Shokz OpenFit | 3 Things to know before buying

My actual experience buying the Shokz Openfit and what you should know before buying it.
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[@Aesthetic_Al]

Update 🚨 Shokz added multipoint with a firmware update and it works well. I compared it to Oladance here if it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2ikgYl6ba6jkKM

[@DanielEvansMusic]

The fact it’s NOT sponsored means I’m in. So many channels paid to “review” it and they just turn into an ad. Good to see someone being honest.

[@MrSskh1214]

Same here!:)

[@skateata1]

Totally

[@londonl.5892]

They updated the firmware so now they have MultiPoint Pairing, and can swap between devices, all easily set-uppable from the app.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Should I do a shokz Openfit vs Oladance OpenEar next???

[@SubDUex]

Yes please! I had a pair of Oladance OWS, the adhesive for the screen got warm from body heat and the screen fell out and the screen got lost. Curious if the Shokz have the same issue or other issues

[@DroidLocks6971]

Yes

[@ricoviii1]

Do openrock pro vs openfit

[@zgbvz114]

Yes!

[@victoregalue]

That would be great, and if you can also compare to the Oraimo Open Pods, even better.

[@AlexRuddell7]

Thankyou for a completely unbiased review, I completely understand why companies sponsor KZbinrs and that’s completely fine, but it’s nice to have an unbiased fair review to rely on, also great video and cinematography, really well put together review, ordered mine just now, you’ve gain a subscriber 🤙🏻

[@donjohnston3776]

Thanks Al. I have a pair of SHOKZ OPENRUN. I don't like the connecting band. SHOKZ OPENFIT arriving today through Amazon. My plan is to limit controlling to 'answer phone' and device on/off. The big feature I like about SHOKZ products is maintaining situational awareness. Ear budds plug ears, a very unnatural & uncomfortable feeling.

[@MarketAndChurch]

Thank you for the non-sponsored review. None of the sponsored videos mention the lack of multipoint connection, which is important for me being able to switch easily between two phones. I appreciate it.

[@marianne992]

it now has the multipoint in the updated app

[@LewisVideoArchive]

Thanks for the comprehensive, honest review. Have been considering these for a while - this video hmade me order them. Looking forward to trying them!

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Just seeing this Lewis, thanks for the comment. Hope you like them!

[@londonl.5892]

I bought the Shokz based on this review and have not been disappointed. The only thing I might add is that the sound leakage is definitely still there, at a similar level to the openruns (not openrun pros) that I own. He says it's lower, but it seems very similar to me.

[@FacelessAssassin24]

Hows the battery life

[@londonl.5892]

Really good! A solid 5-6 hours of continuous use, definitely only charge once a day even on my most high-use days. And also with similar quick charging where you only need to put them in the case for like 10 min to get an hour or 2 of charge. Also they do a good job of saving battery when not active, without the connection issues of the Open Run.

[@airWade.]

When you increase the volume on this device, the bass becomes distorted, resembling the sound of a damaged speaker. To enjoy better music quality, you'll need to manually lower the bass using the app. I’ve just returned this product and got the Cleer Arc II Sport instead. I was just blown away by its sound quality. It’s got the best overall sound quality in the open-ear category and the bass it delivers is the finest you’ll get compared to other open-ears.

[@savagecountryvideos]

I also had that problem when I first paired up with my phones bluetooth. After troubleshooting i noticed It paired as two separate units, slightly off in phase/timing sounding like blown/damaged speakers. forgetting the device and repairing solved this problem as it seen them now as one unit. I was also going to take them back the next day I'm glad I didn't their great headphones for there design and purpose.

[@marilinpuig8562]

I have both the Open Run Pro Mini and tbr Open Fit.... I like them both very much. You're right, the Open Fit should also have multipoint connection like the Open Run Pro. This would really make them amazing.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Totally agree! I noticed this right away because after every workout I normally just switch from my Garmin to my Iphone. I had to do repair every time. Kinda sucks but idk if they can add that via an update.

[@marianne992]

it now has multipoint in the updated app. @@Aesthetic_Al

[@marianne992]

it now has the multipoint in the updated app.

[@nguyenquang5216]

@@marianne992 already have multipoint connection?

[@Rich-zb7vc]

good video. i found the issue with the case closing poorly can affect the charging, i now make sure the headphones are seated properly rather than just throwing them in the case. i wish the touch controls could turn off so i accidently did not hit them. even though there isn't multi point connections, i have them connected to spotify on my iphone, and can control it from my apple watch, which is nicer on my bike than pulling the phone out

[@cagrihekim1916]

Hi, Thanks for the review, how about Teams Call or Office Usage with this product? Is the microphone sufficient to handle such tasks?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

oh yesss. So funny that I have a video on these this sunday. 6 months later comparing them to the new Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. The Shokz added multipoint connection so ive been using them to get on calls on google meets and switch between my Mac and iPhone. Microphone works well too. Maybe this sunday video will help too.

[@pattgsm]

Excellent review and valid points. I hate in-ear ear buds and over the ear headphones for any type of work out because I always have to adjust, they sweaty, fall out or I lose one. Frankly I don't like anything in my ear and inner ear gets irritated. That's why I love the OpenRun Pro. However, they aren't the sleekest for daily drivers. I'll have to give the OpenFit a try.

[@neilk22]

I’ve had my openfit for a week now, im ready to donate my openrun to one of the kids now, there is no going back.

[@edwinchavous2937]

I just purchased and they do have multipoint now with the new firmware update

[@krissve]

I’m literally wearing them right now and I had to make sure I had them on and the phone wasn’t just on and loud because my son is asleep next to me. They are so loud and comfortable it feels like I have nothing on and the phone is playing normally!

[@Hans.Dewitt]

Your content is very underrated, keep it up man! Please do some comparisons with the oladance and bone conduction models.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

I appreciate that 🙏 Just ordered them yesterday and they arrive today. Thinking how I can really put these both to the test. Thanks Mate!

[@Hans.Dewitt]

@@Aesthetic_Al After watching your video I actually went out and bought the OpenFit that afternoon haha, thanks pal

[@OmarYoussef]

I've seen people talk about these products after multiple months of use and how the battery doesn't last as long after like 6-7 months and how easily they broke. What was your long-term experience with these?

[@JenniferMcSporran]

Hi, Your videos are very helpful. I have enjoyed the Aeropex Aftershokz model since 2019 but one side started having vibration sound. I contacted the company and since it was over two years they offered me a 20% discount on any product. I purchased the Open Run which I like but I don't actually find that the battery power is as good as the Aeropex. Being the start of winter here in Canada I wanted to wear them with a touque but it's awkward so I thought that the Open Air would be a better option. The main reason I bought the bone conduction in the first place was so that I could use them cycling and still hear around me. I wasn't sure from your videos if with the Open Air, I would still be able to hear sounds around me like cars coming up behind me whether I am walking or cycling? I'd appreciate your thoughts on whether or not the Open Air would meet these needs and if it would be worth returning the Open Run for the Open Air? Also, I have small ears and am wondering about the comfort of the Open Air since they seem to go into the ear a bit. Thanks Jennifer

[@Tangeffect]

Yes you can hear sounds around you

[@skateata1]

I did my first 10k today. I wore the jaydbird vista but I noticed alot of people wore this brand so I was curious. Idk how I would feel about it "hovering" over my ear.

[@kbpika]

Only question I have that I didn't see in the video.. Can you use just one side?

[@that.unknown]

How was your situational awareness while jogging with these? I am looking at getting them for cycling. Need something that enables me to still hear my surroundings clearly.

[@blairsomberg9391]

HELP...can you help me? One of my OPENFIT ear buds fell into a sink of water. I immediately dried them took a hair dryer to them but lost that great sound. low and muffled..Can anything be done??? uggggh...Please Help, Thank you

[@leonidas1176]

A new pair

[@drewa7606]

Great review!! Is the charging case similar size to beats fit pro? I'm looking for a leather case but can't find any

[@tjtthedj]

Out of curiosity did you ever try to listen to a audiobook or anything with them? I use to daily drive the shokz aeroplex, ran them for 3 years tell they finally gave out and im looking for a new daily and regular earbuds are just painful

[@Aesthetic_Al]

I listen to Podcasts, which should be similar. Sounds great! especially using "the treble" Sound mode on the app 👌. More detailed audio than my Openrun Pro

[@uruhara22]

what microphone are you using making this video? it sound so good and clear

[@Staroy]

shokz openfit

[@chrizracaldxb]

Thanks Man I just got mine today OCtuber 23,2023 Cheers from DUBAI UAE 🤟🇦🇪🤟

[@jonathanleach3914]

My openrun pro headphones have broken as the power button has stopped working. I’ve ordered a pair of these new ones because they don’t have buttons. My experience is that it’s the mechanical parts that break with electronic devices. Thanks for the review.

[@that.unknown]

I have had the Jabra Elite for over a year, it still works fine. I am looking at the OpenShokz for cycling but mehn I prefer buttons on my earbuds.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

This was such a great comment! I added it to the video I just uploaded this week because I didn't think of this. Much appreciated!

[@ExiledDoodle]

Any idea if they sync correctly to Apple TV or if the voices are delayed?

[@hasanidriss5563]

Thanks for the awesome review, but truthfully, the Downtown Runners LB is what made me stick to watch it all!! Great run club with great people

[@Jordan10AFC]

Just subscribed, great videos :) I have had 4 ear infections the last year with airpods so i need something knew. My airpods max are too big for the gym. I dont run but for everyday gym use would the pro run mini be better for me or the open fit? I guess the question is reallym how deep into your ear do the open fit go or just rest outside? TIA

[@Aesthetic_Al]

I really appreciate that Jordan. For everyday gym use I couldn't use the Openrun Pro. It would get frustrating listening to both the gym music and what im playing. Not a good experience IMO. The openfit are fairly decent. my new gym blasts the music and you can really drown the music. I had the volume at 70%. Hope this helps bro

[@b2bgood870]

Same ! Ear infections are a pain

[@snorttroll4379]

call quality test? and how are they compared to huawei freeclips and the freebuds 5 ?

[@asifjeckyl]

I just had these go on uncontrollable (runaway) volume increase while I was running, and then uncontrollable decrease down to full mute after single activation of the other side. Yikes! It was in high humidity and sweating conditions but still, that was the nightmare scenario. Really needs an update on sensitivity. I also find they are more painful at the back of my ears after wearing for a few hours, where the openrun were fine. But that wouldn’t keep me from wearing them.

[@BrianRPaterson]

Thanks for the insight. I'm always sweating buckets on a bike or getting rained on, so that kind of issue rules these out for me. I have avoided touch-screen bike computers for the same reason. Android phones in a jersey back pocket are also an issue because they sometimes try to dial 911. Cheers

[@pquach00]

I like the smaller case compared to to that of the soundcore but would prefer having bottom over touch control

[@Virtual01Gamer]

bought the black openfit and yes they now have multiconnection you can have them connected to any bluetooth device but you have to choose which audio that you hear. its cool.

[@Virtual01Gamer]

also its water resistant

[@nguyenquang5216]

Does it suppport multipoint connection now? via firmware update?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Yes they do now!

[@Leron...]

I just wish they had on-device volume control without sacrificing other features. Between play/pause, forward/backward track control, smart assistant, and volume up/down. Only 4 interactions is not enough.

[@jacktsaibr]

Openfit is not supposed to be used while running, that's something to keep in mind when we think it's inconvenient to press it for 5 seconds while running. The name Openrun is self explanatory.

[@penguins0392]

Do they work with earplugs like the bone conducting ones? Great review

[@ricoviii1]

No they are Air conduction if you put earplugs in you will block the sound

[@keram71]

Hi... I just bought OpenFit and I am really dissapointed regarding the sound of the earphones... Especially the bass... There are lots of destortion and cracking while playing and when bass boost is on it is really horrible to listen to the music. Is it just my pair of earphones or it is a general issue?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Have you used any type of Open ear or bone conduction headphones before? asking because you really don't get these for the audio experience. Lot's of distortion shouldn't be a thing tho if you can swap them out under warranty just in case. I normally use them in bass boost at 60% volume. That's the sweet spot for me. Good Luck Keram

[@keram71]

@@Aesthetic_Al Yes I used some before ... OpenRun pro fir example... I am familiar with the audio experience and it is not the issue... But the cracking while the volume is higher or on bass boost is unacceptable fot the earbuds of this price.

[@omao89]

Gracias! No sabia si pedirlo o no porque todas las reseñas sonaban patrocinadas. Creo que es la unica reseña imparcial que he encontrado. Gacias a tus videos pude pedir los míos con confianza.

[@titloveryummy1]

I have certain tones missing on my right ear so it's the bone conductors for me as recommended by an independent audiologist.i can hear all my music in perfect stereo without damaging my hearing further.

[@Qldsea]

Thanks for the tip, I also have concerns over my hearing and that’s why I haven’t been using earphones for many years. Just to confirm, it’s the bone conductors such as shoks openrun series your audiologist recommends right?

[@Loanguymatt]

I have a hard time picking up calls. I drop calls because there is a vague response.

[@DaManCave123]

Subbed due to quality

[@skellener]

No multi device connection is a no go for me. I hope you are right that they can be rev’d with a software update to add this functionality.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

🤞🤞Hoping on that!

[@stevendlent]

Same for me too. Would have bought on day 1 if they had multipoint....

[@marianne992]

they have updated it already. it has multipoint now in the app.

[@xoxoylla]

Can you use this 1 earbuds at a time?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

You can. Keep in mind to pair them to a device both earbuds need to be in case. If you lose one for example you will not be able to repair.

[@wanderingschenal]

Wow it looks super cool!! I always want something like that when I swim!

[@zhenloongng3272]

How about comparison between OpenRun Pro Vs Openfit, which 1 would you recommend?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

I like both. But the OpenRun Pro I can really only justify to use during outdoor endurance training. The Openfit can be someones daily drivers. If I had to pick 1 I would go with the Openfit (Comfort, Sound, portability better IMO) but the Openrun pro are on sale right for Prime Day for $124 amzn.to/3DcjCtY Hope this helps

[@HMC-p6p]

The case is definitely the weak point, I’ve got a pair, they lasted 6 months before they started having issues with charging. The left earbud would not charge correctly and or continuously discharge. Which now the left discharges twice the rate of the right. I did file a claim with Shokz and true to their warranty they replaced them. I do love these, they are super comfortable. (Edit) For the new pair, I purchased a case on Amazon to protect the case from drops and being crushed in my pockets or gym bag, hopefully this will prevent the same problem from occurring on the new set. I was shocked to see him swimming in these under water, I got mine wet once due to forgetting i had them on and taking a shower at the gym. I was so worried I would have ruined them just with that, but apparently they are a lot more water resistant than I expected.

[@_V__.]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@jovilai467]

How well is it for hearing surroundings? As it’s not bone conducting will I not be able to hear some quiet electric cars and bikes being behind me as clear as bone conduction earphones?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Bone conduction will be better with that for sure. Still these are better than any earbud on transparency mode but if you have this on a higher volume (70% and up) for those quiet sounds it could be rough.. I think they are worth the shot

[@StephanieHendrickcutecattheory]

Just bought them for running. Loving them so far. I never really liked their bone conduction ones.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Same! I like them over the OPENRUN Pro!

[@ricoviii1]

​@@Aesthetic_Alhaha love that you went swimming with them should of broke immediately maybe it takes time to get into the electronics because chlorine water like sea water will break things slowly 😂

[@markdejesus9239]

I have airpods pro and shockz and i prefer shockz why? I dont get stress on my ear

[@Aesthetic_Al]

💯for running I agree

[@RandallNewman]

I use the assistant to tell it to change volume. Double tap and then say set sound to 75 percent.

[@shiuhhueycheng5752]

Can you also use on Microsoft Teams in de office?

[@digitallyunbalanced]

Nice review of the OpenFit 😄

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Glad you liked it. Means a lot!

[@michaelsnedeker5555]

thanks for the great review

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Thanks for the comment on both Videos Michael!

[@cryptic3689]

Yay! A non sponsored video

[@HelloYoutube89]

The app allows you to pair to multiple devices. I just bought it.

[@Nayz13]

Anyone tried them with a Garmin Fenix 7 S watch? How was the sound quality?

[@THEMAX00000]

5:20 (not waterproof) also, he doesn’t clearly communicate, whether or not, they continue to play music while he was underwater, he says that, as soon as he came out of the water, they were still playing music. No idea what that means. There you have it, ladies and gentlemen.

[@Saboomafoo_]

I’m interested in these!

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Worthy trying! Shokz also offers a 45 day trial period

[@Margaret_Hemenway]

honestly great vid

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Means a lot! thank you

[@bbcdanang]

is it louder compare to freeclip from huawei?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

I never tried those but I do have the new Bose Open Ear shipping soon!! Video will be up but I want to be fair and use it for a week or 2. Maybe for the Atlanta Half Marathon coming up?

[@bbcdanang]

@@Aesthetic_Al my old shokz is broken.. and then I bought freeclip as a replacement but I think the sound is too low. I just bought another shokz (openfit one) it's coming soon I hope the sound is much louder. cz I always watch movies or podcast while I'm running at home

[@bbcdanang]

@@Aesthetic_Al my openfit has arrived and the volume level is same as freeclip

[@that.unknown]

I feel the same way about buttons. I only buy buds that have buttons.

[@deltaview2151]

Ordered today.. without Prime day deal, are expensive

[@final_mile_music9713]

They are IP54. Not for water immersion.

[@petebell271]

are the speakers on these go inside the ear ? or speakers on the out ? also taking phone calls on these video?

[@peterwolf1892]

Lack of multupoint was the only reason I didn't buy them. I have a work phone and personal phone. I expect the next version will have it.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

I pinned a comment bro. They released an update this week. It has multipoint with a firmware update and it works well so far

[@VandrefalkTV]

I would've looooved physical buttons.. guh

[@AR_III_]

Thanks!

[@Aesthetic_Al]

You bet! I appreciate the comment!

[@adam.gibson]

I really like their bone conduction Apex headphones. I use them everywhere just about. Not interested in these at all.

[@MLee611]

Well that's good for you.

[@vicentvanmole]

Own one ,hurt my ear after half hr .stop using.They don't sound good .Switch to soundcore airpro ,good bass

[@DroidLocks6971]

Im Listening Via My Beige OpenFit

[@rolandgreco]

without the multi point I will be staying away from these, I see myself using them with my phone as well as my laptop at the same time.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

oh yeahh with that set up you going to need multi point for sure.. I hope they can add it with an update 🤔

[@Nobody-xr9xz]

Struggling to increase and decrease volumes

[@snorttroll4379]

show. dont tell. show us recordings of the leaking sound volume

[@NietoShure]

Time to eBay those earphones after going into the water. 😮

[@Aesthetic_Al]

🤣🤣.. I actually got a 2 year protection plan on these this time

[@MilkShaikh]

Wish they were bone conducting and waterproof

[@snorttroll4379]

oh but you are sponsored. your motivation is for us to buy them via your link. you wouldnt say it was shit

[@saitamataipei9586]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸