Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all... - Shokz OpenFit Air
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Shokz has been in the headphone game for over a decade, trying to change the way we listen to music and the world. James keeps an open mind as he tries out their new OpenFit Air; their lightest pair of headphones yet.
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Shokz OpenFit Air are presented as the lightest bone conduction style headset from the brand, designed to sit around the ears rather than inside the ear canal. The unboxing shows a compact, matte case with USB-C charging, pogo pins for earbuds, and a design that emphasizes flexibility with a nickel titanium alloy wire inside the ear pieces for a snug yet comfortable fit. The reviewer notes the feeling of wearing almost nothing, highlighting the ultra-lightweight build and the way the band and pressure points are engineered to distribute weight and minimize fatigue during long listening sessions. Practical testing covers safety awareness while wearing them in everyday environments, with a focus on staying aware of surroundings and the ease of hearing ambient noise when needed, which the product touts as a key safety benefit. In terms of interaction, the headphones use capacitive controls rather than physical buttons, with double-tap and hold gestures that respond quickly to different commands, and there is a discussion about how the app allows customization of those gestures as well as a look at battery life metrics, including total playtime with the charging case and on-bud battery duration. The reviewer experiments with audio tuning through a base boost feature and EQ presets, noting that the bass response is present without a seal in the ear canal, and that the overall sound can be adjusted to preference, with some treble tweaks recommended to avoid brightness. Finally, the video covers real-world use cases like gym workouts, commuting, and casual listening, while also pointing out practical considerations like potential noise leakage at high volumes, price, color options, and the availability of testing and warranties through retailers. The ending reinforces that these are a lightweight, open-ear option suitable for users who want to stay aware of their environment, with a call to check current pricing and availability across retailers and the manufacturer’s site.
Topics · audio equipment · wearable technology · consumer electronics · sound/performance
Questions answered
- What is the OpenFit Air primarily designed for in terms of user safety and environmental awareness?
- They are designed to keep ambient noise audible so you can stay aware of your surroundings while listening to audio.
- Do the controls on the OpenFit Air require physical buttons or are they capacitive?
- Controls are capacitive and include double-tap and hold gestures, with on-device volume adjustments.
- How does the battery life of the OpenFit Air compare between the buds and the charging case?
- The buds offer several hours of playback, while the case extends total listening time to many more hours, with quick-charge options available.