Shokz·earbuds
Shokz OpenFit
Based on 11 credible posts from Bluesky & Hacker News.
Low confidenceFew owner reviews so far, so this score can still move a lot. How we score
Scored November 11, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Most owners are happy with it: 64% of 11 reviews are positive and 18% negative. Praise centers on noise cancelling.
What owners like
Noise cancelling praised by 2 owners
“I’ve been using these a lot running and I prefer these over my Sony noise canceling over ear headphones.”
What owners complain about
Nothing two or more owners agree on yet.
What owners talk about
- Noise cancelling2 praise · 0 complain
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Every credible owner review, most detailed first. Bots, off-topic comments, and ones that say nothing about using it are left out.
I have a Shokz brand two-piece headset (the OpenFit 2+ i think?) that just wraps around the outside of the ear, with the actual speaker part held just outside the ear canal. [...]
Could be wrong but I don’t think the OpenFit version is for running or biking - it’s mainly for the gym. [...] I’ve been using these a lot running and I prefer these over my Sony noise canceling over ear headphones. [...] They also just released a new version that has even better sound called the OpenRun 2 or something similar and it seems to have an even bigger bone conducting audio device.
The difference is that the OpenFit are not bone conducting, they have speakers which sit over the entry of your ear. And I think that's the reason why they are not really working for me. Maybe I should give the bone conducting ones a try.
Shokz OpenFit ear phones. I bought them to be able to go running or cycling while listening to music and hear my surroundings. [...]
In case anyone is looking for a great pair of earbuds, I've been using the Shokz OpenFit 2 for the last half year, and they're just great for everything. Laying in bed, walks / workout, relaxing, and superb studio quality. Just felt like shouting 'em out cuz I've gone through a lot of earbuds, lol
I got a set of the shokz openfit air bone conduction earbuds about the same time as you got these. Haven't used them massively, but i've gone through about 6 case charges with them. You can start to feel them after wearing them for 5-6 hours but otherwise yeah, no bad.
You have to stop the constant podcasts. One help for me was getting the new Shokz Openfit 2+ earbuds. Since they are open ear devices and not noise canceling, I use them more and just have music on in the background of my life.
I swear by my shokz openfit. It goes very slightly past your $150 at retail price but I got mine on sale at best buy at one point. They don't sit fully in the ear which is a big comfort thing for me
This morning my headphones went dead within two hours after unplugging them, so I bought a new pair - Shokz OpenFit 2+. Looking forward to trying them out! Shokz are expensive, but they're the only brand I've found that don't give me a migraine or ear ache, so they're worth the cost!
Yes, I think for your use case they work fine. I also read a review from a father that watches his kids while listening to things on the OpenFit. However, outside with noise, I find them unusable.
The claims, and the evidence
What the brand claims
No published claims on file for this product yet.
What owners report
“I have a Shokz brand two-piece headset (the OpenFit 2+ i think?) that just wraps around the outside of the ear, with the actual speaker part held just outside the ear canal. [...]”
“In case anyone is looking for a great pair of earbuds, I've been using the Shokz OpenFit 2 for the last half year, and they're just great for everything. Laying in bed, walks / workout, relaxing, and superb studio quality. Just felt like shouting 'em out cuz I've gone through a lot of earbuds, lol”
“Shokz OpenFit ear phones. I bought them to be able to go running or cycling while listening to music and hear my surroundings. [...]”
“The difference is that the OpenFit are not bone conducting, they have speakers which sit over the entry of your ear. And I think that's the reason why they are not really working for me. Maybe I should give the bone conducting ones a try.”
Common Shokz OpenFit problems
Problems most owners who mention them agree on, plus ones owners are split on.
No recurring complaint pattern found across the reviews analyzed. That's a genuinely good sign — it means owners aren't converging on the same problem.