Fit
- Shokz OpenFit Pro
- Open-ear design without sealing ear tips
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- In-ear design uses sealing ear tips
Earbud comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Shokz OpenFit Pro
KSh 34,000In Stock | 02 ![]() Apple AirPods Pro 3
KSh 32,500In Stock |
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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).
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-ear design | Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L) |
| Weight | 12.3 g per earbud | 5.55 grams |
| Battery life | Up to 50 hours with the case | Up to 24 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls | Press once to play or pause media |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 6.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP57 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | DirectPitch | Custom high dynamic range amplifier |
| Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Software | Works with the Shokz app | Built into supported Apple operating systems |
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| Specification | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz | Apple |
| Model | OpenFit Pro | AirPods Pro 3 |
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, White | — |
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12.3 g ± 0.2 g per earbud | 5.55 grams |
| Dimensions | — | 30.9 mm x 19.2 mm x 27.0 mm |
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Music: 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 case | Up 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 Time | Earbuds about 70 minutes; case about 120 minutes wired or 180 minutes wireless | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m / 33 ft | — |
| Connector | Wireless audio connection | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | No audio cable | No audio cable included |
| App Support | Shokz app | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Wearing detection | Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Heart rate sensor for workouts; Touch control |
| Special Features | Open-Ear Noise Reduction; DirectPitch; optimized for Dolby Atmos | Live Translation for communicating across languages; Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature; Hearing Protection |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Air-conduction transducer with Shokz SuperBoost | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz–40 kHz (±10 dB) | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes — Open-Ear Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear design | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Optimized for Dolby Atmos | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | Triple-microphone array with AI voice recognition and wind-noise reduction | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | DirectPitch; Shokz SuperBoost; Dolby Atmos optimization | Custom 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 |
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 50 hours total; 600 mAh minimum case battery | Up to 24 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled |
| Case Charging | USB-C or Qi wireless charging | Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or USB-C connector |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Weight | 74.7 g ± 2.0 g | 43.99 grams |
| Case Features | Qi wireless charging and status indicator | Includes 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 |
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Press 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 Resistance | IP55 earbuds | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Open-ear design | Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L) |
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | OpenFit Pro earbuds | AirPods Pro 3 |
| Charging Case | Charging case | MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charge cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Open-ear design | Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L) |
| Documentation | User guide | Documentation |
These products have the same published specifications.
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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