Customer Ratings & Reviews

Honestly, I love these. I've used aftershokz aeropex as my daily headphones for a very long time and they are great for what they are, but they bone conduction has some disadvantages for sure. I have tried a bunch of very cheap soundpeats clip on and open ear headphones, as well as several anker open ear options off amazon and nothing was quite right. The shokz openfit 2 actually fit just about perfect, even though both my ears are large and very differently shaped they are comfortable and wearable with shades and a hat very easily, and pretty easy to forget you are wearing. Where my issues come up is that the sound is not significantly better than many other cheap open ear solutions, or even business comm headsets like my plantronics voyager. It's acceptable. The multipoint pairing works, but it's a little janky, starting late and lagging terribly on PC. I know they are bluetooth and not low latency but for 180$ they should be. They just absolutely should be. Additionally, many cheaper headphones offer wireless charging in the case, and power share with phones that have wireless charging and power share. Why don't these? Obviously ANC isn't really something you need with open ear, but that's included with airpods at the same price, as well as powershare. I'm not an apple fan, but I feel like if you can't beat apple's feature set at the same price point, you've failed consumers. Additionally, the app does not render correctly on my fold 5 when opened, and has spelling errors in the pop up messages. Again, for a 180$ set of open ear buds, this is baffling. So while I love how these fit and I will keep them, I feel like the right price for this feature set is 99$, especially when compared to many other offerings and the best thing these offer to me is comfort, but many others were nearly as comfortable. I feel like I overpaid I feel like they are out of range for what folks should be paying for these features and at a minimum at the price they are charging they should offer power share and wireless charging, an ultra low latency mode (toggleable in app as it'd likely have a battery cost, especially with multipoint) and ideally better multipoint experience overall with smart switching between audio sources, and options. for me I want to hear music on my phone until PC audio starts - then when it stops, I'd like the phone music to resume. That's like, top usage for multipoint, so why does it pause? I would wait for a sale or black friday for these, or if the physical button isn't important to you consider the gen1 of the product for 129.

I became interested in bone conduction headphones oit of pure curiosity. I just did not understand how they worked. Rewind to two years ago ibtook a chance on the top brand shokz and bought their newly Open Run Pro model. I was blown away. Not because of the sound quality, but just how they worked. I started seeing them everywhere. Conventions, at work, gym, and they easily became my most used earbuds/headphones and i have A LOT. Kind of obsessed. Anyways on my first pair the multi function button broke. They still worked amd i could control play pause with my phone or ipad, but not having that button quickly became annoying. Shokz has a great registration replacment policy so it was easy to get a new pair. A year and some change intobthe second pair the right "bone conduction piece" i guess you can call it(Think of it as the right ear cup, but bone conduction) just slips off dangling by a few wires. I thought it was all one piece, but its not. At first it was nothing just to slide back together, but you could see the slight separation. Eventually they would no longer hold. Just a dangling right piece on the side of my head. So by now the open run pro 2 series are out and at first i wanted to just get those, but then there was also the open air 2 out. I went back and fourth for about a week or two and decided on the ear hook desigin of open air 2. At first i was not feeling it. The way they sit on you was weird to me. Over your ears, but only slightly, looks like its going in your ears, but its not. They wiggled a bit, i was just like, "oh no this is not it." But i wanted to give them a few days. I took them everywhere. Work, walks with the dog, food places, theme park, you name it. I grew to LOVE them. I dont know what happened, but they suddenly just fit right. No more wiggle. Must have been doing something weord that first day. The sound is no in ear earbuds, but was really good. A lot better than the bone conduction. Clearer, more defined with some actually bass. And to think i almost returned them. Also, great that they use USB-c type charging. Battery life is crazy. I think ive had them a month and maybe charged the case twice. A tech at my job was able to super glue my bone conduction ones i mentioned, there is just now this visible gap that annoys me a little. Still works though. So now i just have two shokz products. Pics are my broken open run pro, open run pro after super glue, case size difference between the two, open air 2 case actually fitting in the open run pro case, then the openair 2 themselves

Pros: Good sound quality and battery Life, seamless multi point pairing between my laptop and phone. Cons: Occasional call drops or disconnect when using IPhone.

These are by far the best SHOKZ headphones they’ve ever produced. The bass AND treble is super impressive. Clean sound…especially when you use the SHOKZ app and create custom EQ settings (up to 2). They’re very comfortable, as well. My SHOKZ Air headphones that I bought last fall were pretty good, but are no comparison to these when it comes to the bass and treble. I believe the battery on these is much better as well. Super happy! These are keepers. Thank you BestBuy N Canton (OH). Job Well-Done.

I had to replace my LG Platinum with Shokz and now I'm loving them. They are very comfortable I've accidentally jumped in the shower with them on and they still work.

Super confortable. You barely feel that you are wearing them. Battery last long. I love the fact that you can wear them all day and barely notice them.

These headphones are very comfortable to wear, with clear and great sound quality. The only drawback is the limited color options

Great product very comfortable Long battery charge

I have always been a connoisseur of headphones! I mean, I love them. I have had some bad ones, mediocre ones, and a few that I find myself grabbing every time I head out the door. I am adding the Shokz OpenFit 2 to that list! First, they are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used! Not having that nagging discomfort of in ear headphones after an hour or so of using them is so freeing! Second…the sound is absolutely phenomenal. I cannot believe I can have this sound quality with open ear headphones and the trifecta… Third… They stay put! Back to the comfort, they are lightweight, the case fits into my pocket with ease and has a very low profile. The case secures the earphones with a nice magnetic click and charges them. On the ear, Shokz has found the perfect balance between being secure to keep them on my ear and loose enough that I don’t feel them digging into my ear. When I say snug, I have run 8-minute miles in them and they stay right where I need them to. To be fair, I am not sure I would use them for basketball due to potential contact but for yoga, running and even tennis…AMAZING! I can even lay in bed with them on and I am a stomach sleeper…yes I can lay my head to the right or left and they stay on. Not always perfect but way better and more comfortable than other headphones I have used to date. Back to the Sound, It’s funny… when I first got them out of the case I popped them on and thought…”Ok, the sound is good but I expected more”…WELL turns out there was a fine plastic sticker that covered the headphones and even with that I thought they were ok!!! When I removed the fine protective sticker from the speaker…WOW! The rich sound, clear and sharp! The base is a little lower than I like but that is one of the trade-offs for over-the-ear versus in-the-ear in my opinion. It’s a small trade-off though. The base is solid. Podcasts sound amazing. The voices sound like they are in the room with me! The drawbacks???? Small gripes really, I wish the case had wireless Qi charging. It’s usb C and charges really fast but dropping them on a Qi wireless charging pad would be nice. The battery life is also phenomenal. Overall I needed these in my earphone lineup! The traditional Shokz tandem earphones that wrapped around the neck was a turn-off for me, but the OpenFit 2 look really sharp! Sometimes I love to disappear in noise cancelling headphones, big over the ear melt into a couch kind. Sometimes I need that in a more portable noise-reducing mow the grass kind of in-ear headphones…BUT Sometimes…I want to exercise, do chores around the house and need to have situational awareness and I can just listen to awesome music or podcasts and actually forget I am wearing headphones….That’s what Shokz OpenFit 2 gives me…Comfort with amazing sound! I really love them! My new Favorite! Outstanding tech!!!!

I love all things related to earbuds and headphones, and I typically rotate between different brands and styles. I’ve always wanted to try Shokz products because I have friends who have used them for running and cycling. The idea of staying aware of my surroundings while listening to audio is appealing to me. Even with my other earbuds and headphones, I usually keep transparency mode on so I can hear what's going on around me. So, when I had the opportunity to try the Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds, I knew I had to give them a go. I’m genuinely impressed with them. The last time I tried ‘open’ concept earbuds was with the latest and an older model from Bose. I can honestly say that these Shokz earbuds are on par with, if not slightly better than, those models. The comfort is outstanding. I’ve been using these earbuds consistently for the past week, leaving them on for hours without even noticing. As someone who wears glasses, I was initially worried that the part that loops around the ear might pinch, but it was never an issue. In fact, over the holiday break, I put them on one morning around 8:30 AM and took them off around 1 PM, and during that entire time, I felt no ear fatigue or discomfort. Another point I love is the incredible battery life. During my lengthy listening session from 8:30 AM to 1 PM, the battery still had 60% left when I took them off. You could easily use these all day, thanks to the battery life and comfortable fit. I use these earbuds for all kinds of media—music, podcasts, audiobooks, videos, and movies—and everything sounds fantastic. The bass is nice and punchy, although not as pronounced as some in-ear models, but much better than I expected. The highs and mids are clear and crisp. While watching a few shows, I even had to pause the video at times because I thought the sounds were coming from around me, but it was actually from the OpenFit 2. With other ‘open’ type earbuds, I often need to crank up the volume, but not with these. I keep the volume between 30% and 50%, and everything sounds clear. I can still hear audiobooks clearly when I’m out and about. The controls are quite straightforward, with a button on each earbud. You can hold down the right one to increase volume and the left one to lower it. Play, pause, and skip controls are also included. I had some trouble getting the app to connect, which may need an update, but the instructions indicate that it will allow for control customization and multipairing in the future. For now, I can only connect to one device at a time and need to disconnect from one to connect to another. I’m hopeful that the app update will address this. I’ve also taken these on a couple of runs, and not once did I feel like I might lose them. With some of my other earbuds, I often fidget to make sure they don't slide out. During my runs, I cross wooden bridges and worry about them falling into the water, but these stay securely in place without any movement. There was no need to adjust them for the best sound or fit. They are both extremely comfortable and secure and again, regarding battery life, you can easily use these for extended training or long runs without fear of the battery running out. I absolutely love these Shokz earbuds. They've quickly become my go-to choice over my previously owned brands like Samsung, Apple, Bose, and Beats. They offer great comfort, long battery life, and impressive sound quality. I look forward to the app update for further customization and multipairing features. I cannot recommend these enough!

Excellent product, doesn’t go inside your ears but still get amazing base and treble! This is the $179 version and there’s a $119 version which is good but not as good when it comes to bass.

Pretty good headphones for riding motorcycles, good music while riding also not cover my ears I can hear everything with music

I was skeptical about these headphones based on the design, but I love them! They are so lightweight that you may forget you're wearing them. The fit is comfortable, and they sound great. Battery life is very good, and the case has its own battery for many, many hours on a single charge. They charge fast, and I have zero complaints about battery life. Bluetooth is fantastic and reconnects instantly if the connection is lost. I did a bit of jogging while wearing them and had no trouble with the fit. They stayed on my ears without bouncing around, and I could easily hear traffic sounds over the headphone content. I mostly listen to audiobooks or podcasts, but I did listen to some music, and the headphone volume was full and satisfying. The case is slim, light, and easily fits into your pocket. Overall, I am thrilled with these headphones. They are perfect for wearing all day and have a long-lasting battery to match. They are highly recommended if you want to wear headphones while staying open and alert to your surroundings.

The Shokz OpenFit 2 headphones are unique in what they offer and a really great option for a lot of people. I’ll outline the pros and cons and what I liked most about headphones in this review. The Shokz don’t go into your ears as much as they rest on them. They are very comfortable, bass is well-defined, highs and mids are also good. There is no noise isolation, but when turned up more than halfway some softer outside noises are muffled, however something like a car horn or alarm will always break through. These headphones are great for people that want to be aware of their surroundings while also listening to your music or podcasts. The sound quality is a step above the bone conduction type of headphones that Shokz is known for, which is welcomed. Pros: Comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I forget I have them on Open-ear design allows you to hear your surroundings Really decent sound quality Long battery life Easy to use USB-C Charging Cons: Can be difficult to hear in noisier environments While the bass is there, it’s definitely not as good as earbuds No wireless charging Overall: The Shokz OpenFit 2 are an excellent choice for people looking for a pair of truly wireless earbuds that let you stay present and aware of the outside world. These are not for people that want the best sound quality, noise cancellation or a bunch of bells and whistles. Be aware of what you’re getting and set your expectations accordingly. These do what they promise very well, reliably pair with my phone and are so comfortable that I forget I’m wearing them.

Shokz is known for making their bone conducting headsets, where sound literally goes through the side of your head and your brain hears it, without having to stick the headphones into your ear canal. The Shokz Openfit 2 are a little different than the norm for them. In this case, these are U-shaped, and loop over your ear, and the speaker portion actually “hovers” over top of your ear canal. They call these “Open-Ear” earbuds. The advantage being, that not having an ear bud actually inside your ear, you can still hear your music or calls, but also be able to hear what’s going on around you, making it much safer when you are walking or jogging or just at home. The OpenFit 2 buds come in a nice rechargeable case, which allows enough charges to get up to 48 total hours of use before the case needs to be recharged via the included (short) USB-C cord. The light on the front will be red until they’re fully charged. When you open the case, the buds go into Bluetooth pairing mode and you can pair them to your phone at that point, or, long press the front button to force it into connect mode if you have to. Mine paired to my iPhone immediately and so far, I haven’t had them lose their connection at all while using them. These are made of a rubbery-ish type material (silicone) that feels solid but is comfortable over the ear. You just loop them over your ears, and position the bud head over your ear canal area, but not within it. A combination of tapping or tap/hold on the buttons will allow you to pause, forward, or go to the next track of music you’re listening to. These small buttons on the side next to the speaker allow you to receive calls or hang up from a call when done as well. Pressing on the side of the buds and holding will activate voice assistant but you need to activate that in the appropriate app. The speakers are on the same side (top when wearing) and the sound is much better than you’d expect given that they’re not in your ear, or their size. I think the sound is very rich and deep for what these are. Music and calls are clear. People on the other end of the call say I’m clear as well, and I only have to speak in a normal to slightly higher than normal tone for them to hear me. The Openfit 2s have enough water resistance so that your sweat or a light rain at least, should not be a problem. I wouldn’t suggest wearing them in the shower though, or heavy rain. When done, you just put them back in the case in a crisscross type way, and they start to charge automatically. A few minutes charge will get you over an hour of use if you need to just top them off. Wearing them for a few hours straight really isn’t uncomfortable. After a while I know they’re there, but nothing bad. I have always liked the ear gear from Shokz in the past, and this newer hovering type of bud is as good as their bone conduction models, to me. Being able to listen to your music but still be able to know what’s going on around you is very convenient and safer than sticking traditional buds into your ear (and cleaner to not have to do that). I give these a definite A+.

When I first got my hands on the Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds, I was pumped to see how they compared to other in-ear buds I have daily driven for the past couple of years. As an avid outdoor runner, these looked like they would be perfect and they did not disappoint. Right out of the box, the OpenFit2 earbuds look and feel premium. They're extremely lightweight, where at times I would completely forget I was even wearing them, and the soft silicone coating gives them a comfortable and sturdy feel. Unlike in-ear earbuds that go into your ear canal, these rest gently outside your ears and that little flap. I won't lie at first, I was a tad skeptical about how secure they’d feel, but once I put them on, they stayed firmly in place even when using them for lifting and doing yoga. The open-ear design is great for staying aware of your surroundings, which is crucial for outdoor activities like running, walks or cycling. When it comes to sound quality, I was very surprised. Open-ear designs often struggle with bass and overall richness, but the OpenFit2 delivered a balanced sound profile. The highs are clear, the mids are balanced, and the bass, while not as deep as closed-earbuds, is impressive for this type of design. Watching videos and listening to podcasts felt natural, and music had a surprisingly full sound. The call quality of these are acceptable. The dual noise-canceling microphones work well, ensuring the person on the other end can hear me clearly, even when I’m in a slightly noisy environment. Pairing the earbuds with my devices was effortless. Just hold the pairing button inside the case and select them from your Bluetooth devices. I particularly enjoyed using these in my office, because normally with traditional closed-earbuds, I would only keep one in so I could hear my surroundings but with these I can work and listen to my podcasts while working and still be able to hear my surroundings. Battery life is always a dealbreaker for me, but the OpenFit2 exceeded my expectations. I easily got around 9–10 hours of playtime on a single charge, and the charging case added another two full charges. The quick-charge feature came in handy, giving me about 2 hours of use after just a 5-minute charge. With my old pair of in-ear buds, I would be lucky to get through to my lunch break without having to charge them and they easily got me through my whole work day and then threw them in the charging case and after work they are fully charged for my afternoon run. Despite all the positives, the OpenFit2 isn’t perfect. Since it’s an open-ear design, there is some sound leakage that is noticeable at higher volumes. If you’re in a quiet room or office, people around you might catch snippets of your music or podcast. Also, while the open-ear design is great for awareness, it obviously does struggle in noisy environments like a busy gym where I would have had to crank up the volume to drown out the background noise, which is expected. One little nitpick I have is its lack of volume control on the ear bud. I wish the bud had some sort of touch sensitive swipe that would allow you to control the volume without having to use your smart device. Pros Very comfortable for extended wear. Secure fit, even during physical activity. Clear, balanced sound for an open-ear design. Decent call quality with noise-canceling microphones. Long battery life with quick-charge capability. Cons Sound leakage at higher volumes. Struggles in very noisy environments. Bass isn’t as rich as in-ear or over-ear models. Overall, the Shokz OpenFit2 earbuds are a fantastic choice for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities and who also values comfort, situational awareness, and solid sound quality. These have definitely earned a spot in my daily rotation, especially for my outdoor runs and podcast listening while working in the office. If you’re okay with the trade-offs compared to traditional closed-ear bud designs, these earbuds are worth checking out.

When presented with the opportunity to use a set of "open air" earbuds for the first time, I was skeptical. Won't the earbuds allow too much noise in so I cannot hear the audio? Won't the bass response be terrible since there is no seal inside my ear canal? Won't everyone around me be able to hear what I'm listening to? All these worries were completely unfounded and put to rest during the first time I wore the Shokz Open Fit 2 earbuds! They are small and lightweight. I think that's a general requirement for something you will have hanging on your earlobe. In fact, I find them so comfortable that I typically put them on in the morning when I leave for work and I do not take them off until I get home for the evening! I've never been able to do that with any other set of earbuds because they usually become uncomfortable after awhile. The open air design allows me to stay connected with my outside surroundings. So, if someone speaks to me, I know it! Being situationally aware is key, especially in a field service job like mine. Don't worry about losing audio quality by choosing an open air set of earbuds like these! I was so impressed by the sound quality! Whether I was listening to music or focusing on a podcast, the audio was crisp and clear. The bass response was really great, even for not having an earbud jammed into my ear canal. The best part was, nobody around me could hear my earbuds, even at high volumes! The battery life is great. After wearing them all day I typically have about 30% battery remaining. If that isn't enough, the carrrying case doubles as a charger. The charging case is handy in ensuring the earbuds stay charged up so I can grab them and go! My only complaint about the charging case, which is very minor, is that it could be constructed of a little higher quality material. It didn’t feel completely premium, however, it gets the job done. A lot of other brands of earbuds that I have used have cases that feel a bit more well made and premium. I can overlook this due to how awesome the earbuds perform! These earbuds have trully changed how I listen to audio as I go about my day. The convenience of my ears not being obstructed while having superior audio quality and all day comfort are game changers! I haven't used any other earbuds since the day I pulled these out of the package!

The Shokz Open Fit 2 are a great open-ear bud, especially for those that have a hard time finding the right size fit, or that just want to hear the outside world with their music. The Shokz Open Fit 2 are made of good quality inside and out. Each bud is made of a soft rubber mixed with what feels like a glossy metal. They don’t weigh too much at all and are evenly balanced to rest right on your ear. It’s rare that I can find a set of earbuds that don’t leave my ears aching after wearing them for a while, which is why I’m extremely impressed with how comfortable they are after long hours of use. The charging case that the buds rest in is a little smaller than a hockey puck, and they fit nicely and snug inside the case. The battery life on the buds is amazing! So far, I was able to listen to them for over 3 hours straight and I still had battery life left. The case itself can be charged with the included USB-C cable, which doesn’t take that long to charge fully. As for as the sound quality goes, this is where the Open Fit 2’s really shine! I couldn’t believe how rich and clear my music sounded through these, but my biggest surprise was how well the bass performed especially without them being outside my ear canal. The sound quality on these is very impressive, these offer great details in highs and mids, all while allowing you to still hear the outside world around you. I was skeptical at how the open ear tech would work in loud environments, so I took these to a loud construction site to see if I would still be able to hear music… I was amazed that not only could I hear them, but they sounded extremely clear. I even tried using these on phone calls, and they work great. I was able to hear the caller very loud and clear and vice versa. Overall, I am very impressed with The Shokz Open Fit 2 ear buds. I believe they are a great innovation in open earbuds. They’re extremely comfortable to wear, even for long periods of time, they sound really good, especially for being open earbuds. I would highly recommend these to anyone who needs to hear the outside world while also listening to music.

This is my review of the Shokz OpenFit 2 Earbuds upon which I rate at 5 out of 5 stars! Out of the box, the product comes with a User Guide, Technical Spec Booklet, USB-C to USB-C charging cord, and Charging Case. Please ensure you fully charge the earbuds and download the Shokz app. To use the device, simply remove each earbud from the charging case and slide the earbud hook around the backside of your ear and center the speaker over your ear canal. Turn on your smartphone Bluetooth as the earbuds will already be in paring mode and make your connection. This is is and now you are ready to go! I love these earbuds as they are very comfortable. I'm always concerned with any earbud that hooks around your ears as I wear glasses. The fit is perfect and find no issues even after wearing for extended periods. These earbuds are great for those who don't like to have earbuds within their ear canal. To note, for this reason, these earbuds are NOT noise cancelling. These earbuds are designed for situational awareness so external environmental sounds will be heard. This is a great design for those who work in an office, run/walk, or ride a bike. I paired these earbuds with my music streaming app having an equalizer and was impressed with the immersive sound quality. As for using for a phone call, I found the sound to be very crisp and my caller found the voice quality to be very clear and crisp as well. Per the manufacturer these earbuds are to have 48-hours of battery life. When you are done using them, put them back in the charging case to get ready for their next use. I highly suggest these earbuds for anyone looking for light and comfortable earbuds with great sound and situational awareness. I hope you enjoyed reading my review and it helps in your purchasing decision.

I don’t want to call these “earbuds” since they don’t fit in the ear, but they are the easiest units to pair I’ve ever owned. Rather than fumbling with buttons on each unit while trying to connect to the phone, they pair by pressing one button on the case while charging. The case also has lights indicating if the case is charging or fully charged. The stated battery life is about 7 hours on a single charge and up to 28 with the case. Additionally, a 5-minute charge provides up to 1 hour of use. This device is an open-ear design that provides exceptional sound quality for phone calls and music. Shokz developed a technology called DirectPitch that makes the range of pitch from highs, and mids to bass clear. The open design works like a charm with no loss of clarity or volume. I can’t say enough about the level of comfort compared to other devices. These are by far the most comfortable, least conspicuous, and best-sounding units I’ve used. There is a physical button that controls music, calls, and volume, and touch controls are programable through the app. They charge via a standard USB-C cable.