Shokz OpenFit Pro

Source

DesFit

Key Takeaways

• Overly soft silicone ear hooks lack rigid clamping force, bouncing and shifting incessantly during sprints and HIIT burpees.
• Open acoustic architecture suffers from drastic low-end roll-off; kick drums sound tinny, thin, and devoid of energetic impact.
• Microphone wind noise mitigation is virtually non-existent during outdoor cycling, inundating phone calls with roaring air noise.
• Bulky, oversized charging clamshell case creates an unsightly and uncomfortable bulge in tight running shorts pockets.

✅ Pros

• Open-ear design preserves critical ambient traffic situational awareness
• Soft liquid silicone coating feels smooth and hypoallergenic
• Decent 6-hour standalone playback stamina per charge

❌ Cons

• Floppy earhook structure bounces loose during high-impact workouts
• Anemic, hollow low-frequency response ruins workout music
• Terrible outdoor wind reduction turns phone calls into static
• Overly chunky charging case is cumbersome to pocket

📝 Verdict

"Branded as a Pro sports earbud, yet it slips during sprints and lacks bass punch. Fails at its core mission."

Source

• Video: Best Open-Ear Earbuds for Running? Shokz OpenFit Pro Tested
• Channel: Shannon Morse | Type: Review | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• Aimed at people who need awareness of their surroundings: running, hiking, working from home.
• US$250, with open-ear noise reduction (not ANC), Direct Pitch 3.0 and head-tracked audio.
• Ultra-soft silicone ear hooks cause no pressure even after hours of wear; but the earbuds and charging case are bulky and stick out in a pants pocket.
• Music is clear without distortion, but even with EQ adjustments the bass isn't full enough.
• Noise reduction makes nearby voices quieter but still noticeable; a quick charge gives 4 hours of playback, and the case supports Qi wireless charging.

✅ Pros

• Comfortable, pressure-free fit
• Excellent battery life, wireless charging support
• Keeps you aware of your surroundings and safe

❌ Cons

• Bass isn't full enough
• Bulky earbuds and charging case

📝 Verdict

A great fit for open-ear fans who want safety and good sound, but don't expect the results of in-ear ANC.

Source

• Video: Headphones with Noise Cancelling that Don’t Stick in your Ear - Shokz OpenFit Pro Showcase
• Channel: Linus Tech Tips | Type: Review (sponsored by Shokz) | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• The video is sponsored by Shokz; the OpenFit Pro is an open-ear earbud with active noise cancellation.
• Noise cancellation was tested with pink noise, an ideal scenario; three microphones work with AI call noise reduction.
• The sound quality is good enough to hear the details of new songs and the characters in audiobooks, making it the best Shokz the reviewer has heard.
• There are 5 EQ presets plus a custom EQ; the ear-hook design stays stable even during intense exercise.
• It uses physical buttons rather than touch controls, so it's hard to trigger accidentally when wearing a hoodie; the app works on both Android and iPhone, and the price is US$250.

✅ Pros

• Open-ear design doesn't feel stuffy and stays secure during workouts
• The best-sounding Shokz generation
• Physical buttons, cross-platform app

❌ Cons

• Open-ear noise reduction is limited, and the test scenario was idealized
• Sponsored video, lacking long-term usage information

📝 Verdict

Great for people who work out and don't want something plugged into their ears; its sound quality and noise reduction perform well among open-ear earbuds.

Source

• Video: Shokz OpenFit Pro | Noise Reduction Open-Ear Buds!
• Channel: Tech Spurt | Type: Review (sponsored by Shokz) | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• The video is sponsored by Shokz; the UK price is £219.
• Compared with the OpenFit 2+, the design is more refined and slightly longer.
• The app shows battery level, EQ presets (bass boost, treble boost) and various features; wear detection auto-pauses playback.
• The low-frequency hum of the studio heater is effectively reduced; the call algorithm nearly eliminates background noise.
• Total battery life with the charging case is 50 hours, roughly halved with noise reduction on.

✅ Pros

• Reduces ambient noise even with an open-ear design
• Long battery life
• Good call pickup

❌ Cons

• Battery life roughly halves with noise reduction on
• Sponsored video

📝 Verdict

The first open-ear earbuds with noise reduction the reviewer has tested, and the development of this technology is worth watching.