SHOKZNew OpenFit 2+ Open-Ear Headphones, Dolby Audio Enabled, Comfortable Earbuds with Soft Ear Hooks, 48H Playtime, IP55 Water-Resistant, USB-C Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Carrying Bag, BlackCarbonfree Certified

These are amazing game changing ear buds.I do not use them for exercise or sports. I use these for business, they can be worn all day without discomfort, battery life is great, you can wear one or both.It has multipoint connection allowing me to stream music from my personal android phone but also get my work phone iphone phone calls without having to do anything other than answer the call. It switchs seamlessly. The ability to hear whats going on around me but still have some light tunes or an audible book playing is what i was looking for.I hate in ear buds, maybe its my anatomy but they never fit well, sound would be distorted if my jaw was moving, and i found them uncomfortable for long periods of time.These are awesome, you sacrifice some sound quality but gain so much more

I've been down the 'Open Ear Design' rabbit hole for a while now, and there's two things you notice right away - since your ear canals are (hopefully) wide open...The sound is like a Bluetooth speaker invisibly floating in space that only you can hear.Pretty cool.Oftentimes, though, that magic Bluetooth speaker seems kinda gutless.Not so cool.Because of this limitation, I have tried to spend my way into something with genuine punch...And this one smokes them ALL. Regardless of price.I finally have the kind of bass response I can live with in a form factor I can reasonably forget about all day. They're on right now because taking them off makes no sense. The damn battery lasts 11 HOURS. PER BUD. No obstruction at all - I can use a Qtip with them on. It's fantastic. And the lows are REAL - usually open ear designs deliver low frequency sound the way sparkling water delivers the taste of fruit - barely enough to notice. Not these. Real fruit juice this time.Could they use a few extra features? Kinda yeah, especially for this price point. I also have a pair of Cleer's Arc 3 Sport open buds (every feature you can imagine but roughly 100 bucks more) - and I would really like to see the Shokz support LDAC, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, and at minimum a more detailed EQ setup (5-band feels outdated, like a Sony Walkman from the 90's) - but the Shoks still sent those Arc 3's to the junk drawer by getting the basics absolutely PERFECT - fit, controls, sound quality are all in a class by themselves. If they ever roll out a Snapdragon Sound version of these with all the audio features and a case with a display, It's game over for the competition in the entire category.Multipoint works fine. It's a feature you didn't know you needed until you have it. I come home with these on (paired to phone), leave them on, then turn on the living room TV (also paired) and watch something too grownup for my little kids because I'm the only one hearing it. Dad Mode.Fit is impressive - they are comfortable, low profile, extraordinary secure (I can't imagine an activity outside of Jiu-jitsu or boxing that would dislodge them) and play nicely with both glasses and hats.Sound quality is excellent, and boy am I a snob about that. Actually, I would dive right into the custom EQ and draw a bass-biased Harman curve and tinker with it a little - then it really gets a chance to deliver. This little device uses a dual driver (essentially a speaker and subwoofer in miniature) setup so there's a lot more headroom before distortion creeps in - the arch enemy of open ear designs.In summary, yes these are $180 earbuds... and they are worth every dime, in fact punching above their weight at that cost. I recommend you believe the hype and spend the money. You won't regret it.

These open ear headphones are really differentiated. They’re light on the ears, provide clear and high quality sound, all while still allowing you to hear your surroundings. The ear pieces themselves feel very high-quality and premium. They also fit really well. The charging case, however feels a bit cheap in quality, but does work very well. The multi-connect function is really handy and has worked while for all my different devices (iPhone, Nintendo Switch, etc.).I was a bit skeptical of if I would like these as I usually prefer noise cancellation, but the fantastic comforting and quality sound really won me over!

AirPods ain’t got nothin’ on the SHOKZ New OpenFit 2 . The battery charge/power is superior. The fit is superior and the sound is superior. And they are cheaper.The only problem I had was getting used to the fit. They hurt the backs of my ear at first. But with a small adjustment in their placement they are so comfortable. I even forget that I have them on.Another adjustment I had to get used to is that they do not sit inside of the ear, like the AirPods. They sit outside of the ear. And you can hear everything that’s going on around you, unlike the AirPods. I used to feel so unsafe wearing the AirPods when walking or running, that I would only wear one at a time.The SHOKZ New OpenFit 2 are worth every penny. They stay on during workouts even fast paced road runs. They are also comfortable for long days working in the yard.The SHOKZ New OpenFit 2 are a must buy!

I mostly use my AirPods, but some days my ears just aren’t having it with the silicone tips. I got these specifically for those days, and I’ve always liked the open-ear design—it keeps me aware of my surroundings, which is a big plus.The sound quality is solid, and pairing with my iPhone is quick and easy. Switching between my AirPods and the Shokz is nearly seamless, which makes life easier when I’m on the go.I also love how cute these earphones look. They come with a carrying pouch (a must if you want to avoid scratching the case), though I ended up getting a silicone cover for the case since I’m usually too lazy to pouch them up every time. Battery life holds up well, too.They're lightweight, but your ears might still get a bit tired after long use. And because of the open-ear style, they can be a little hard to hear in noisy environments unless you turn up the volume.These are light enough, but your ears might still get tired when wearing for too long. And because of the open ear design, it might be hard to hear without bumping up the volume if you are in a noisy environment.