SHOKZ New OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones, True Wireless Bluetooth Earphones with Microphone, Earhook Earbuds with 48 Hours of Playtime, Fast Charging, IP55 Water-Resistant, with Carrying Bag, BlackCarbonfree Certified

I've been down the 'Open Ear Design' rabbit hole for a while now, and there's two things you notice right away - since your ear canals are (hopefully) wide open...The sound is like a Bluetooth speaker invisibly floating in space that only you can hear.Pretty cool.Oftentimes, though, that magic Bluetooth speaker seems kinda gutless.Not so cool.Because of this limitation, I have tried to spend my way into something with genuine punch...And this one smokes them ALL. Regardless of price.I finally have the kind of bass response I can live with in a form factor I can reasonably forget about all day. They're on right now because taking them off makes no sense. The damn battery lasts 11 HOURS. PER BUD. No obstruction at all - I can use a Qtip with them on. It's fantastic. And the lows are REAL - usually open ear designs deliver low frequency sound the way sparkling water delivers the taste of fruit - barely enough to notice. Not these. Real fruit juice this time.Could they use a few extra features? Kinda yeah, especially for this price point. I also have a pair of Cleer's Arc 3 Sport open buds (every feature you can imagine but roughly 100 bucks more) - and I would really like to see the Shokz support LDAC, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, and at minimum a more detailed EQ setup (5-band feels outdated, like a Sony Walkman from the 90's) - but the Shoks still sent those Arc 3's to the junk drawer by getting the basics absolutely PERFECT - fit, controls, sound quality are all in a class by themselves. If they ever roll out a Snapdragon Sound version of these with all the audio features and a case with a display, It's game over for the competition in the entire category.Multipoint works fine. It's a feature you didn't know you needed until you have it. I come home with these on (paired to phone), leave them on, then turn on the living room TV (also paired) and watch something too grownup for my little kids because I'm the only one hearing it. Dad Mode.Fit is impressive - they are comfortable, low profile, extraordinary secure (I can't imagine an activity outside of Jiu-jitsu or boxing that would dislodge them) and play nicely with both glasses and hats.Sound quality is excellent, and boy am I a snob about that. Actually, I would dive right into the custom EQ and draw a bass-biased Harman curve and tinker with it a little - then it really gets a chance to deliver. This little device uses a dual driver (essentially a speaker and subwoofer in miniature) setup so there's a lot more headroom before distortion creeps in - the arch enemy of open ear designs.In summary, yes these are $180 earbuds... and they are worth every dime, in fact punching above their weight at that cost. I recommend you believe the hype and spend the money. You won't regret it.

These open ear headphones are really differentiated. They’re light on the ears, provide clear and high quality sound, all while still allowing you to hear your surroundings. The ear pieces themselves feel very high-quality and premium. They also fit really well. The charging case, however feels a bit cheap in quality, but does work very well. The multi-connect function is really handy and has worked while for all my different devices (iPhone, Nintendo Switch, etc.).I was a bit skeptical of if I would like these as I usually prefer noise cancellation, but the fantastic comforting and quality sound really won me over!

I was wanting to replace my Airpods 2 with something a bit more secure and connection friendly. I ordered some Airpods 4, but after phone calls to Sony and Apple, it was deemed that they were incompatible with my Sony NW-A55 mp3 player. They were also incompatible with my spouse's Sony NW-A45. I was really taken aback as the player is only 4 years old and already incompatibilities are arising. Shame on Apple for allowing this.So I went with my second choice. I can't wear regular, in the ear earbuds, as I can't get appropriate seals. So I looked at various open ear models. I discovered the Shokz OpenFit 2's during my research but was leery about they fit. I decided to give them a try and was I pleasantly surprised.I have had them about a week, so here are my impressions. First, the fit. It's a little bit of a learning curve to put them on, but after a few tries, it's easy. Just turn them around the ear until they are in place. I was expecting them to fit over the ear canal but they actually sit a bit higher. I seemed awkward at first but I got used to it very quickly. And once on, they are very secure. And comfortable. I don't even realize I have them on. I wear glasses and had no issues.Second, the sound is very good. While I am not a real technophile, the bass and treble both come through. You can change the equalizer in the app or create an equalizer of your own. Very easy to do. And although not true noise cancelling, they really knock enough of the outside noise out to make listening very enjoyable. You can hear subtle outside noise, which is good if jogging or running with obstacles around.Thirdly, charging is quick, took a little over an hour. I have had them in for probably 10 hours and still have a 70% charge in the case.Fourth, the onboard buttons. They are easy to use, just a little learning curve again, trying to remember what one press does, 2 presses, etc. But they work fine. Nice to have volume controls on my earbuds!And finally, the connection. That was an issue with my old Airpods 2. Getting a connection was easy but I suffered constant connection breakups, especially when doing more active things with my old Airpod 2's. With the Shokz OpenFit 2, I still get fast connection and not a single connection breakup, even when playing basketball. It's amazing and so enjoyable!!In summation, these earbuds are terrific. I had never heard of Shokz before and am very happy I purchased them. Wish I could give them more than 5 stars!

AirPods ain’t got nothin’ on the SHOKZ New OpenFit 2 . The battery charge/power is superior. The fit is superior and the sound is superior. And they are cheaper.The only problem I had was getting used to the fit. They hurt the backs of my ear at first. But with a small adjustment in their placement they are so comfortable. I even forget that I have them on.Another adjustment I had to get used to is that they do not sit inside of the ear, like the AirPods. They sit outside of the ear. And you can hear everything that’s going on around you, unlike the AirPods. I used to feel so unsafe wearing the AirPods when walking or running, that I would only wear one at a time.The SHOKZ New OpenFit 2 are worth every penny. They stay on during workouts even fast paced road runs. They are also comfortable for long days working in the yard.The SHOKZ New OpenFit 2 are a must buy!