SHOKZ OpenFit for 2023 Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone, Earbuds with Earhooks, Sweat Resistant, Fast Charging, 28HRS Playtime (Black)

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For you safety-minded folks who want to take on the world to your own soundtrack, the Shokz OpenFit lets you hear everything at once with open ears. This further restricts the maximum level, which is already limited compared to sporty in-ears like the Miiego Miibuds Play. When using them outside, like other Shokz headphones, you often need to get them up loud to get the best out of them.Instead of Shokz’s traditional neck-hanging strap, the OpenFit features two unconnected earbuds with over-ear hooks.

According to Shokz, the OpenFit earphones should run for approximately 7 hours when listening at 50% volume, which seems entirely accurate. I used the iPhone version, which keeps things simple and has a clean look that makes it nice and straightforward to deal with.

They’re intentionally designed to not impede your ear canal and therefore allow you to hear everything that’s going on around you. The low water resistance rating means that too much sweat could damage the device, and the fidgety controls aren’t easy to use while running or cycling. The first thing to note about the Shokz OpenFit is that how they sound relies significantly on where you’re listening, owing to the unsealed fit letting the environment in to compete with your music.