Battery life
- Shokz OpenFit
- Listed playback: 28 hours with the case
- Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus
- Listed playback: 48 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
Shokz OpenFit vs Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Shokz OpenFit
KSh 19,800In Stock | 02  Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus
KSh 26,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus lasts longer per charge (11 hours) and has better water and dust protection (IP55) and virtual surround sound, while the Shokz OpenFit costs KSh 6,200 less.
Connections
- Shokz OpenFit
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
- Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Weight
- Shokz OpenFit
- 8.3 g per earbud
- Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus
- 9.4 g per earbud
Controls
- Shokz OpenFit
- Customizable touch controls
- Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus
- Physical multifunction buttons
Water resistance
- Shokz OpenFit
- IP54 water and dust resistance
- Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus
- IP55 water and dust resistance
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Shokz OpenFit
- Lower price: KSh 19,800 (vs KSh 26,000).
Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus
- Rated for up to 11 hours per charge (vs 7).
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Rated for up to 48 hours in total with the charging case (vs 28).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
- Virtual surround sound.
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Shokz OpenFit | Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-ear design | Open-ear design |
| Weight | 8.3 g per earbud | 9.4 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Listed playback: 28 hours with the case | Listed playback: 48 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Customizable touch controls | Physical multifunction buttons |
| Noise cancellation | Neither has noise cancellation for listening. | |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Fast charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Drivers | 18 x 11mm dynamic driver | 21 x 11mm low-frequency driver + independent high-frequency driver |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use 11 mm drivers.
In summary
For most buyers the Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus is the better buy; the Shokz OpenFit makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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