Shokz OpenFit 2 vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Quick take: The Shokz OpenFit 2 costs $59 less; the Shokz OpenFit 2 lasts longer per charge (11 hrs).
| Spec | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $199 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (2,500) | 4★ (3,000) |
| Type | Open-Ear & Bone Conduction | Open-Ear & Bone Conduction |
| Noise Cancelling | None | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 11 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 48 hrs | 27 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 10 min → 2 hrs | 10 min → 2 hrs |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | — | — |
| Weight | 9.4 g | 6.4 g |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Shokz OpenFit 2
- ✓11 hours per charge leads the open-ear class
- ✓DualBoost drivers add real low-end over gen one
- ✓9.4g hooks vanish — owners forget they're wearing them
- ✓Physical button fixes gen-one's flaky touch controls
- ✓Coexists with glasses better than most earhook designs
- ✓48 total hours from the compact case
- ✗Bass stays polite — nothing seals your ear canal
- ✗Coworkers hear podcast whispers in a silent office
- ✗No wireless charging — reserved for pricier OpenFit 2+
- ✗SBC and AAC only, no aptX or LDAC
- ✗$140 buys sealed buds with far better sound
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
- ✓Best sound of any open-ear product, period
- ✓6.4g cuffs clip on like jewelry — canal stays empty
- ✓aptX Adaptive and Snapdragon Sound for Android
- ✓Multipoint added via firmware after rocky launch
- ✓Lowest leakage in the open-ear category
- ✓$100 cheaper than its $299 launch price
- ✗Immersive Audio drops battery from 7.5 to 4.5 hours
- ✗IPX4 is the weakest rating among sports rivals
- ✗Cuff turns pinchy on some ears after hours
- ✗Fit takes a day or two to learn
- ✗No wireless charging case at $199