Shokz OpenFit delivers open-ear audio without bone conduction
While Shokz’s previous offerings were primarily geared toward fitness , the OpenFit is pitched as more of a lifestyle product. They're something you can wear as you go about your day without leaning on digital transparency modes to hear the world. The earbuds themselves are IP54 rated so you’re good if youwork out in them, but the charging case is not. You’ll want to try to remember to wipe them off before stowing them to keep everything in good working order.
The OpenFit and its ear hook seem to work well at keeping them in place, too. I wouldn’t worry about them falling off if you’re running around, lifting weights, stretching or doing physical activities. It may seem like they could, since they’re not wedged into your ear, but so far I’ve found them to stay put. As for specs, the Shokz OpenFit earbuds run Bluetooth 5.
One of the frequent issues with bone conduction headsets has been the lack of bass. Shokz came a long way towards cracking the case with their latestheadset. The OpenFit aren't bone conduction, so it was easier for the company to deliver a pumped up low-end profile. If you’re a Shokz fan, you’ll probably enjoy these, especially for casual daily use at lower volumes. They work well for music and spoken word, and unlike the bone conduction models you’ll have better luck hearing your music if you’re in a busier environment. Although, keep in mind these are still open-ear models, so your listening experience isn’t totally isolated.
I've worn these while going to the store and doing other errands. If you keep music playing at normal or low volumes, you can enjoy tunes while also listening to and conversing with cashiers and other people around you. While youtake phone calls with a double tap, I chose to ditch them with a long press when interacting as a courtesy.even ride your bike while wearing these and still hear what’s going on around you if you’re careful with the volume.
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