Battery life
- Shokz OpenDots Air
- Up to 36 hours with the case
- Shokz OpenFit
- Listed playback: 28 hours with the case
Headphones comparison
Shokz OpenDots Air vs Shokz OpenFit
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Shokz OpenDots Air
KSh 21,800In Stock | 02  Shokz OpenFit
KSh 19,800In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Shokz OpenDots Air if you want longer rated battery life (9 hours per charge), IP55 water resistance and up to 36 hours with the charging case. Choose the Shokz OpenFit if you want faster recharging (5 minutes) and a lower price (KSh 2,000 less).
Fit
- Shokz OpenDots Air
- Clip-on fit without sealing ear tips
- Shokz OpenFit
- Open-ear design without sealing ear tips
Weight
- Shokz OpenDots Air
- 0.2 g
- Shokz OpenFit
- 8.3 g per earbud
Controls
- Shokz OpenDots Air
- Tap and pinch controls
- Shokz OpenFit
- Customizable touch controls
Connections
- Shokz OpenDots Air
- Bluetooth wireless
- Shokz OpenFit
- Bluetooth 5.2
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Shokz OpenDots Air
- Rated for up to 9 hours per charge (vs 7).
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case (vs 28).
- Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).
- Connects to two devices at once.
Shokz OpenFit
- Recharges faster: 5 minutes (vs 10 minutes).
- Lower price: KSh 19,800 (vs KSh 21,800).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Shokz OpenDots Air | Shokz OpenFit |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-ear clip design | Open-ear design |
| Weight | 0.2 g | 8.3 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours per charge; up to 36 hours with the case | Listed playback: 28 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Tap and pinch controls | Customizable touch controls |
| Connections | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | Bassphere and DirectPitch | DirectPitch |
| Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same type: Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds.
- Both are made by Shokz.
In summary
Choose Shokz OpenDots Air for longer rated battery life and IP55 water and dust resistance; Shokz OpenFit offers faster recharging at a lower price.
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