Shokz OpenFit 2+

Where reviewers disagree

• ±Sound quality · 9 positive, 2 negative, 2 mixed
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  • audiovision — positive: Rated Gut (good) overall in the print issue 12-2025 test, with the Dolby Audio mode making the acoustic stage substantially larger.
  • HIFI.DE — mixed: Sound 7.7/10: strong bass, but there is some weakness in the higher frequencies where it can turn sharp with overemphasised plosives, and guitars sound slightly veiled.
  • Consumer Reports — mixed: The lab calls the sound very good but somewhat grainy, a bit bassy and hazy, with mids that are grainy, congested and a touch sibilant.
  • tbreak — positive: Mids are clear and forward, vocals come through naturally, there is plenty of detail in the high frequencies, and the bass is well controlled without feeling muddy.
  • techAU — positive: Frames the pair as offering better sound than the first OpenFit, alongside longer battery life and physical controls.
  • Android Central — positive: Strong audio quality enhanced by Dolby Audio, with high-quality audio by default across a range of genres.
  • GadgetGear.nl — positive: 9/10 and Award Gold: by far the fullest sound the reviewer has experienced from an open-ear headset, and the extra bass driver is clearly audible.
  • headphonecheck.com — positive: 4.5/5: excellent sound with strong bass, well-defined mids and lively highs, plus tight, punchy bass that is rarely encountered with open-ear models.
  • heise online — positive: Calls the tuning more coherent and natural, genuinely enjoyable by open-ear standards, with bass that counts among the best on the market.
  • Lyd & Bilde — negative: Music often comes across as flat and boring, missing both depth and detail, and the headline verdict says the pair falls through on sound quality.
  • Runner's World NL (runners.nl) — positive: Bass comes through much better than on the previous generation.
  • Runner's World France — positive: Reports deep bass among the sound improvements of the new generation.
  • SoundGuys — negative: MDAQS overall 2.2/5 (timbre 2.2, distortion 3.4, immersiveness 2.0), below average for the open earbuds tested; output sits 3 to 5 dB under the preference curve and sub-bass below 100 Hz is weak.

• ±Comfort and fit · 7 positive, 1 negative, 4 mixed
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  • audiovision — positive: Comfort is excellent, as is the hold during sport.
  • HIFI.DE — positive: Sits securely and quickly in the right place thanks to the flexible hook and the practical counterweight, and unlike the first OpenFit it always stays in position.
  • Consumer Reports — mixed: Reports light pressure on the ears and possible heaviness, ear pads that can feel hot or sticky after prolonged use, and hooks that may feel bulky behind small ears.
  • tbreak — negative: They never fell off thanks to the secure hook, but they did not fit as snugly as hoped, likely because the reviewer wears glasses, and they move or bounce with head movement.
  • Android Central — positive: Stable, comfortable ear hook that leaves the ears open; they never fell off across hundreds of hours of use, even when wearing glasses, though they are distracting at a desk.
  • GadgetGear.nl — mixed: Comfortable enough to wear all day, but the earbuds can be lost during somersaults, where the OpenRun Pro 2 is a far handier product.
  • headphonecheck.com — mixed: Exceptionally comfortable even for extended use, but the hook can jiggle slightly during quick head movements and the design offers no adjustability.
  • heise online — positive: The open-ear pair can be worn all day without anything pinching or pressing, though the rubberised ear hooks are magnets for dust and lint.
  • Lyd & Bilde — positive: The ear hooks have become slimmer and more flexible, which gives a substantially better fit and makes them extremely comfortable.
  • Runner's World NL (runners.nl) — positive: Surprisingly secure, no problem at all, and comfortable enough to wear much longer without a moment of irritation.
  • Runner's World France — positive: Clearly lighter and more secure, with a slightly thinner ear hook that allows them to be worn with a pair of sports sunglasses.
  • SoundGuys — mixed: Comfort 8.0/10 and wearable for over two hours without fatigue, but the speaker housings jiggle and shift during plyometrics, burpees and box jumps.

• ±Connectivity · 2 positive, 3 negative, 1 mixed
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  • HIFI.DE — mixed: Bluetooth 8.8/10 and version 5.4 is current, but only SBC and AAC are on board and Auracast and LE Audio are not supported.
  • Android Central — negative: The case's magnetic pins pick up grime and can keep the earbuds connected after the case is closed, and at or below 15 percent the case will not recharge the earbuds.
  • GadgetGear.nl — negative: Says Shokz keeps the codecs unexciting: you only get SBC and AAC.
  • headphonecheck.com — positive: Bluetooth 5.4 ensures stable wireless performance, and the app exposes a device list, firmware updates and codec options.
  • heise online — negative: Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for two devices, but codecs stay at SBC and AAC and a hi-res codec is still missing; this is its only stated disadvantage.
  • Lyd & Bilde — positive: Bluetooth is lifted from version 5.2 to 5.4, which the review says secures a more stable connection and lower latency.

• ±App and software · 3 positive, 2 negative, 1 mixed
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  • audiovision — positive: The app exposes a Dolby Audio function that makes the acoustic stage substantially larger, and it is one of the two features that separate the plus model from the OpenFit 2.
  • HIFI.DE — negative: Dolby Audio loses some stereo detail and blurs voices and instruments spatially, and was left deactivated after longer listening; the EQ presets work too coarsely.
  • Consumer Reports — positive: Notes that the tone settings of the app do have a noticeable effect on the sound of these earphones.
  • tbreak — mixed: Dolby Audio mode is where the earbuds shine, richer and deeper with a noticeable surround effect, though it stretches vocals and is not recommended for audiobooks.
  • Android Central — positive: Dolby Audio makes songs more resonant and does upgrade the audio experience, and for new buyers the extra $20 pays for itself.
  • GadgetGear.nl — negative: The Dolby Audio experience is not really felt, and the reviewer would choose the 2+ over the OpenFit 2 for the wireless charging rather than for Dolby.

• ±Value · 2 positive, 4 negative, 4 mixed
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  • HIFI.DE — negative: The plus version is only worth it if you want wireless charging, it is fairly expensive, and the cheaper OpenFit 2 is a good pick when the offer is right.
  • tbreak — mixed: At AED 700, only AED 80 more than the standard OpenFit 2, the Dolby Audio and wireless charging additions are definitely worth it, though the pair is not cheap.
  • techAU — mixed: A$339 RRP in Australia, where the reviewer's cheaper alternative is the OpenFit Air at A$169 to 199.
  • Android Central — negative: Says Dolby Audio is not enough to spend another $200 for a slight glow-up if you already own the OpenFit 2.
  • GadgetGear.nl — mixed: 9/10 with Award Gold and called possibly the best buy right now for sport, yet the reviewer would only pick the 2+ over the OpenFit 2 for the wireless charging.
  • heise online — positive: Says the improvements justify switching from the predecessor and that, apart from the missing hi-res codec, the OpenFit 2+ is a really rounded product.
  • Lyd & Bilde — negative: Says the price and the missing features ought to be present in a pair of earbuds in this price class, at a Norwegian list price of NOK 2,390.
  • Runner's World NL (runners.nl) — mixed: Calls the pair quite pricey at list price while noting that Coolblue was selling it for EUR 159 at the time of the update.
  • Runner's World France — positive: Headlines the 2+ as the update adapted to runners that the reviewer had been waiting for, treating it as the version worth buying.
  • SoundGuys — negative: Value 6.0/10: at $199.95 the 2+ costs $20 more than the OpenFit 2, and nothing justifies replacing a working pair; the improvements are nice-to-haves.