SHOKZOpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones, True Wireless Bluetooth Earphones with Microphone, Earhook Earbuds with 48 Hours of Playtime, USB-C Fast Charging, IP55 Water-Resistant, with Carrying bag, BlackCarbonfree Certified

These are great headphones. I usually use over-ear ones, which are ideal in colder months with a hat, but I needed something for warmer weather when I'm out walking or running – so my ears don't sweat. These are perfect for casual listening or more intense exercise, as they stay securely in place.The sound quality is excellent – I usually keep the volume at around 70%. Battery life is decent too. (Walk/run daily & charge once a week) They're waterproof, which is a bonus, though I haven't tested that feature yet. They are fairly easy to use. download the app and pair via bluetooth and away you go.Value-wise, they are on the expensive side, but you're paying for a high-quality product, and they're priced similarly to other premium headphones. They're very comfortable to wear – I previously had the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 and find these a much better experience in terms of both sound and comfort. Would recommend if you can justify the price.

I've had the Shokz Openrun 2 for a while which combine bone conduction and small speakers to provide reasonable sound. They do allow some outside noise in which is ideal (and safe) for running outside, but they didn't work in a noisy environment like a gym. So I wanted something for that gym, for general use at home and maybe with better sound quality. I also have narrow ear canals and earbuds with a tight fit tend to push earwax into my ear leading to partial, albeit reversible, deafness. Full headphones are just too heavy and obtrusive.The OpenFit 2+ seemed like an option as they tick many of my boxes. The sound is noticeably better than the Openruns and louder - I listen to a lot of choral music and the quality is acceptable for use in an external environment if not audiophile that you'd want for quiet listening. They lack very deep bass, but with the Dolby on, the soundstage is pretty impressive. The fit is rock solid and the design means that they are usable on public transport without annoying your neighbour. Battery life is huge as they recharge when you replace them in the case, which I've still not had to re-charge after several weeks. Connection is as easy as just taking them out of the case or replacing them (an annoyance of my other Shokz is that you have to remember to turn them off after use). They partially meet my gym test is that they will overcome the normal (reasonably loud music), but don't stand a chance if I'm near a class where it's been kranked up. They will connect to more than one device simultaneously and I've never had a drop out. They are not cheap, but you get what you pay for and they do look to be made for the long haul.

I run regularly and have used several earphones in the past, including the Jabra Elite Active 4, Soundcore V20i, and Suunto Sonic. These are hands down the best of the bunch for running and workouts.Pros:Great Build: Silicone and metal combo feels durable yet lightweight.Easy Pairing: Connects quickly without hassle.Impressive Sound: Much better than other open-style earphones I’ve tried, and far superior to bone conduction models. While not quite in-ear quality, the sound is pleasantly balanced.Physical Buttons: A standout feature. Reliable and far more practical during workouts than fiddly touch controls.Cons:No Audio Cue on Pairing: It would be helpful to have a sound or tone when they pair. Right now, you don’t know they’re ready until music plays.Pricey: Slightly expensive, but I used a 10% discount and a birthday voucher which made it easier to justify.If you're serious about exercise and want dependable, great-sounding earphones, these are absolutely worth considering.

What a surprise when I turned these on and turned the Dolby setting on in the settings section. The sound that was emitted was such a smooth rounded sound. The reason I say this is because I also own a set of Shokz Openfit Air which are very good but this new set are like Day and Night there is such a difference. There appears to be an increase in listening volume when out in the street which is much better compared to my other set. The battery on these is much better than my Openfit which I appreciate. I fully charged these before starting my Audible books and one month later they are still over three quarters full. I use them every day and the battery is very impressive. I also enjoy the security of these as they sit on my ears and have never had them slip or fall off my ears in all activities that I do. They are also very comfortable when wearing my glasses or sunglasses and sometimes forget they are there.I also own a set of Sony WF-1000XM5 which are brilliant for listening to music and films etc but I have suffered with them falling out when simply chewing or just work loose over time. I have tried multiple changes of ear tips but never found a successful fit to overcome this problem. They are very good if sat and still but frustrating when looking for the Buds when it drops out.I wish these had been out when I first starting to use Earbuds as I can honestly say these have been far superior to anything I have used before. When I have received a phone call the callers have been surprised when asked if the call quality was good and everyone has thought I was sat in a quiet room. This must be down to the noise cancellation setting turned on in the settings. Another quality I have found is the the fact I now don't suffer with ear irritations which I would suffer with if the Buds weren't kept scrupulous clean.I am so impressed with these Openfit Buds and when I have changed the setting for various sound listening from voice to standard and then to Bass the difference was notable. These are beyond doubt the most useable set of earbuds I have used compared to over ear to earbuds tips that I have come across.I can recommend these after one months usage and cant find any issues with these while I have been using them. They are a definite massive jump in sound quality and would not hesitate to buy again.