SHOKZ OpenFit 2 Review // BIG Sound from Open Ear Headphones?

Comprehensive review of the new Shokz OpenFit 2 open-ear headphones covering sound quality, comfort, fit, and how well they do for sports. You can get the Shokz OpenFit 2 here: geni.us/OpenFit2 (affiliate link that help support the channel - thanks!)
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[@pk9099]

I've been waiting for your honest, non-sponsored review as I was trying to decide whether to upgrade from the original OpenFit. I liked the originals, but I always felt the SQ was lacking especially when compared to my AirPods Pro 2. So, better SQ is my main reason to upgrade, and the physical buttons are a nice bonus. Thanks for helping me make my decision!

[@lucassoares4084]

They are still going to be far from the airpods SQ. Expect a better bone conduction sound quality, not a great "in ear" earbud quality . Try before buying if you can

[@myralchista]

I wouldn't bet it's unsponsored, but is probably honest

[@DesFit]

@@myralchista FCC guidelines require disclosing sponsored content. To be clear, this is NOT a sponsored video.

[@jasonfranciosa]

I bought both the OpenRun Pro 2 and the OpenFit 2 and tested both back to back for a while. Sound quality wise, the Openfit 2 wins by a large margin and has much more volume. Comfort for me is a wash since both have positives and negatives. The OpenRun Pro 2 is much easier to get on and off quickly and is truly open. These, while open, do actually block a bit of sound out since they do cover your ear slightly. My use case is primarily work from home and decided the higher sound quality is beneficial as I can actually listen to music on these and it sounds good enough to really enjoy it, the OpenRun Pro 2 don't get very loud and sound quality is not really good enough to enjoy music while I work. Both are great but decided the openfit 2 was better for me. The Mic's for video calls and phone calls are excellent on both.

[@robertcaceres3428]

Thanks for that. I have the open run pro 2 and really interested in these.

[@cappaculla]

Thanks for the video Des, very useful x

[@DesFit]

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[@Lovedigger]

Best headphones ever. Great job shokz

[@TonInter]

Nothing wrong with listening to some Michael Bolton from time to time. :) Great review as usual, thanks!

[@DesFit]

Haha, thanks!

[@kevinb6102]

Cool video thx. What state were you riding your bike in?

[@PatrickVroonland]

Are these only available in the US for the moment? I checked the website but in the Netherlands not visible yet.

[@Westcoast_Kyle]

Quick question can you use these on a flight ?On a long hull flight, my ears get 😊 with over ear, and my buds

[@MusclesfromB]

Omg desfit is bouldering too? You beast, is there anything you cant do? :)

[@Michael_k128]

Do you prefer these over the Bose ultra open earbuds? And which one is more comfortable?

[@fitgearhunter]

Love this review and these are like the dream earbuds for me. But I do a lot of calling, and I mean a lot. How would you say they compared to AirPod pros as far as clarity on the microphone from somebody receiving them on the other end? I watched the part with the sample but just wondered if it was better, the same, or worse. Thanks!

[@DesFit]

AirPods Pros are some of the best when it comes to microphone quality but these are quite good. Thanks!

[@NathanBudd]

I really want to be able to trigger the voice assistant with the physical button. If I'm out running/riding and need to stop to make a call it's so much easier if I have gloves on and can just use voice to dial out.

[@volcanobro8443]

You can program it in app

[@BartomiejGrenda]

Does the case support wireless charging?

[@lustyd]

Curious did you use the Fenix 8 and start an activity? Would like to see those tests on video as significant number of people have issues on Garmin once an activity starts so would be nice to find dependable headphones.

[@DesFit]

Yup, both inside and out. In fact I’m over an hour into a TrainerRoad workout right now and they’re solid.

[@michaellanger5671]

I tried a few bone conduction headphones but on the bike, they were all disappointing. I usually use Bose Frames but they bleed a lot of sound and after many years, the battery doesn’t hold the charge for more than 3-4 hours. But the shokz open ear might be a great successor because Bose doesn’t produce the Frames anymore

[@DesFit]

I’d check out the OpenRun Pro 2 for cycling. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goHOkGydhcmIpcksi=q95PqUa3Dzg9O_CC

[@luxsasha]

imho the buttons are a huge upgrade, the touch was horrendous on the previous version and I stopped using mine because touch was so unreliably hard to use.

[@JJPanozzo1]

Hello, on occasions when I only wear 1 earbud, is there a way I can increase and decrease the volume or do I have to adjust (up or down) from my phone? My Powerbeats Pro can adjust volume from either earbud and hope that I can do the same with these. Thx

[@jorgefranciscoessayan2081]

First of all, thanks for the video. I was about to buy the OpenRun Pro 2 until I saw the video and now I have a question. I want them for running, since the ones I'm using right now are JBL ENDURANCE II. These have impeccable sound, since they go inside the ear. But my biggest problem is that I sweat a lot during exercise, and the sweat gets between the ear and the earphone, and it wets the entire earphone as well, and causes the sound to be lost to a large extent. Now, if I want to use them at home, for whatever, they are impeccable. With all this I want to ask you which one do you recommend: Openrun 2 or Openfit 2? Thanks.

[@DesFit]

If you’re after the best sound quality, the OpenFit 2 will be the better choice. I don’t think sweat will be an issue since these don’t go into your ear canal and the speaker kind of hovers over it.

[@Fredddoh]

​@@DesFit I had the original open run pro, and when I run in a hot humid environment, my sweat will actually run inside the top facing port and block out most of the sound. Will I have the same problem with the open run pro 2 or the open fit 2?

[@1714allen]

thanks - for road/gravel biking, could you please give your opinion comparing the wind-noise/sound quality of this to: (1) openrun pro2, (2) bose ultra, apple (3) airpod4 & (4) airpod pro2.

[@MattSwain1]

I find the increased volume idea to be a bit at odds with the product. If you have something sufficiently loud next to your ear then at that point you might as well be wearing isolating headphones as you’re not going to hear the world around you which is supposed to be the point of these designs. I’ve got an old model of the bone conduction headphones and I think when they die, I’ll replace them with a similar pair. There’s definitely times when they are a bit quiet but battling noise with more noise doesn’t seem the right solution

[@DesFit]

There's still some amount of outside coming into your ear, bone conduction may be better but it's certainly not like a completely closed off design.

[@1881Gordon]

I actually tend to disagree with the OP. I have the openFit 1 and whilst the Volume is adequate, I find that when you're swamped with outside noise I do feel (very occasionally) that it would be nice to have just that little bit more in terms of volume, whilst still being able to hear my surroundings... Subjective, of course, but Just my Opinion.

[@Jarek.]

IP55 Water Resistance ... simply too low for me. I had Shokz OpenMovie (also IP55) - died after 4 month of heavy use during cycling workouts. Replaced on warranty. Then died again. And again. Returned and changed to Shokz Aeropex (IP67). Survived two years and 3 months and died (3 months after warranty here in UE). Ok, now have OpenSwim, IP68. I hope this will survive for longer 😂😂

[@bryan9154]

Is it sound quality significantly better than the OpenFit Air?

[@DesFit]

Yup. The Airs were pretty close to the original OpenFit and there’s a noticeable difference.

[@AHungryHunky]

Thats pretty impressive, the Open Fit Air are the best sounding headphones Ive owned.​@@DesFit

[@Mdogbrown]

Is it possible to sleep with these on your side?

[@DesFit]

Possibly, certainly not as much pressure as in ear or wrap around but it could depend on ear sensitivity.

[@V_003]

I have the openrun + pro 2 and had openrun fit 1 for few months and all these headsets are very comfy (especially open fit), I sleep wearing at least 1 of these almost everyday, very good for listening to asmr videos.

[@Mdogbrown]

@ thank you!

[@parkerkerth8446]

They never charge in the case :/