soundcore AeroFit Pro vs Shokz OpenFit Review | Best Open-Ear Earbuds?

[@felixf5211]

This came up in my feed. I've been listening to the Aerofit and Aerofit Pro for about a month. Both are very good for what they are. Simply put, if you're a person who put together an actual audio system in your home that doesn't involve MP3s, buy the Pro. No question. Better everything, and I don't mean more bass. Better articulated and deeper bass, sure. More space between instruments, more low-level detail, a more natural tonal balance. This is with its DSP engaged via its app. Without the DSP, as with the app's custom EQ, all that does out the window. Of course one can use an external EQ and maintain the DSP's operation. I don't see the need, personally. The non-Pro Aerofit, especially on sale, is a winner. If you're NOT a person who tries out various cables in his home system, these are great. You get the big picture with sins of omission, sonically, warm upper mids, they're comfortable to wear, cost effective, and I preferred their user interphase to the Pro. As for their phone performance and the like, no idea. I play music with an occasional podcast. Good luck. FWIW, I bought the Pro.

[@trevorhovelmeier1207]

Thanks for the erudite review, and just to mention, it's "interface". 👍

[@sam-515]

Wow. Amazing review. I really enjoyed the comparison..probably this was my first video of your channel and i think you are surely second best reviewer,first is still Andy’s tech tone channel for me. Hope you don’t mind..subscription earned btw😊. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@insidetechltd]

I really appreciate it, thank you 🙌🏼

[@nitroxhockey7786]

Great review. I live in Asia and the weather year round is mostly hot and humid. Looking for earphones for long term daily indoor and outdoor wear without the sweat annoyance cause by in ear buds and over the ear head phones. I had a chance to test the Shokz and found the vibrations tickling my ear annoying but sound is acceptable for podcasts and background music. That's it. Suffice to say i didn't purchase the Shokz. The AeroFit Pro might fit the purpose. Your review answered many questions i had about both products. Will buy the AeroFit Pro. Thanks.

[@insidetechltd]

Thanks a lot!

[@IanPalmgren]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. I had the Shokz for about week, but had to return them because ultimately the touch buttons were a non-starter for me. I just couldn't reliably get the controls to work when I was running, or out on the trail which lead to a very frustrating experience (having to stop running to change tracks was infuriating), and they didn't work at all through my winter gloves. Also, being limited to 2 control options per earbud wasn't enough for what I needed. Sounds like the Aerofits would cover all those issues though, ordering today.

[@insidetechltd]

Thanks a lot! Yes I agree, it sounds like simply having the physical button on the AeroFit Pro would solve your problem!

[@komotion]

Great detailed review, thank you. I particularly took note that you tested the switch to mono when using only one ear bud to see that it was not working as advertised on the Shokz - appreciate your attention to details. If you get a chance, I would like to see a comparisson pros/cons on bone conduction (e.g. Shokz OpenRun Pro) vs, open-ear air conduction (e.g. Soundcore AeroFit Pro). And if you can include in your testing process operating the controls using thick gloves. I am looking into which to get for upcoming ski season and trying to understand which version works best under a helmet and using with ski gloves on. Thanks you!!!

[@insidetechltd]

Thanks a lot! Sure! I have those here in the studio too. So the first two major things are 1. the open-ear earbuds sound much, much better than the bone conduction ones. Bone conduction always sounds muffled (because the sound is vibrating through your body). And 2. I think they are more comfortable too. This does very person to person but there's no clamping force around the head with the independent earbuds vs the bone conduction headband. I'm personally not a fan on the neck/head band because it's just asking to get caught on something - especially the Shokz OpenRun Pro design which doesn't sit snug against your head (unlike soundcore's adjustable neckband on the AeroFit Pro). I imagine that could be annoying under ski gear - definitely the earbuds should be better there. As for the gloves test: Obviously the button on the OpenRun Pro is nice and easy to press with gloves on - it's distinctive, larger and clicky. Soundcore's AeroFit Pro button is rather small and obscure - could be hard to press. Both may hard to press if the gloves are super thick. But Shokz the safer bet there. I don't think the better controls outweighs the benefits of the earbud design though - so even if you don't get one of these two, i'd recommend that style of earbud over the bone conduction neck/headbands

[@komotion]

@@insidetechltd Thank you for your detailed reply. I think you are spot on. I ordered both. Just received the Shokz Open Pro and am impressed by how small and high quality they are. Sounds is good enough (knowing to lower my expectation given bone conduction technology limitations). I am receiving the Soundcore AeroFit Pro on Monday. I am actually foreseeing the least budget-friendly decision of keeping them both! Using bone conduction for biking, skiing (whenever situational awareness trumps audio quality). Using open-ear for general use (walking, yard work) when situational awareness is not as important as audio quality. (I wish the Soundcore AeroFit had better, more accessible, buttons!!) Thank you for your quality video reviews and thoughtful feedback!

[@komotion]

@@insidetechltd Oh, also to note I got the "mini" version of the Shokz and the headband fits my head pretty well, with just a little gap. Eager to try the adjustable version of the Soundcore.

[@cai0]

Fantastic, detailed review, thanks! Would love a comparison with the non-pro version too. Cheers

[@insidetechltd]

Thank you!

[@DrummingMan1]

I love it! plenty of us folks like to hear what's going on around us during walks particularly if you have a visual disability! You need say GPS, whilst you walk you need your ears open to stay safe! Bring on more reviews like this please even the non-version looks interesting cheers mate!

[@insidetechltd]

Thank you! I totally agree. I find myself more and more using this type of earbud when out walking especially. I thought it wouldn't be something I was really interested in but i'm using them basically every day now!

[@Ares-vh8cm]

Able to show your customized EQ settings for the aerofit pro? With a firmware update they have many nice preset EQ settings but curious to find a personalized one.

[@vicentvanmole]

good review . I found most of the open earbud has a very weak bass ,which is obvious .Yet after trying 80% unit , I think Soundcore has done a better bass with a bigger driver .That is especially good when watching movie so it will not sound dry & distorted .

[@insidetechltd]

You’re right, most open ears have weak bass but soundcore’s is above average

[@denislevushkin1465]

Thank you for the review. Please help me with the right choice. I need to buy the headset for my daughter who is 11 years old. She is professional figure skater on the ice. She needs a headset during very intensive physical training in the hall. It is high jumps and fast rotations. Headset will be used within 1 hour during a training and mostly for online communication with her trainer via Skype call. The sporthall is noisy and it is important that teacher should hear my daughter via microphones well. My daughter is 140 cm tall and has small years of cause. Main criteria is comfort, very secure Passform against fail down from years and good communication channel. So, what is the best choice here? “Soundcore AeroFit Pro”, “Shokz OpenFit” or “Beats Powerbests”? She will use them 1 hour a day and will not listen to music. Only for training. We have no possibility to try them in the shop. We live in Norway and it is not allowed here. We need to pay first to try headset out.

[@billfincher8519]

Great review

[@insidetechltd]

Thanks a lot!

[@staceydowdy2916]

Yes, please. I'm getting into these types of ear phones.

[@nycx]

Fantastic comprehensive review. Subscribed. Can you please compare the Aerofit Pro to the Oladance OWS2?

[@insidetechltd]

Thanks a lot! I'll likely do a big comparison of all the best open ear, ear-hook style earbuds and i'm sure Oladance will be in that group too. I was thinking of putting the 'Pro' model in though, not OWS 2. Would that be alright? Or would you still want to know specifically about the OWS 2 model?

[@waldowsxxghostxx8577]

Yes I would prefer that at least

[@alur9160]

Agree

[@Yoser0405]

On my Shokz Openfit I've noticed up to an 8 second audio delay with multi point on when connected to my Samsung Galaxy Fold4 and Nvidia-SHIELD TV Pro. When I leave my home or far enough distance from my Shield the delay goes away. Along with the audio delay the double tap to play stops working, pause feature works but play does not. I have not heard anyone mention this issue. I don't have much experience with multi point other than my various sets of Galaxy buds and none of them have this issue. I wish I would have experienced this prior to Best Buys short return window.

[@insidetechltd]

Ah i'm sorry to hear that!

[@liaquatali2477]

Can you please do a comparison between Aerofit Pro and Emeet

[@Chris-dw3xl]

Which would you recommend as I do wear hearing aids ( don’t wear the hearing aids while running) at the moment I’m switching between pixel pro buds and Sony buds but it’s the feeling of them falling out and the touch to adjust volume , calls and track skipping cheers

[@insidetechltd]

I don't know which would be specifically better for someone who wears hearing aids. But Soundcore's earbuds have button controls if you don't like touch controls

[@Chris-dw3xl]

​@@insidetechltdok cheers for the reply

[@insidetechltd]

Sorry that’s not very useful. I’ve got another video on all the best open earbuds with ear hooks that might be more useful. All would solve the problem of falling out, there’s a mic quality winner which may be useful for calls too. Here’s the link, but any specific questions please let me know 👉🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpa3pKJpZrWEqdk

[@ahmetnurisaglik]

Very satisfied wz Shokz after used a lot of best brands. Happy that no more silicone tips in use. Wax n dirt etc. . Some will say maybe lack of anc. My first choice personaly is comfort. Without comfort is torture. The only point I will mention is a application in need in Turkey!? Thank you Shokz .Peace

[@insidetechltd]

For comfort they're great 👍🏼

[@Salim-px8bm]

Good work keep up 😀

[@insidetechltd]

Thanks a lot!

[@StevenConning]

I picked up the AeroFit Pro and was out looking for EQ settings to try out some different sounds. Was your EQ just to demonstrate it or is that how you listen? Did you just tune it by ear or did you use some kind of tool?

[@insidetechltd]

That was one of the real EQs I was using - I later toned down the highs a little but left the bass and mids as they were. I do often change to suit the genre though, and I almost always tune by ear

[@planetag310]

I just listened to the Shokz Open Fit earbuds at Best Buy - so glad they had them hooked up for customer demos. Unfortunately, I was very underwhelmed. They seemed somewhat comfortable, although the rectangular shape was pressing against my ear cartilage and causing some irritation. Sound quality was unimpressive for the price. Hardly any bass at all and the mids and highs seemed too bright and harsh for my liking.

[@insidetechltd]

At least you could try before buying!

[@planetag310]

@@insidetechltd Yes, I wish more brands would be available to try before buying. Or not buying, lol.

[@daunted2322]

very informative

[@insidetechltd]

Thanks!

[@kenaisekanasaki1848]

Hello, I don’t know if you will see this comment or not but what are the best earbuds I could buy if just being able to listen to my music loud, as well as clear but also deep and boomy when I want it to be as I am a huge fan of base while being able to drown out the outside world as completely as possible ?

[@insidetechltd]

Hello, I saw this and your other comment and I think what would fit your preferences best is Devialet's Gemini. The combination of sound quality along with noise reduction (the ANC is deceptively good) should give you that immersive quality you're after. Great bass too but not at the expensive of overall sound quality. Just FYI, there is a sequel model out now, but I won't be testing those for a few weeks yet

[@kenaisekanasaki1848]

@@insidetechltd ok, thank you! I was looking into the Technics a lot cause in your review you seemed to talk very highly of them but if you think the Gemini are better for me I would look more into those

[@kenaisekanasaki1848]

@@insidetechltd the only reason I am skeptical on them is cause I have never heard of them before even on other review channels but I have heard nothing but amazing stuff about the seinheiser MTW3

[@insidetechltd]

If you're skeptical then go for something you're comfortable with. MTW3 are also very good

[@kenaisekanasaki1848]

@@insidetechltd Sorry to comment again but would you consider the WF-1000XM5 or the Seinheiser Momentum true wireless 3 to be better for the criteria I had listed

[@Ted_E]

No UK option yet?

[@insidetechltd]

Not sure why but it looks like it's been delayed in the UK 🤔

[@deedeeclay0502]

Yes please review the regular soundcore earphones

[@insidetechltd]

I have reviewed almost every single one! 😂

[@deedeeclay0502]

@@insidetechltd whereeee lol

[@insidetechltd]

Well tell me which model you want to see and I'll link you the video!

[@MrSinusu]

Shokz is absolutely much much better in many ways. The only problem is that it is much more expensive.

[@yur1vgray.]

hmmm. i only have 2 controls on Aerofit pro.

[@mahmoudemad8228]

Shokz has a bug, and this was from their support mouth, it has some delay in hearing sound specially with videos from tiktok and utube or whatever, you will hear the sound bit late and not matching with the video or the movie. and this is a common issue that's why I sold this and got my soundcore which definitely much much better

[@natecarrier]

Mine have been honestly terrible. I've been debating returning to REI vs submitting for a replacement. On video calls at work it regularly drops into an impossible-to-understand robotic voice for 3-5s then back to normal. And every once in a while just one side gets a delay so they are off from each other. It makes my head swirl.

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

i wont buy shokz because of the short battery life , but i wont buy soundcore because it makes me disappointed for 2 times with L4NC and Q45 , they have a lot of bugs and incomplete function which makes them like they want to improve in everyway they can but in the end every aspect is not taken care of , by the way great review because a lot of ppl complained about the aerofit pro makes irritating at the top ear part after certain hours of usage

[@insidetechltd]

Just posted a video with another 3 options you might wanna check out!

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

@@insidetechltd thanks , you are the man

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

@@insidetechltdmay i ask why your aerofit pro has 3 button control customization ? i saw a lot of videos they only have 2 button control

[@tylerspruill928]

7 hours is short battery life?

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

@@tylerspruill928 yes , and i love my aerofit pro which is unstoppable !

[@rabbivj]

i like these better than the openfits, the neckband is a gamechanger. The battery i find with the openfits drains super quick. The case even drains like STUPID quick...

[@insidetechltd]

Can I ask why you like the neckband? Genuinely curious to hear what people think!

[@rabbivj]

@@insidetechltd it makes the fit soo much better without it

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

@@rabbivj you have to try it out for few days first before comment this , if it's uncomfortable then your neckband is gonna become a trash lol

[@rabbivj]

@@user-qn1zj5bs5p settle down…I already did try it for a few days….

[@kapikoyli]

😮😮😮