Shokz OpenFit 2+ Review: Daily Life Meets Sport

A lot of runners wear Shokz headphones. You’ve probably spotted plenty of people using the OpenRun series, which elite athletes have promoted.

I use the OpenRun myself for everyday running. It’s a mid-tier model, but its IP67 dust and water resistance — genuinely excellent against both — was the deciding factor for me.

This time, I’m reviewing Shokz’s newest release, provided to me by Shokz: the OpenFit 2+.

When I used the previous model, the OpenFit, for running, I found the water resistance and controls lacking, so I stopped using it for that (I still use it in daily life).

The OpenFit 2+, though, fixes the issues I had with the original OpenFit and comes out as a genuinely easy-to-use product.

By the end of this review, you’ll know how the OpenRun series differs from the OpenFit series, who should choose the OpenFit 2+, and whether it holds up during a run.

OpenFit 2+ Product Overview

Model	OpenFit 2+	OpenFit 2	OpenFit
Product Page	OpenFit 2+	OpenFit 2	OpenFit
Price	¥27,880	¥25,880	¥24,880
Battery Life	11 hours	11 hours	7 hours
Charging	2.0 hours ※10 min charge = 2 hours of use Case supports wireless charging	2.0 hours ※10 min charge = 2 hours of use	2.0 hours ※5 min charge = 1 hour of use
Water/Dust Resistance	IP55	IP55	IP54
Audio Features	Dolby Audio support DualBoost™ technology 17.3mm-equivalent low-frequency unit Independent high-frequency unit	DualBoost™ technology 17.3mm-equivalent low-frequency unit Independent high-frequency unit	16mm-equivalent dynamic driver
Other Features	・Physical buttons ・Bluetooth multipoint ・Find My Earbuds feature	・Physical buttons ・Bluetooth multipoint ・Find My Earbuds feature	・Bluetooth multipoint

You can find the official OpenFit 2+ product page at the link below.

OpenFit 2+ Comes With Dolby Audio

One of the OpenFit 2+’s upgrades over the OpenFit 2 is Dolby Audio support. I’m not an audiophile myself, but as I’ll get into later, the sound quality here is genuinely impressive.

Another upgrade: the charging case now supports Qi-certified wireless charging.

Water Resistance Now Good Enough for Sports

I owned the original OpenFit, an earlier model. Its water/dust rating was IP54, which isn’t especially strong against moisture.

In fact, after using the OpenFit for a run and then rinsing off sweat with water, water got inside the earbuds and degraded the sound quality (not a recommended thing to do, to be clear).

Starting with the OpenFit 2, water resistance improved enough to handle a reasonable amount of moisture. IP55 is a rating that can handle heavy sweat from an intense workout without issue. The OpenFit 2+ carries the same IP55 rating.

The OpenFit 2+ can fairly be called an open-ear headset built for both everyday life and sports.

Sound Quality Is Outstanding

I don’t own the OpenFit 2, so I can’t compare it directly to the OpenFit 2+, but compared to the OpenFit or OpenRun, the OpenFit 2+’s sound quality is on another level — immersive and spacious.

When I’m running outdoors, I honestly don’t notice differences in sound quality at all. Outdoors, I’d rather hear my surroundings than my music, so I reach for a bone-conduction model like the OpenRun anyway.

But when I’m using headphones for daily life or training indoors, I don’t need to hear outside sound, and I realized that’s exactly when better sound quality actually matters.

I use headphones in three main situations: running, work, and downtime. The OpenFit 2+ is best suited to downtime, though it also works fine for running or work.

If you want one pair that covers both everyday use and running, this is a solid option. Note that pricing can vary by color.

Zero Stress: No “Wearing Something” Feeling

The OpenFit 2+ barely feels like you’re wearing anything at all, with almost none of the stress that comes from having something on your ears.

The OpenRun series is also quite unobtrusive, but since the left and right sides are connected by a frame that sits behind your head and rests against your ears, there’s still a bit of a “wearing something” sensation.

The OpenFit 2+ takes that feeling even further away.

The Physical Buttons Are Easy to Use

The OpenFit 2+ has physical buttons (the OpenFit 2 does too). The original OpenFit had no physical buttons — tap controls only — which I often found frustrating to use.

While running, I often want to adjust the volume. I usually listen to YouTube videos in the background, and since volume levels vary from video to video, I end up adjusting it fairly often.

With tap controls, I was never quite sure whether a tap had registered, and misfires were common. Physical buttons make far fewer mistakes and feel much easier to use.

OpenRun vs OpenFit: Which Should You Choose?

The toughest question is: “Should I get the OpenRun series or the OpenFit series?” Shokz also sells the OpenRun series, promoted by elite athletes.

A Shokz representative told me directly: “If running — especially long runs — is your main use case, we’d recommend the OpenRun series.”

I also own the OpenRun and use it for running.

Having used both the OpenRun and OpenFit 2+ for running, I find the OpenRun better suited to it. Especially once you start sweating, the OpenRun — which doesn’t cover the ear at all — feels more comfortable.

Who Should Buy the OpenFit 2+

The OpenFit 2+ is best for people who mainly want it for everyday life and also want better sound quality. If running is your main use case, the OpenRun series is the better pick.

Where to Buy the OpenFit 2+

You can pick up the OpenFit 2+ through the links below.

Hopefully this review helps you decide. Thanks for reading.