Shokz OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Earbuds

Open-ear earhook earbuds that sit outside the ear canal, so you hear traffic and people around you. Shokz lists 11 hours per charge, 48 with the case, IP55 and physical buttons.

Quick verdict

Yes, if you want music while still hearing traffic and people around you. The Shokz OpenFit 2 sits outside the ear canal, lasts up to 11 hours per charge (48 with the case), is rated IP55 and uses physical buttons. It can't block noise and has less bass than sealed earbuds, so it's a poor fit for loud commutes.

Best for:: Music while staying aware.
Watch out:: No noise isolation.

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Amazon US listing and availability checked October 28, 2026. Prices and stock can change.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · How we review

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A pair of black Shokz OpenFit 2 earhook earbuds in front of their charging case

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Our Take

The OpenFit 2 is for people who want music while staying aware of their surroundings, on runs, at the gym or at work. The earbuds rest on the outside of the ear with a flexible earhook. Shokz lists up to 11 hours per charge and 48 with the case. A 10-minute charge adds 2 hours. Each earbud weighs 9.4 g, they're rated IP55, and they connect to two devices at once. Controls are physical buttons rather than touch. Shokz backs purchases from its own site with a 2-year warranty. The trade-off is isolation: open-ear designs don't block noise, and bass and privacy are weaker than with in-ear buds at high volume. We haven't tested them ourselves. Choose them for awareness and comfort. Choose sealed in-ear buds if you commute somewhere loud.

Specs (This Configuration)

Battery: Up to 11 h; 48 h with case; 10-min charge = 2 h (Shokz)
Weight: 9.4 g per earbud (Shokz)
Water/dust: IP55 (Shokz)
Connections: Multipoint, 2 devices (Shokz)
Controls: Physical buttons
Warranty: 2 years on Shokz.com purchases (Shokz)

Best For

Running, cycling or walking near traffic
Long wear without in-ear pressure
Office use where you need to hear colleagues

Skip If

You want noise cancellation
You listen in loud places like trains
You want the smallest possible case

What We Like

Open design keeps you aware
Long battery life with the case
Physical buttons work with sweaty fingers

What To Know

Open-ear audio leaks more and isolates less than in-ear buds
The OpenFit 2+ adds Dolby Audio and wireless charging, per Shokz
Amazon may pool ratings across colors
We relied on Shokz's specs; we didn't review independent hands-on tests for this pick

Pros

Comfortable earhook fit
IP55
Sold by Shokz Official on the listing we checked

Cons

No noise isolation
Less bass than sealed earbuds
Bulkier case than many in-ear buds

Alternatives

Shokz OpenFit 2+ — The same earbuds with Dolby Audio and wireless charging, per Shokz, for a higher price.View on Amazon
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 — A one-piece bone-conduction headset with a band behind the head, built for running.

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Why PriceDropIQ Selected It

If you want music or podcasts while still hearing traffic, colleagues or your kids, open-ear buds solve that better than in-ear ones. The OpenFit 2 adds long battery life, physical buttons and a secure earhook. You give up noise isolation, so they're not for loud commutes.