Bose Ultra Open Earbuds vs Shokz OpenFit 2
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| Feature |  Bose Ultra Open Earbuds |  Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 31,500.00 | KSh 25,000.00 |
| Drivers | — | 17.3mm low-frequency driver + independent high-frequency driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 7.5 hours; 27 hours total with charging case | Up to 11 hours; up to 48 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IP55 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; 44g case | 9.4g per earbud; 53g case |
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General
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | Shokz |
| Model | Ultra Open Earbuds | OpenFit 2 |
| Announced | 2024 | January 2025 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; 44g case | 9.4g per earbud; 53g case |
| Dimensions | Earbud 18.5 x 17 x 27.2mm; case 41.9 x 65 x 26.4mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 7.5 hours; 27 hours total with charging case | Up to 11 hours; up to 48 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | 1 hour earbuds | Earbuds 60 minutes; empty case 100 minutes |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 9m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Bose app | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | OpenAudio technology; SimpleSync; Auto Volume | Find My Earbuds; Ultra-Soft Silicone 2.0 |
| Voice Assistant | — | Configurable through Shokz app |
Audio
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC; aptX Adaptive on supported devices | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | N/A - open-ear design | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Bose Immersive Audio | — |
| Microphones | Built-in Array for Clear Calls | 4 microphones (2 per earbud) with AI |
| Drivers | — | 17.3mm low-frequency driver + independent high-frequency driver |
| Audio Features | — | DualBoost; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch 2.0 |
Charging Case
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Extends total playtime to 48 hours with charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 41.9 x 65 x 26.4mm | — |
| Case Weight | 44g | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical button controls | Physical multifunction buttons and optional touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IP55 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-ear cuff design | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Ultra Open Earbuds earbuds | OpenFit 2 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-ear cuff design | N/A - open-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |