AfterShokz OpenFit

Light and comfortable ; Fantastic for awareness ; Great sound and customizable

Sound leaks ; Earhook not always ideal ; No multipoint pairing

The Shokz OpenFit true wireless earbuds sit outside of your ear canals, delivering quality audio almost as good as in-ear buds while allowing you to hear your surroundings – perfect for fitness and everyday awareness. At times the fit needs adjusting,...

Comfortable fit ; Decent sound quality for open-ear headphones ; IP54 water resistance ; Better suited for everyday use than bone-conduction headphones

No wear detection ; Very little noise cancellation prowess to speak of ; Ear hooks aren't ideal for people who wear glasses/sunnies

Thanks to their open-back design, Shokz's OpenFit headphones let environmental sounds enter your ears without compromising too much on sound quality. However, the lack of noise isolation and sound leakage may be drawbacks for those seeking a personal...

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

Comfortable wireless earbuds that safely deliver bassy and customisable audio, but not everyone will gel with the the earhook design.

Supremely comfortable ; Great audio (after a few tweaks) ; Reasonable battery life

Expensive for what they offer ; Design offers no noise isolation ; Sound leakage at higher volumes

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

“The OpenFit won't blow you away on sound quality, but they're incredibly comfy.”

Soft silicone. Good battery life. Incredible bass. Comfortable to wear. Calls sound good. Can hear ambient noise. iOS app is easy to use.

Fit is very insecure. Upper registers sound fuzzy. Buttons are unreliable. No Android app yet. Noise-canceling only works for other people, not you.

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

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

The Shokz OpenFit will stay securely on your ears, even during vigorous workouts. However, the audio struggles when turned up full blast.

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

Comfortable wireless earbuds that safely deliver bassy and customisable audio, but not everyone will gel with the the earhook design.

7 hours play time and 5 minutes will give an hour charge ; $289 price ; Clear sound output for all media tested and crystal clear calls ; Light, comfortable earbud design

Two tap technology required instead of one tap technology to turn on music

In conclusion, the sound is impressive especially with the added bonus of being able to still take in muted sounds around you which has the added benefit of safety when walking or running. It’s apparent the busy consumer was considered during design...

If that sounds like something you’re looking for from your next pair of earbuds, the OpenFit are the clear recommendation for an open-ear model with the convincing sound quality you’d want for a product of its price.