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Earbud comparison

Shokz OpenRun Air vs Shokz OpenFit

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

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Shokz OpenRun Air

Shokz OpenRun Air

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 26 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.1 connection.
  • IP67 rating.
  • Up to 8 hours.
KSh 18,800In Stock
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Shokz OpenFit

Shokz OpenFit

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • Listed playback: 28 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 19,800In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Shokz OpenRun Air has better water and dust protection (IP67), while the Shokz OpenFit has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Connections

Shokz OpenRun Air
Bluetooth 5.1 connection
Shokz OpenFit
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Weight

Shokz OpenRun Air
26 g
Shokz OpenFit
8.3 g per earbud

Battery life

Shokz OpenRun Air
Up to 8 hours
Shokz OpenFit
Listed playback: 28 hours with the case

Two devices

Shokz OpenRun Air
Connects to two devices at once
Shokz OpenFit
Stays connected to two devices

Controls

Shokz OpenRun Air
Physical multifunction and volume buttons
Shokz OpenFit
Customizable touch controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Shokz OpenRun Air

  • IP67 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Lower price: KSh 18,800 (vs KSh 19,800).
  • Connects to two devices at once.

Shokz OpenFit

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.1).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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PriorityShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
Weight26 g8.3 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 8 hoursListed playback: 28 hours with the case
Two devicesConnects to two devices at onceStays connected to two devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes of charging provides up to 90 minutes of playback5 minutes provides up to 1 hour

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
BrandShokzShokz
ModelOpenRun Air (S803)OpenFit
TypeOpen-Ear Bone-Conduction HeadsetOpen-Ear True Wireless Earbuds
ColorGraphite Black; Hyacinth Purple—
Announced—2023

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
Weight26 g8.3 g ± 0.2 g per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours; up to 10 days standbyUp to 7 hours; up to 28 hours with charging case
Charging Time90 minutesEarbuds: 1 hour; case: 2 hours
Fast Charging10 minutes of charging provides up to 90 minutes of playback5 minutes provides up to 1 hour
Charging PortMagnetic charging, 5 VUSB-C

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
Bluetooth5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Multipoint ConnectionTwo devicesYes
App Support—Shokz app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
Voice AssistantVoice assistant activation by holding the multifunction button for 2 seconds—
Special FeaturesTitanium frame; soft silicone covering; 160 mAh batteryDirectPitch open-ear air conduction

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
DriversBone-conduction transducers18 x 11mm dynamic driver
Audio CodecsSBCAAC, SBC
MicrophonesDual silicon microphones with Qualcomm cVc 8.0 call noise reduction4 microphones (2 per earbud) with adaptive beamforming and AI
Audio FeaturesPremiumPitch 2.0+DirectPitch; OpenBass
Active Noise Cancellation—No
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Open-ear situational awareness

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
Case TypeNo charging caseCharging case
Case Battery Life—Extends total playtime to 28 hours with charging case
Case Charging—USB-C
Case Charging Port—USB-C
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight—57 g ± 1 g
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features—Protective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
ControlsPhysical multifunction and volume buttonsCustomizable touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67IP54 (earbuds); case not water rated
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-ear designOpen-ear design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationShokz OpenRun AirShokz OpenFit
Headphones / EarbudsShokz OpenRun Air headphonesOpenFit earbuds
Charging CaseNo charging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-A magnetic charging cableUSB-C cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarry pouchOpen-ear design
DocumentationUser guideUser guide and legal/warranty documentation
Audio Cable—True wireless design

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same ear tips / ear cushions: open-ear design.
  • Both are made by Shokz.
  • Both leave your ear canals open.

In summary

For most buyers the Shokz OpenRun Air is the better buy; the Shokz OpenFit makes sense if you want an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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