Shokz OpenFit review: breezy listening review

Comfortable to wear all day; Effective touch controls outside of exercise; Reliable connectivity;

Lightweight build can affect secure fit; Battery life takes a hit at louder volumes; Charging case is pretty big;

Shokz OpenFit review

Secure fit during workouts; Decent battery life; Excellent companion app;

Mixed audio; Uncomfortable after long periods; Voice tinny on calls;

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II hands-on: stunningly quiet

Whether you spend $25 or $250 on a set of in-ear wireless earbuds, even the best-fitting pair eventually will cause fatigue and you will breathe a sigh of relief when you remove them. Not so with the OpenFit, a new set of open-ear earbuds from Shokz. Available starting June 28, the OpenFit ($180) come in black or beige and are crafted from ultra-soft and flexible silicone rubber and loop around your ear instead of being wedged inside it. Less than a minute after putting them on, I had completely forgotten I was wearing them. If it weren’t for a few compromises on features and sound quality, I’d want them as my exclusive go-to headphones. But I’ll get to that in a moment. Editor’s note: this review was originally published on June 28, 2023. At that time, the OpenFit lacked Bluetooth Multipoint, which contributed to a 6/10 score for the earbuds. Shokz has since added this feature via a firmware update and we have revised our review accordingly. Shokz (formerly AfterShokz), as its fans al...

Incredibly comfortable and secure; Stay fully aware of your surroundings; Very good call quality; Good battery life;

Mediocre sound quality; Not great for noisy locations; No wireless charging;

Bose kills off its Sport Open Earbuds as new players enter the category

Whether you spend $25 or $250 on a set of in-ear wireless earbuds, even the best-fitting pair eventually will cause fatigue and you will breathe a sigh of relief when you remove them. Not so with the OpenFit, a new set of open-ear earbuds from Shokz. Available starting June 28, the OpenFit ($180) come in black or beige and are crafted from ultra-soft and flexible silicone rubber and loop around your ear instead of being wedged inside it. Less than a minute after putting them on, I had completely forgotten I was wearing them. If it weren’t for a few compromises on features and sound quality, I’d want them as my exclusive go-to headphones. But I’ll get to that in a moment. Editor’s note: this review was originally published on June 28, 2023. At that time, the OpenFit lacked Bluetooth Multipoint, which contributed to a 6/10 score for the earbuds. Shokz has since added this feature via a firmware update and we have revised our review accordingly. Shokz (formerly AfterShokz), as its fans al...

Incredibly comfortable and secure; Stay fully aware of your surroundings; Very good call quality; Good battery life;

Mediocre sound quality; Not great for noisy locations; No wireless charging;

Jabra’s $100 Elite 4 are its most affordable ANC earbuds yet

Whether you spend $25 or $250 on a set of in-ear wireless earbuds, even the best-fitting pair eventually will cause fatigue and you will breathe a sigh of relief when you remove them. Not so with the OpenFit, a new set of open-ear earbuds from Shokz. Available starting June 28, the OpenFit ($180) come in black or beige and are crafted from ultra-soft and flexible silicone rubber and loop around your ear instead of being wedged inside it. Less than a minute after putting them on, I had completely forgotten I was wearing them. If it weren’t for a few compromises on features and sound quality, I’d want them as my exclusive go-to headphones. But I’ll get to that in a moment. Editor’s note: this review was originally published on June 28, 2023. At that time, the OpenFit lacked Bluetooth Multipoint, which contributed to a 6/10 score for the earbuds. Shokz has since added this feature via a firmware update and we have revised our review accordingly. Shokz (formerly AfterShokz), as its fans al...

Incredibly comfortable and secure; Stay fully aware of your surroundings; Very good call quality; Good battery life;

Mediocre sound quality; Not great for noisy locations; No wireless charging;