Shokz OpenFit Air

We have reviewed plenty of Shokz bone conductivity headphones in the past, so we were excited to see what the open ear design has to offer. Open ear is exactly what it says on the tin, your ears remain open so you can continue to hear the world around, making the ideal for cycling or running, you can even chat to your mate whilst keeping the motivation up you’re your favourite tunes.

These earbuds use Shokz DirectPitch tech, for reduced sound leakage, there are specially designed tuning holes that are there to keep your tunes clear and natural. These compact devices are packed with a custom dynamic driver unit, a composite diaphragm and a dynamic Range Control (DRC), the EQ levels adapt in real-time, and you can personalize your sound in the Shokz App with four preset EQ modes. This all adds up to really impressive sound quality, we were surprised how something so small could kick out well balance tones with a healthy dose of bass.

The OpenFit Air come in three colours Black, White and Pink, they weigh 8.7g and have a soft silicone outer with an earhook design this creates a snug, wobble-free fit, you can even wear glasses over them. They remain in place even with some vigorous exercise and remain comfortable for long periods of time. The battery life is good with one full charge providing up to six hours play back and up to 28hours with the charging case, just 10 minutes charge provides two hours playback, so you never have to wait long for your tunes.

Other features include the four integrated microphones allow you to clearly take calls or activate your devices smart assistant, it has an IP54 rating making it sweat and water resistant, it offers multipoint pairing with Bluetooth 5.2 and will simultaneously syncs with two devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets, on Android, iOS, or Windows. The touch controls can be a bit fiddly, but I always find it tricky to remember what does what, you can customise buttons in the app to make things more intuitive. RRP £199

OPENFIT AIR