Shokz OpenFit Air Headphones

Summary

Super lightweight and easy to use headphones. The sound quality is very well balanced. A classy, highly innovative piece of tech kit. You've got to experience it to know!

Features

Ergonomic, flexible fit for secure grip and comfort
(Earbuds): plastic, silicone, stainless steel mesh
10-minute charge gives 2 hour of battery life (music)
Call noise cancellation to ensure good quality calls
Bluetooth 5.2
Touch control
Up to 28 hours listening time with the charging case
Music: 6 hours with a single charge, 28 hours with charging case
Calls: 4.5 hours with a single charge, 20 hours with charging case

Pros

Super lightweight, flexible & comfortable
Practical for when you're doing activities
Situational awareness safety for the user
Lightweight charging case – easy storage in a bag or pocket
Easy touch controls

Cons

Not fully waterproof

Bone conduction is a natural part of the hearing process – sound travels through your
eardrums and bones simultaneously. Shokz have taken the concept to the next level through
a suite of proprietary audio technologies and design patents.

Patented transducers create mini vibrations that travel through your cheekbones.
The sound bypasses your eardrums, traveling directly to your inner ears (cochlea).

A reinvented listening experience, through an open ear design. Premium audio, situational
awareness and extreme comfort – second to none. The result: Bone Conduction Technology

In Testing

I choose to be hyper vigilant when it comes to safety while running. The very idea of wearing noise-cancellation headphones when running gives me the shivers. I must confess, my heart is in my mouth when I witness a runner escaping serious injury after a near-miss accident. This is just one of the reasons I love these headphones.

Another joyous bonus is they stay on securely and are super comfy – no nasty digging-in issues. In addition to running, I'm also quite addicted to HIT workouts, and I can guarantee these do not budge during (what seems like) endless burpees, mountain climbers and finishing with a classic downward dog.

Verdict

Easy to use and superb quick charge. The other day I forgot to charge them properly ahead of time before a live-stream class, but not to worry – after 10 minutes of being plugged in, they got me through the hour and more... Simply put, I love these headphones. No fuss, no bother. Just a classy bit of kit.