced ruptured eardrum.

I tried them on sale for $129 USD a couple weeks ago and I thought they were OK, but the slightest ambient noise completely masks lower frequencies even with bass boost enabled. Not really the product’s fault per se, but the design just doesn’t work for exercise in urban environments. Also the soft rubbery part contains BPAs which is really bad, especially given the friction & moisture that they’ll be subjected to.

Shokz OpenFit. Because they're actually little speakers, so they sound good, they aren't just trying to vibrate your skull. You still get all the frequencies. Very comfortable since they don't wedge in your ear canal, they sit a little bit in front. And they're a good balance between being able to hear my music and being able to hear around me.

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.

I just recently upgraded to the Shockz Openfit 2 and I am so impressed! As someone who usually prefers good sound quality in headphones, these have both the incredible Shockz comfort and fit, the sound quality was really solid as well. I tried the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones recently, and the Openfit 2 were significantly better in my opinion.

I'm on my third pair of Shokz (I started when they were called Aftershokz) and couldn't be happier with them.

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?

i have switched to open air ear buds like aerofit pro and shokz open fit. You lose noise canceling but gain all day comfort for listening to music. My ears don't get sore like with in ear silicone buds If i need noise canceling i just use my headphones

Mainly the Openfit 2. The Openfit 2 are very light but the aero fit looks like they might be heavier.

Shokz Open Dot Runs or OpenFit 2’s are my new favorites. I don’t care for ANC and I really like the comfort. Otherwise I use AirPod Pro 2s or the Skullcandy Method 360’s for in ear.

Shokz OpenFit 2 would be my recommendation. They don’t fit in the ear but sit on the ear. Get pretty loud and very secure when running. They are very comfortable and even no issues laying on them. I would also say look into the opendots but they will be above your $200 after tax, but go for $199 If you have a Best Buy near you, they should have them on display to try as they don’t go in your ear.

I recommend looking into Shokz OpenFit 2. They are on ear earbuds. The hook will keep them secure and they are very light. Due to the on ear style they barely give any ear fatigue.

If you need another option in the future the Shokz Openfit aren’t bone conduction, they are open ear earbuds. They are the most comfortable headphones or earbuds I’ve ever owned

I got them when we had a baby. I could listen to a podcast but also hear if the baby started crying.

Same here. The OpenFit 2 are incredible. But the clips would be sweet.

I NEED to hear these. I’m blown away by the OpenFit 2 sound quality, but want clip buds. Do the OpenDots have the same sound quality? And mic quality?

Bose Ultra Open are great for minimal footprint. Sound is pretty alright. Abysmal call quality. They do pinch after a while but it doesn’t hurt that much. I’m sure with time they’ll be less noticeable. Shokz open fit 2 are a little more intrusive since they’re over ear hooks instead of clips, but the sound is MILES better. Great sound for open buds, great battery, great call quality. Very comfy. I regularly forget they’re on. My Shokz are my work buds, playing music, taking calls. The Bose stay at home for watching shows and doing class work/exercising.

I use several different pairs of shokz. Open run, open fit and open comm. You really can't go wrong with any of them.

Man I have been through so many of them, and maybe it's just that my ear is odd but 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. 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. So maybe give it a try if you like.

I'm on my 3rd set of shokz, 1st set were actually Aftershokz. love that I can hear what is going on around me. Audio quality taking a back seat is fine with me but they are honestly not terrible.

I've owned every iteration of the Open Run (currently have the OpenRun Pro 2 in the regular neck band size). I use them for trail running and have been extremely happy with them. None have failed (even tho I run in the rain in the PNW winter), but as new models become available I upgrade for better sound and give away what I have to a family member. I also own the OpenFit buds and think they have the best sound, but I prefer having the 'hardware' controls on the OpenRun. My one complaint was that the rigid neck band sticks out away from my head and looks stupid. And THEN I discovered that Shokz makes a 'mini' shorter neck band version of the Open Run model. So I have the Open Run 2 Pro Mini in my cart, ready to check out on July 8th when the 25% off sale begins.

Are you looking for something over ear specifically? Like a regular set of headphones or are you open to just about anything? I've just been use random earbuds and an old set of gaming headphones, with Bluetooth, but I recently snagged a pair of Shokz Openfit 2 and lemme tell you, they shocked me. They are open earbuds, but they sound very good and are wildly comfortable. Did an elliptical/weight session and they never moved. Plus their design gives you situational awareness, so you don't get hit by a car or eaten by a mountain lion or something. Definitely an option to look into if any of that speaks to you!

Aftershokz are loved by runners. I’m not surprised it ranked so high. They were a game changer for me.

Because they don’t fall out of your ears and they don’t go in or cover your ears so you can hear your surroundings (for example the car that is texting while driving and about to run you over from behind). Another advantage is you don’t hear your feet pounding the ground like you do with earbuds. They don’t have a high IPX rating but survive rain, humidity and massive amounts of sweat much better than headphones with way higher IPX ratings. They also come with a no questions asked 2 year warranty.

I have tried the Shokz Openfit and they drove me insane. I kept feeling them on and thinking they would fall off my ears at any moment, it would distract me from my run. I returned them and I got the Bose ultra open earbuds and I am so happy with them. Sound quality is good and you can also hear your surroundings, as they don’t go into your ear either. The only con I’ve found is that the mic is not as good as it could be for the price.

I vehemently disagree with your call quality rating. Open dots sound like a reverb far away hall way with no lower tones and thr aero line both clip and fit2 sound way more professional and office acceptable.

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.

I totally agree with you. I love my open ear Shokz. I can hear my music and everything around me!

Aerofit2 bothered my ears, the openfit 2 is fine

Shokz ooen fit are the best running headphones I’ve owned. The open runs and open se’s were too big for my head😭

Shokz OpenFits are great for the hill

They're fine with mine, sandbox classic

I upgraded to these from what you have and I like these even better. SHOKZ OpenFit - Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone, Earbuds with Earhooks, Sweat Resistant, Fast Charging, 28HRS Playtime, Compatible with iPhone & Android, Black Checking out the EQ modes in the app: Standard, Vocal, Bass Boost, Treble Boost and Customize.

I love them for cycling for this reason too. Also, they are great for mowing the lawn as I can use ear plugs.

They do not go on or in your ears so no, but if you can't hear the wind you likely also cannot hear the cars around you. I have not had difficulty listening to podcasts or music over the wind while cycling, but sometimes I'll put a headband over my ears when it's getting a bit chilly and that cuts out the wind.

I didn’t like how the Shox felt while wearing a helmet and sunglasses. I switched to the Bose Open Ear Ultra and have been very happy.

Shokz here too--after using Open Run for 4 years I got a set of Open Fit and they are AMAZING! No connector "wire" to go around your head-they are not connected! SUPER AMAZING sound for both audio books calls AND music-much more bass! With long hair the other one always got caught in my hair. I use mine 10 hours a day to talk on phone at work and listen to audio books-never one complaint in 5 years of my quality of talking. I had a rollover accident in Jan and did not lose one of them-they stayed on my ears during the rollover! I love them! This is what I have: [https://shokz.com/pages/openfit2](https://shokz.com/pages/openfit2)

Shokz Openfit/Air. I wear glasses and they feel like they aren't even there. The only reason I know that they are on is that I can hear music in my ears. 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.

Yeah I’ve gone through 2 pairs in just over two years. They warranties one but wouldn’t the second because they were from the claim.

They did offer me a discount. I’ve decided to try out a pair from Amazon. So far not so bad. Little heavier but came in at 60$ cdn

Not sure open ear earbuds can successfully cancel noise. I have the Shokz Openfit 2 and Air. I don't have any complaints, except maybe the carrying case is a little bulky compared to my Airpods...

Not sure open ear earbuds can successfully cancel noise. I have the Shokz Openfit 2 and Air. I don't have any complaints, except maybe the carrying case is a little bulky compared to my Airpods...

Still on my Aftershokz (now Shokz) Air. I can't keep earbuds in my ears while breathing, let alone running, so these are perfect for me. They're great for running in parks and quiet places, and for having greater awareness near people, dogs, and cars. I think I bought them right after my c25k journey, and they've been a great investment.

I am an Apple guy too. After my AirPod Pros died on me, I got a pair of nothing ear (a). The ANC is very good but the transparency mode not so much. I use them to listen to music or podcasts while mowing the lawn for example, and they’re great for that. Plus half the price of APP. I recently picked up Shokz open, fit 2 that are outside the ear. These are great for running or riding my bike. They don’t move although it takes a little time to get used to have something that’s not in your ear.

shokz openfit are by far my favorite of all the headphones ive tried with my glasses.

I got my Shokz a few months ago when MO running still required my ears to be covered. I tried the ones with the band on at Best Buy and was worried about the band driving me nuts so I went and got my favorite head band to try again and literally hated them. It pushed the band on to my neck and felt like a label in a shirt that wasn’t supposed to be there. Ended up getting the OpenFit2s instead and my husband has the OpenRun Pros. If you have a Best Buy or running store near you: they may also have a display where you can try them for yourself before buying and I highly recommend bringing your favorite winter hat to make sure it works with it too. Lastly: if you have a Runna subscription, it comes with a discount for Shokz so you can recoup some of that Runna cost. Good luck!

Shokz open fit (they are not connected in the back). Love them. They are light, they won’t fall off (they hook over each ear) and you can cover your ears. The cover your ears is a big thing for me because I could not do that comfortably with my regular connected Shokz- which are also great. I just wanted to be able to cover my ears in the winter. Edit: words

Absolutely can hear everything even when I have the volume all the way up cause I’m hurting doing 1K repeats.

Same. When i have to wear a beanie, it gets a little tricky

100% the worst!

Thirded, I will never go back to in ear buds. Love aftershokz and feel a bit safer being able to hear traffic and bikes coming up behind me.

I have had all 3 shokz open for 1 and 2 and the dot one. The dots call quality was pretty terrible. The openfits are just all around great. Though I find myself reaching for the soundcore aeroclips more and more.

Honestly either way you can't go wrong. I think I'm more of a fan of the clip style because I wear glasses. I also use the Huawei free clip. But honestly the shokz openfits are still amazing. I mainly use those for the gym. I also forget I'm wearing them most of the time I'm like the clips.

I use shokz openfit. Love them

I’ve tried both and the Openfit 2 sounds better than the Opendots. I am leaning towards the Openfit 2, but don’t know how comfortable they’ll be long term with glasses.

I tried the shokz open in a shop. Great sound , comfortable with my glasses. But I'm put off because of their poor customer service regarding warranty claims.

I just ran with mine for the first time yesterday. Listened to an audiobook during a windy 5k with no problems and could still hear my surroundings. Love them!

Shokz open fit series. They don’t go in your ear canal at all. They just rest on your ear. I think it might be less pressure.

I have 3 of the 4 on your list. I love the sounds of the Bose but the mi. Isn't great. The freeclips are pretty good. The shokz are ok. I have incredibly sensitive ears so after an hour or less they all start to hurt. This I am still on a quest. I use the bose the most due tonsound and thwm the freeclips.

I wish you could buy a legit sounding pair of hook style ear buds because I can't wear conventional ear buds because they never stay in, p.s I have a pair of Shokz Open Fit 2 which imo are the best open fit buds and they sound great, I just want ones that actually go in my ear.

I have the Shokz Openfit 2 and I love them especially considering I can't wear normal ear buds because they always fall out and I get ear fatigue after about 30 minutes. Also Shokz make the Opendots One which are supposed to sound even better but they are not available on Amazon UK just yet.

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.

It took me a minute to get used to them but they are great, and they connect with the Garmin Watch if you want to leave your phone at home.

You need 2 different solutions, not 1. Running outside with noise cancelling headphones is a huge no-no and is very risky for your health. You need to be able to hear what’s going on around you to avoid accidents. I use Shokz OpenFit and have had no issues with them for 2 years.

Yes they do. I have the furry strap to reduce wind noise, and I use Shokz open ear headphones so that I can make calls or listen to podcasts while still hearing cars etc. They work fine together.

I had the bone conducting shokz and loved them until I slept on them and broke the band like 7 or 8 years into ownership, still working great with a toque on. Now I have the shokz open ear and absolutely love them. The wind noise is manageable but once I get over about 20KM/HR the other person cannot hear me.

I love Shockz Openfit and have been using them for over a year now. I prefer the openfit (singles) to the attacked OpenRun

Have you considered open ear earbuds? They might meet your need, cuz you can hear everything and be fully aware of the environment while listening to music. I recommend Shokz openfit, which is also comfortable to wear.

If you are prioritising sound quality you are not going to want to use Shokz or any other bone conduction headphone. I own three pairs - one for swimming, one for calls (Opencomm 2) and one for general use including cycling (Openfit 2+). They are great for these purposes but they are very low quality for sound. You can also hear everything else that is going on around you so quite often whatever you are listening to is drowned out by external noise. For calls the microphone on the Openfit 2+ is very good (much, much better than any version of the AirPods), but the Opencomm 2 is significantly better. However, if sound quality is important to you, you will be very disappointed.

Depends on the model. Some are bone conduction, some are speakers. I have both versions. The swimming models and the Opencomm 2 are bone conduction. The Openfit 2+ are speakers. None of them has good sound quality.

I am very happy with the Shokz Open Fit. They sound good and let outside noise in. These could be described as traditional ear buds but they have a gap between the speaker and the ear. I was not happy with the Shokz bone conducting headphones. My uncovered ears heard the usual wind noise while riding. To compensate, I had to turn the bone conducting headphones all the way up and that drowned out any important sounds anyway (cars approaching, etc…). So, I went back to Apple AirPods until I got the Shokz Open Fit. Honourable mention: The Meta Ray Ban smart glasses with integrated speakers sound great if you want to get smart sunglasses. My only problem with these is the thick frames mean craning my neck higher in an aero position. They would be excellent if you ride in an upright position.

Shokz OpenFit. Ear canal size doesn't matter with an on ear type.

battery lasts longer, NOT in ear so you can hear environmental noise very well. the fidelity is worse than my $20 skullcandy in-ears but my Shokz are SO much better for running for awareness alone.. the wrap around strap is great too

I have the OpenFit 2 set which aren't connected and wrap around your ears. They are FANTASTIC. kind of pricey but I got a bonus earlier this year and splurged. Highly recommend them though. I don't even feel them.

Not having something stuck in your ear is amazing. I use the shokz openfit2 for workouts and runs. They stay put and, so far, the sound quality is decent.

I just got Shokz OpenFit Air and I really like them. Super comfortable - and I hate basically all headphones and earbuds. No issues with my glasses either.

How is the battery life on Open Fit? I need max volume with audiobooks on trail runs and my Open Run Pros are drained after 4 hours

Highly reccomend the Shokz Openfit. They are just as comfortable, with more bass even as an open ear design.

I personally enjoyed both. I opted for the Openfit Air, but the openfit were great too, specifically for music. It's really up to you if you wanna spend more on the openfits for the wireless charging and such. They also feel more premium. The Airs worked well for me and I saved a few extra bucks.

I would. I'd take anything Shokz open ear wise over Bose

I personally enjoyed both. I opted for the Openfit Air, but the openfit were great too, specifically for music. It's really up to you if you wanna spend more on the openfits for the wireless charging and such. They also feel more premium. The Airs worked well for me and I saved a few extra bucks.

Highly recommend Shokz Openfit / Openfit Air 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. They also have wireless charging, and multipoint. They retail for $180. Openfit Air are similar, with multipoint and EQ adjustments. I use them to sleep and go for walks, and they work out perfectly. They retail for $120, usually see them on sale for $100. These do have more distortion at higher volumes, but still sound perfectly fine for casual listening, audio books, movies, etc. If someone prefers the clip style, QCY just released open ear clip style for $35(?) on Amazon and those have good reviews, and literally a 10th of the cost of these.

I have two shokz I use frequently: openrun and openfit The openrun ones I find most useful for cycling. You have less risk of losing one, and they have easy controls. The band around the back does not interfere with my summer headcap, my glasses or the helmet. The only issue I have with the openrun is that in winter I have to squeeze them in with my winter cap and under my helmet. Which can cause a bit of a pressure point. But for my short commute rides I've learned to deal with it. (My big rides in winter I do indoors) The openfit I use for indoor cycling. Mainly because I find switching bluetooth devices a pain :) The openfit are fine, but the controls can be quite clunky with the touch controls.

Shokz Openfit Air for me!

I have the Shokz OpenFit Air and cannot recommend them enough!

I’ve just bought the shokz fit 2 and really impressed with the quality of them

Second that as long as you don’t need ANC. They are great sounding and comfortable enough to wear all day, but the design prevents ANC from being possible.

Shokz are awesome. Don’t slip out like the white things. Looonnnggg battery life! Can also hear the world around you. If you don’t want to hear other sounds, soft ear plugs with Shokz improves the music sound and mostly blocks out other noise. I’m on a plane right now with both. Just me and my music. Got em on sale at Sam’s for $80 during holidays.

I think it's a good idea to buy running earbuds/headphones, also so you can get a pair that allows you to hear what's going on around you some, for safety. I bought shokz openfit air, and they've worked really really well for me so far!

I practically live in my shokz, they are awesome, especially in a work environment! I really hope someone manages to get most of the pro 3 features working on android. The only reason I would ever want to get an iphone is for the airpods features...

I have Shokz openrun, openfit, and the swim one. All great product to run with and each have their place.

Have you looked at clip-on earbuds like the Soundcore AeroClip or C40i? I haven’t listened to the Nothing Open Ear, I’ve read they’re great but only if they sit exactly over your ear canals. They won’t sound good unless they have a good fit and it’s more difficult to get a good fit with them because they’re lacking ways to adjust them. I’ve listened to the Shokz OpenFit 2 and Soundcore Aerofit 2. I preferred the Aerofit 2 because you could adjust their angle, you can’t with the Shokz and the right one always stuck out more causing less bass on that side. I would also look at the Bose QC Open because they have more bass than any other open pair of earbuds I’ve listened to. If they’re out of your budget, I’d look to Soundcore or potentially Nothing if you can try them on first.

I had the OpenFit and OpenFit 2 through my review program. They were both sensitive to how they were worn and I couldn’t get them situated for a solid fit without ears. It’s because there’s no up or down, in or out rotation with them. The Soundcore AeroFit 2 had a better fit for me, because I couldn’t adjust their rotation on one axis, and sounded better because of that rotation. None of them could compete with the Bose Ultra Open. I have a feeling it’s because their driver is right there and their fit was completely non-slip with me. They’re expensive, lack features like Qi charging, their battery life is below average for the product category, but they’re well built and sounded better, for me anyway, than other open earbuds I’ve listened to. I think the AeroClip come close, but I don’t like having to fidget with them for 10-15 minutes to get the proper sound balance in my right ear.

Shokz Open Fit. It's not infrequent that I find myself wearing them for hours (with glasses) and not realizing it. Bonus that because they are Open they don't slide out or get weird when I'm running and sweaty.

Hearthrough is generally pretty bad for cycling even on high end TWS. It certainly doesn't compare to open ears. Of course, you're not going to get the bass you get on traditional in-ear TWS because there's no seal, so the bass dissipates before it gets to your ear canal, but if safety is the primary concern, open ears are the best pick. I've always been a firm advocate of separating exercise and commuting/everyday use across two sets. It has the added benefit of prolonging the life of your TWS by reducing the likelihood of sweat and congealed ear wax seeping into the drivers (the most common TWS killer) I've tested most of the major models. [Shokz OpenFit Air](https://youtu.be/6as1WWAPdyA) gave me the best fit (they've kinda ruined that with their most recent release) and [Huawei Freearc](https://youtu.be/Mbb2Xwjlhks) were the value option that actually sound better than the Shokz for me.

Very difficult to say since everyone's ear shape differs slightly and everyone's tolerance to discomfort is different too. You've done the right thing by identifying which part of the ear it hurts. The next thing is to try different style earbuds to work out what shape fits you best. When it comes to stem-based, you've generally got two types of in-ear fits: shorter, fatter nozzle with shadow insertion (Apple, Huawei, OnePlus, Soundcore, Realme, Redmi, etc) or smaller, rounded nozzle with deeper insertion (Earfun Air 2NC & Air Pro 4). The former seems to be flavour of the month because it reduces occlusion, but for some users it also causes pain because they can't find eartips suitable to fill the space around the antitragus and provide sufficient stability. The latter style is prone to more occlusion but it is an alternative option you might want to consider as you try and narrow down the reason these buds cause you problems. There aren't so many non-stem options these days and most of them tend to be quite bulky due to the need to house a battery, circuit board, chipset, mic etc but the lighter options include Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, which is medium insertion with a small nozzle. Other potential options here include the Jabra Elite range. You could also try semi in ear. The Airpods 2 or Airpods 4 shaped offerings would be better than the larger, more bulbous shape of the Airpods 3. Lots of Airpods alternatives [here](https://youtu.be/Pn8jPFtjR_4) or [here](https://www.scarbir.com/guide/cheap-apple-airpods-alternatives) if you wanted to go even cheaper. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are old, but they are popular due to being both semi in ear and also barely going in the ear at all, again they can be picked up cheap these days so could be an option to try. Finally, if all else fails, you have either [open ear](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL85LR0G6DtA-7ilJvuB0GTCH_cayYizsF&si=s0osx_zYJQK6n2WN) or [ear clip](https://youtu.be/_V3GJkXoN5w). Both form factors have good budget options for you to try and fit out to see if you like it before moving up to something in the more premium range. I personally use Shokz OpenFit Air for running, and whilst the sound is obviously nowhere near as immersive as in ear, they are super comfortable and pretty versatile. In short - nobody can really recommend something that will guarantee to work for you because of the reasons I mentioned at the beginning, but with some trial and error you should get there - try the styles I've mentioned above systematically and I'm sure one of them will work out for you.

[I tested the OpenFit Air](https://youtu.be/6as1WWAPdyA) extensively with glasses and a helmet and they gave me the best fit of all of the options. The OpenRock S and OpenRock Pro are both ok but a bit too bulky and the Soundcore and Nothing both rest against the tragus, which I found pretty uncomfortable after a while. The Shokz are designed slightly differently, curving away on the inside, meaning you can wear them with a little pressure without discomfort. They're so comfortable, for me at least, that I actually wear them when I go to sleep as well and never feel them during the night.

Shockz Openfit 2 is ❤️

I have Aftershokz and Shokz! I use them both all the time. One pair is always charged no matter what. The only difference is the Aftershokz battery doesn't last as long, but other than that they still work flawlessly.

AirPods are for media consumption, my aftershocks are game changers on the bike

I really love my Shockz Open Fit. They sit over the ear but use regular speaker tech vs bone conducting so the sound quality is better than the Open Run. They stay put. You can still hear the world around you for safety. And they are so comfortable -- sometimes I forget to take them off and i forget they're there when I turn the music off.

I really love my Shockz Open Fit. They sit over the ear but use regular speaker tech vs bone conducting so the sound quality is better than the Open Run. They stay put. You can still hear the world around you for safety. And they are so comfortable -- sometimes I forget to take them off and i forget they're there when I turn the music off.

I really love my Shockz Open Fit. They sit over the ear but use regular speaker tech vs bone conducting so the sound quality is better than the Open Run. They stay put. You can still hear the world around you for safety. And they are so comfortable -- sometimes I forget to take them off and i forget they're there when I turn the music off.

I really love my Shockz Open Fit. They sit over the ear but use regular speaker tech vs bone conducting so the sound quality is better than the Open Run. They stay put. You can still hear the world around you for safety. And they are so comfortable -- sometimes I forget to take them off and i forget they're there when I turn the music off.

Openfit 2 are way better

I noticed more base from the open fit also more clarity and they also have buttons controls over that whole new touch control that was kind of sensitive for the open dots one.

I believe it. My openfit 1 sounds better than my brother's opendots. I'm pretty sure the openfit 2 will be superior

I recently purchased shockz open fit and they are a game changer for my road running!

open fit 2 . 100 percent recommend . I do HVAC work, these are the only ones i find that work 8 hrs days with out hurting my ears . The sound they produce are so good . The call quality is very good . NC not good do to open ear . . The good side , I can have conversation with people and hear them perfect . Again no ear aches . Touch button works perfect with samsung 25 plus phone . The app works perfect with Samsung 25 plus .

I recommend Shokz's Openfit, which is designed for fitness enthusiasts. I find it very comfortable and it stays in place during exercise. It has a wide range of uses and can also be used in everyday life.

I have the open fit air and love them! I prefer no band and I like that the speaker sits on your ear rather than outside of it. I still hear plenty of my surroundings. It actually doesn't work well in the gym when they play loud background music but they are great for running outside. I do have to do some maneuvering when putting them on to make sure they are secure (I had them almost fall out once) but maybe I'm just not used to over-the-ear style earphones. I have also heard that if you lose the charging case, there is no way to get a replacement. You will have to get an entirely new pair. I still have mine and so far they are great and 100% worth it.

I found the band of mine annoying until I realized that I needed the small size (there are two band sizes). It doesn't bother me anymore. In winter the band stay put inside my Buff.

I've got the white openfit2 and I've been using it pretty much daily. Music, workouts, dog walks, even meals sometimes lol, so comfy and great battery. White goes with everything, and it looks cute with my silver earrings too.

I use openfit 2 and really like it. The buttons are super easy to use. Feels stable and comfy in the gym

I upgraded from the original. Battery lasts all day and calls are clearer than most open ear types I’ve tried

Black is kinda plain, so I went with white for something different, but later I realized black is more versatile and never goes wrong.

Have you had a chance to compare with the OpenFit 2? At 200$ for the OpenDots one I’m debating waiting on AirPods Pro 3 and testing their pass through. The type that goes around the ear don’t fit me right. 

Fair, same issue for me. 

I have a variety of Shokz products. I purchased the OpenRun Pro 2's to replace my original OpenRun Pro's. Much better sound quality. A directional speaker was added to pipe some base into your ear to give a more balanced sound. I got the OpenFit 2's as a gift, and they sound good... and more recently I got the OpenDots One and like them a bit more than the OpenFit 2's and wear those daily (great sound and pretty darn comfortable). But when I bicycle, it is the OpenRun Pro 2 exclusively. I feel those allow me to hear my surroundings more. I will add, I do have some hearing damage in my left ear.

I like the Shokz lineup and have all of their latest offerings (Open Fit 2, OpenDots One, OpenRun Pro 2). I cycle with the OpenRun Pro 2 and love them for that, but the best sound comes from the OpenDots One. None of these have ANC, but I don't think that is something you would want for running.

I own the Shokz OpenFit 2's and they are great/lightweight and sound good, but I was gifted the Shokz OpenDots One and they are my new favorites for every day use... taking calls, listening to audio-books/music. They are comfortable, and it took me a while to get used to the touch controls, but I understand them now and really like these.

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.

There are Shokz Open Fit 2 headphones that are similar to Oladance - I have both. They are not bone conducting.

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.

Shokz OpenFit 2. These are **not** bone conducting headphones. The music quality is very good.

I got a pair of shokz openfit for Christmas and am really liking them. I wasn’t sure about the style, since it’s individual ones for each ear rather than the standard wrap around for shokz, but they do stay put and are comfortable. I like that you can still hear background noise like traffic.

I actively use the shokz openfit 2. Truly amazing 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.

I have the earbuds (not the wraparound ones) and I love them! My one complaint is that they don’t really love my ears so I only use them for outdoor runs or when I’m running with other people because they tend to not sit in my ears right sometimes. But I wore them for my first marathon last October and had no problems at all really.

I really wish I liked the OpenFits; I just got them and will be returning them. They hurt my left ear, and after about an hour of wear, they started hurting my right. They fall off my ears easily, don't feel secure, and they are super sensitive to touch but sometimes they won't even register touches. I have smaller ears, and I get ear fatigue from inner earbuds, or they fall out too if I don't have the smallest size of bud. I have the OpenRuns and love them, but when my hair is longer, it makes it difficult to wear because of tangles, so I would always have my hair up, which I don't personally like. I thought about trying the OpenFit Airs, but I am finding that people with smaller ears are coming to the same conclusion I came to with the OpenFits. So, if there are any recommendations for me, I would love to try them because I am super sad about the OpenFits not working for my ears.

I have the open runs for that reason... I have sweated to death my old lower tier pair. In the company's defense, they sent me a free replacement pair that were an updated version. I also have a pair of open fits that I got for a present for myself a while back because they fit better under hats. I run in the country where we have no sidewalks but a lot of free range dogs, people on tractors and the occasional lost cyclist from the neighboring county with more money. I'm not from that county but also wear them cycling because drivers seem to hate cyclists even more than they do runners... they fit great with my helmet and sunglasses both.

I was gifted Shock OpenFit Airs by someone who didn’t like them. Love them for working out

Shozk openfit 2 are excellent for comfort

Check out the DHRME channel they do transparency tests and wind tests with all of their earbuds with samples so you can hear for yourself. The best transparency mode for earbuds is the Bose QC Ultra. Alternatively you really should look at open earbuds like the Cleer Arc 3 or Shokzfit 2 - both are excellent

I have shokz open fit, those are not bone conduction. They have some that are, and some that aren't

Mine too! 😂 When I first got them, people looked at me funny because they'd never seen them before. Now, people look at me funny because they're so old.

That answers my question perfectly. Other buds had the same issue with no active noise canceling. My callers were not pleased to hear the jam at the gym.

Tried them. But it is bone conduction. For some reason my bone doesn't like it sitting there for long.

I really like the Shoks openfit 2. The sound is better than the openrun pro but they don’t go inside your ear like traditional earbuds and trap sweat/dirt

shokz open fit 2. I like they a lot more than the open run pro

Shokz. Always shokz.

I'm a huge fan of house and techno and have no complaints. In ear buds will have better sound, for sure, but shokz never fall out/off, and give the safety if hearing your environment.. Try some shokz in a shop. That's the best way to decide if they're for you

IMO the sound is fine for music. It's never going to be as sparkly as in ear, but it's absolutely good enough

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, and I can run them for about 6 hours before switching. 100% agree with the others about the customer service as well. I can honestly say this is one of the very few products I would give a perfect review.

It's not true at all. I use a single bud most of the time unless I'm in louder places needing the extra volume.

Shokz Openfit are better then the Bose Ultra open earbuds IMO. I just got the the diamond 60th edition and will be sending them back. The sound on the Shokz is better hands down. And yes, you cannot makes calls with the Bose, complete joke, useless, really dissapointed. I bought into all the reviews about how much better the sound was compared to Shokz. That is not my experiece, i went thru all kinds of genres of music and Bose just did not cut it. I messed with settings and equalizer and nothing. The bass was weak, switching to Max bass i noticed little change. Other settings like mids and highs responded to chages as expected but the bass was just not punching. On the Shokz when adjusting bass on equalizer you really notice the differece. I had been waiting for sale of $250. I don't see how these justify a price higher then $150. You can get Shokz openfit for $150 or less with discounts or coupons if you're patient which i am. I got my Shokz for like $130 from Shokz directly. So what the heck Bose! $300? Really?

Shokz open fit might fit the bill. Not bone conducting, but small, separate ear clips which work well for running and are "open ear" too.