CHF125.–
Shokz OpenFit
ANC, 7 h, Wireless
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67 reviews
Not quite catering for its niche
The longer I use the headphones, the more I think the Open Fit aren’t specifically suited for sports – unlike the Open Run Pro. Why? Because the touchpad’s too small and sensitive for workouts. What’s more, you really need to turn up the volume, which doesn’t make for a very nice audio experience. And the fit isn’t great, either. The IP54 protection, which tells you how dust- and splash-proof the headphones are, is low compared to other sports headphones. This doesn’t exactly scream heavy outdoor use.
For these reasons, I’d say the headphones are more suited for general everyday use. So in which situations do the Open Fit come into their own? In an open-plan office, I’d go for noise-cancelling headphones. In the gym, I prefer earbuds that cancel out background noise but can be switched to transparency mode, which lets in ambient noise. The lack of an on/off switch isn’t great either. Especially when I take the headphones off for a bit without putting them in their box. Why? Because they stay connected and prevent me from taking calls with my iPhone.
Put simply, I fail to see a clear use for the Open Fit. And when it comes to running and other sports, I prefer to stick with the Open Run Pro. They’re a better fit, have easier controls and are less prone to acoustic interference thanks to their bone conduction technology. I get the feeling Shokz went a bit overboard with its claim that these are open-ear sports headphones suitable for everyday use.Pro
- ambient sound remains audible
- individually configurable via app
- good noise cancellation during phone calls
- solid sound with a strong bass for sports headphones
Contra
- no on/off switch
- loose fit without locking option
- audio drowned out by noisy surroundings
- no clear niche being catered for
- touch controls prone to problems during workouts
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Battery always empty! Headphones cannot be switched off and are empty after a few days.
In principle, the headphones are actually good overall. But that makes them virtually unusable for me:
I have already written to Shokz support and they have told me that there should be a standby time of 10 days (without use). So if you use them once and don't recharge them straight away, they could be finished two days later.
So you can't switch them off. So they are always on standby. So even if you don't use them, you have to keep charging them.
So I fully charged the headphones plus the charging case and put them to one side. Then I wanted to use them for cycling. Unfortunately, they were completely empty, so I cycled without them. Then I fully charged everything again and put it to one side. After a few days, I wanted to use them again. And? Completely empty again, of course.
How sensible is it that you have to charge the headphones almost every x days if you want to use them for 2 hours a week and can't plan exactly when that will be? So always charging every 2 days.
Even the great charging case that can charge the headphones x times doesn't really help.
Then please install an off switch or do it properly.
Let's not even start on the waste of resources or the deep discharge of the battery.
Pro
- Open ear is good
- Sound is also ok
Contra
- Always switched on, cannot be switched off
- battery always empty when you need it
Top product for a fair price
I compared them with the Bose Ultra open earbuds and I have to say that the sound is fuller and the wearing comfort during sport is better. And the price is almost half that of the Bose earbuds. I can only recommend the Shokz products.
Pro
- Wearing comfort
- Sound
- High-quality feel
A flight of fancy for my needs
Pro
- Super sound
- Super comfortable to wear
- Easy handling
Contra
- Price
top sound, guter halt
Good, firm wearing comfort, good sound
6 out of 67 reviews
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