SHOKZ OpenFit Air Review // Premium Open-Ear Headphones at a Budget Price! 

The best review of these I have heard thus far, especially in explaining the difference between the Airs and original Open Fits. I loved the originals, which I gave to my son. Happy to have a $50 less expensive alternative, as I found myself missing the originals.

First time on your channel (was looking for shokz reviews). Very well done. Thank you for including about glasses and hats, those are always factors for me.

thanks for the review, love the clarity and clear & concise verbiage / examples

Got these just now, they are unbelivable for comfort even compared to the regular bone conduction ones. My previous go to for open fit was Sony Link Buds, but they kept falling out. These are rock solid, very impressed.

I just bought these about a week ago and so far they are absolutely awesome. Great battery life. Sound quality is superb. I'm actually hearing things in some Pantera songs I've never heard before even after hearing these songs for 30 years. Stuff I've never heard with any in ear buds. I use these at work for an 8 hour shift and they actually last all day. Well I put them on the charger during my 30 minute lunch. And I do a 2 hour walk everyday after work. And I love that they just wrap around my ear and they just stay. In ears always kept slipping out of my ears especially during a walk when im all sweaty. I am just super happy with these open fit airs.

For security you could put a loose length of fishing wire through the loops in the new design and tie them to your bike helmet :)

I still prefer the bone conducting because I can pull them down around my neck and they stay securely there when running even when pulled down on one side.

I have the Open Run Pros and they’re the absolute best pair of headphones I’ve ever used. I love being able to run outside or run errands and be 100% aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately I just can’t stand the headband and find it annoying. I use them while working since I’m wfh and also when going to bed, and the headband is always getting in the way of resting my head back whether it’s on a pillow or the chair headrest. I really wish they’d release another bone conduction model without the band, I’d be interested in trying these Open Airs but I’m a bit reticent since they’re air conduction, so I’m afraid they’d wake my gf while I use them in bed which I don’t have to worry about with the Shokz.

The TOZO Openbuds are a much better option in my opinion especially for the price point. They have an adjustable earhook making the audio more prevalent. I returned my Openfit Airs.

I just bought these headphones yesterday at Best buy and I love them they work good

Your reviews are simply TOP. Great job 👌

I purchased the OpenFit Gen 1 last July because of Dez's review, best fitness related purchase ive made in the last year 👌🏻👌🏻

I switched from the openrun to open fit for daily home usage on one ear. The openrun is better working while gardening

I sent back every bone conduction headphone since I found them lacking for podcasts or audiobooks when you have wind and ambient noise during bike riding! I prefer my Bose sunglasses which have great sound and protect my eyes 👍🏻 But great clip …thanks Des!!

Very nice review except, (or did I somehow miss it?) I didn't hear any talk of which Codecs are supported. Turns out that it is only SBC and AAC, which means that the overall sound quality will be marginal at best (slightly better with AAC, but with the latency impact).

The update to Open run is so good

Love your thorough reviews. Thank you! I wonder how these compare to the Bose Ultra Open.

How's the microphone (in a room vs on a bike)

I took SoundCore sport x10 - very solid and cheap sports buds

I'm wondering how it will be at par with theSoundcore Aerofit Pro

I tried the OpenFit and had many issues where the Bluetooth drops or sounds robotic on phone calls. Have to return those-Have you had any issues like this from your testing on either your OpenFit or OpenFit Air? Wondering if there was an improvement in Bluetooth technology between the models

I’d like to know your thoughts on the tozo open buds. They’ve been getting a lot of attention lately for their price to performance ratio, rivaling headphones 2-4 times their price.

I'd be curious to see if they will suffer with the internals breaking loose and rattling. I know it has been a problem for some(including myself) with some of their other products.

Have you had a chance to get a hold of some Bose Ultra Opens, if so, are they worth the almost 3X premium?

Funny i was just watching your previous video about the Openfit.

Thanks for the great review Des! Between these and the original Openfit, do either press against the tragus (the flap that covers the ear canal), or do they have little/no contact with it? I very easily get issues from pressure on that area.

I could not find the app in App Store. Is it available in only some regions?

I have the openfit (originals), which i choose over competitor open ear headphones, as i tried a few options. But after many runs with them, I've had a few issues. 1. Accidentally presses when wearing a more fitted hood due to rain i find common 2. Them not disconnecting from my phone when I put them in the case I would love to have the option to turn the touch buttons off as that would solve the accidentally presses

Thanks man for this excellent review! I wanna ask: I love to run, and music is an important part of my running routine. I sync my Forerunner 265 with a pair of WF C700N which provide great sound and have ANC. But the fit is highly unreliable and uncomfortable for long sessions. Haven’t tried neither Bone-conduction or air conduction before, but I’d love something good sounding, comfortable and with good fit. I’ve been eyeing this airs, but haven’t discarded the open run. Are the airs secure? Are preferable over the openrun sound wise? Thank you Sir!!

Which one would suit better for running? I know that many use openrun for running but I see that the open fit air looking better. Is the open fit air also more comfortable even when it’s off? In comparison where u can just put the open run around ur neck.

These don't solve the problem I have with bone conduction earphones. Anything that sits on top of my ear *with* my eyeglass stems *hurt*. This is why I'm using Bose Ultra Wireless Open earbuds now. I had to invent my own retention system for the Bose, being concerned about losing them out on the road...but that's another issue. I no longer listen in pain.

Nickel! Oh dear, thanks for the heads up on this Des. Why can't earbud companies use another metal (anyone other than LG)? I can't be the only one who is super sensitive to nickel and latex.

Thanks for the video. Would you happen to have an update on the Dual Noise-Canceling Mic? Wondering if this would be a good option to use for work calls (both Teams and phone). My current wired apple headphones with the mic literally pick up anything and reslly loud and can annoy my coworkers. Always have to be stressing about muting and unmuting myself constantly.

can i wash it? what i love about their bone conduction phones is that i can wash them thoroughly with soap after a run or ride. if yes, i will definitely buy one

You spell quickly about the microphone… how old does it do outside in a noisy street? Does it do a good job in filtering background noise?

I had the originals and they were plagued with horrible battery and charging issues. Never again.

have you had any issues with them chargng? I have had 3 pairs of openfits and they all stop charging in the case

You missed the microphone comparison !

I could never make the switch- too many people have told me the issue of either of them coming off was stupid annoying. Also if they have a touch sensor I've always had issue with earbuds thinking my wet hair is my finger and pushing the volume to max or turning off ;n;

If you are to choose between these and oladance ows sport, which will it be?

That's an awesome price

Just one more thing that was missed, and is important. The sound quality is not as good with the new openswim pro models, less BASS, and ONLY the 9th generation OPENRUN PRO has this feature. The older bluetooth with respect to sound codecs is irrelevant as the speakers are not studio quality anyway, so the bass feature is probably critical.

Just wondering how people with hearing aid will react with this as they are complaining when I use my Bose frames during my daily commute.

Gotta say I was surprised to see that you listen to The Nuge

Good review. Personally, I think this type of headphone is terrible: the sound is nothing but weird. I tried these in the shop and within 30 seconds was, "No way".

Will this method be damage your hearing like wearing earbuds can? My wife has a problem with hearing and she quite enjoys her OpenRun but doesn't like earbuds. Damage is probably too harsh a word, but more wondering if this tech is harder on your hearing than bone conduction

Any tips on pairing? I can’t get them to pair.

Bet wind noise is awful on these

Lost me at touch control. Worst feature on any product. Accidental pause or skip ruins experience no matter how good the sound quality. OpenRuns are great with physical buttons.

The use of the term air conduction harms consumer decision making by presenting the technology of open air speakers as a novel or new technology. @desfit I understand why manufacturers like Shokz promote the term, however I would appreciate if reviewers refrain from making consumer decision making more difficult. At worst the consumer is misled by a gimmicky term, at best the consumer recognizes what is a marketing term. The use of the term simply has no place in informing consumers.

Air conduction and bone conduction are medical definitions of hearing. Not as complicated as you think. - Board certified ear doctor

Damn i just got the regular openfit today :(

How many times can Des say the word “open” in one video? 😜

I don’t like that they look phallic

SHOKZ OpenFit Air Review NOT buy these headphones, you will be DECEIVED: can ONLY be used on the phone, cannot be installed on the iPad, nor PC, MC

only brand i won't buy SHOKZ

Air Conduction is a horrible marketing term.

talks to fast and to much

The open fit air - It's absolutely useless for running - the touch function is dreadful, esp when sweating, they are not responsive and sometimes don't work. When changing songs, the song skips and sounds awful. I have tested these twice on long runs and consistently bad - my honest review is coming soon

Thanks for the review. I’m looking forward to your OpenSwim Pro review!

Shokz Openfit Air vs Anker Aerofit Pro?

I know that with the original openfit I couldn't use them at all when cycling, even at lower speeds of 14 mph or so. So if these actually are still usable at 20 mph that is a win for me.

I recently lost a pair of openruns. If these were IP67 like the openruns, I'd instantly buy them

I have the Openrun pro and the openfit Air. The reason why I got the openfit Air is the volume. The case for the Openrun is ridiculously big and take too much room in the bag.. For travel the Openfit are the better option.

This is fantastic. How is sound quality or mic quality for calls? And within that for sound quality - how loud is volume? I use Powerbeats Pro for calls in the car and I often have to strain a little bit to hear the person on the phone

are they usable on high speed biking? can they fight with wind noise?

Hi can these be used with ear plugs as I would have to wear ear plugs with them at work due to health and safety?

Thanks, Des! Office Space reference ftw!

I use my aftershokz mostly when taking a shower or for walks and jogging in quite areas. Their products are useless for road cycling as the wind noise quickly overwhelms the music. It's worse for podcasts as missing words here and there constantly forces the user to rewind. I don't think speaker style would resolve the wind noise issue, so I'll continue using ear buds for now.

I always enjoy your reviews! I’m enjoying mine-lightweight, fits well, good sound quality, sleek looking. Just really wish they had physical buttons!!

H Des. Just awaiting delivery of my OpenFit Air headphones. Saw your review, excellent. Have been a Shokz wearer for several years, first with the Aeropex then with the Open Comm which I used for working from home prior to retirement. Got the OpenFit originals mainly for listening to music and podcasts. Hated regular headphones and earbuds, a combination of gluggy sweaty ears and that feeling of isolation and a lack of awareness around you. My wife is being donated my 'old' OpenFit while I'll use the new Air version. Oh and good for gaming and answering my wife's questions simultaneously 😂. Again super review. Bill in Bonnie Scotland

Thank you for your video. Could you please confirm if they are compatible with the running watches with music? I had problems connecting it with my Garmin sq music

Holy in depth reviews batman! Thanks for this.

Hi, excellent review! I'm big into road cycling and I was wondering whether these or the new openSwim Pros would do the job better? I love that these are quite a bit cheaper and give better sound quality but I'm worried about not being able to hear cars properly with them on. How much better is the sound quality on these than on the openswims in general?

How about JBL soundgear sense pretty great review those

The only reason i wear open ear headphones is the fit. Sound quality is shit in all of them. I constantly need to fidget with silicone-tip earbuds to get the right seal, and they often fall out. Over-ear headphones are too big and cumbersome to wear for training. I need that earloop/neckband design, even at the expense of sound quality.

Will try these. Bone conduction does not work for me at all. And I don't like in ear or over ear due to tinnitus and irritation in ear canal issues from in ears. Also have problems with airpods pro falling out all the time whenever i need to use them.

in my country the openfit air is $20 more expensive than the openfit 😑they're really taking the piss

I am really looking forward to your review of the openswim pro.

Wind is a big problem with these. If it's windy then you cant hear the podcast any more. This is when running at maybe 8:30 pace facing the wind. Maybe not so much a problem with music but for podcasts it's terrible. I still run with my openrun bone conduction as a result. Wind isn't an issue.

Yah nah, Baseus Eli Sport 1 is more worth it than this