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Shokz OpenFit Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 3

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Shokz OpenFit Pro

Shokz OpenFit Pro

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 6.1 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
  • Up to 50 hours with the case.
KSh 34,000In Stock
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Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.55 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 24 hours with the case.
KSh 32,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 has better water and dust protection (IP57), while the Shokz OpenFit Pro lasts longer between charges (up to 50 hours).

Fit

Shokz OpenFit Pro
Open-ear design without sealing ear tips
Apple AirPods Pro 3
In-ear design uses sealing ear tips

Connections

Shokz OpenFit Pro
Bluetooth 6.1 connection
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Weight

Shokz OpenFit Pro
12.3 g per earbud
Apple AirPods Pro 3
5.55 grams

Battery life

Shokz OpenFit Pro
Up to 50 hours with the case
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Up to 24 hours with the case

Controls

Shokz OpenFit Pro
Touch controls
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Press once to play or pause media

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Shokz OpenFit Pro

  • Open-ear true wireless earbuds.
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 50 hours (vs 8 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.3).

Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • True wireless in-ear earbuds.
  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IP55).
  • Lower price: KSh 32,500 (vs KSh 34,000).

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PriorityShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
Weight12.3 g per earbud5.55 grams
Battery lifeUp to 50 hours with the caseUp to 24 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP57 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes provides up to 4 hours5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
SoftwareWorks with the Shokz appBuilt into supported Apple operating systems

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
BrandShokzApple
ModelOpenFit ProAirPods Pro 3
Announced20262025
TypeOpen-Ear True Wireless EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, White—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
Weight12.3 g ± 0.2 g per earbud5.55 grams
Dimensions—30.9 mm x 19.2 mm x 27.0 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
Battery LifeMusic: up to 12 hours with noise reduction off or 6 hours on; up to 50 or 24 hours respectively with case; calls up to 10 hours or 40 hours with caseUp to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled); Up to 6.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts; Up to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature
Charging TimeEarbuds about 70 minutes; case about 120 minutes wired or 180 minutes wireless—
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 4 hours5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Charging PortUSB-C (charging case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingYesYes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range10 m / 33 ft—
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable included
App SupportShokz appBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
SensorsWearing detectionSkin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Heart rate sensor for workouts; Touch control
Special FeaturesOpen-Ear Noise Reduction; DirectPitch; optimized for Dolby AtmosLive Translation for communicating across languages; Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature; Hearing Protection
Voice Assistant—Siri

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
DriversAir-conduction transducer with Shokz SuperBoostCustom high-excursion Apple driver
Frequency Response50 Hz–40 kHz (±10 dB)—
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC—
Active Noise CancellationYes — Open-Ear Noise ReductionYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeOpen-ear designAdaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness
Spatial AudioOptimized for Dolby AtmosPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MicrophonesTriple-microphone array with AI voice recognition and wind-noise reductionDual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone
Audio FeaturesDirectPitch; Shokz SuperBoost; Dolby Atmos optimizationCustom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalized Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Adaptive EQ; Studio-quality audio recording; Vent system for pressure equalization; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in MagSafe Charging Case

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
Case TypeCharging caseMagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Case Battery LifeUp to 50 hours total; 600 mAh minimum case batteryUp to 24 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Case ChargingUSB-C or Qi wireless chargingWorks with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or USB-C connector
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Weight74.7 g ± 2.0 g43.99 grams
Case FeaturesQi wireless charging and status indicatorIncludes a speaker for use with Find My
Case Dimensions—47.2 mm x 62.2 mm x 21.8 mm
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IP57

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
ControlsTouch controlsPress once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between listening modes; Swipe up or down to adjust volume
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 earbudsDust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-ear designSilicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenFit ProApple AirPods Pro 3
Headphones / EarbudsOpenFit Pro earbudsAirPods Pro 3
Charging CaseCharging caseMagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charge cable sold separately
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen-ear designSilicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)
DocumentationUser guideDocumentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • 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.
  • Same connector: wireless audio connection.

In summary

Get the Apple AirPods Pro 3 if you want better water and dust protection, or the Shokz OpenFit Pro if you would rather have longer battery life.

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