Shokz presents new "OpenFit 2" and "OpenMeet" headphones
Shokz is a pioneer in open-ear headphone technology. With the "OpenFit 2" sports and lifestyle headphones, the manufacturer aims to improve the sound. With the "OpenMeet", Shokz offers a headset for professional use that was honoured with a CES Innovation Award 2025.
The OpenFit 2 relies on two separate drivers
Outdoor fans love open-ear headphones above all because they can still hear ambient noise while listening. However, the headphones do not yet come close to the sound of in-ear headphones.
Shokz now believes it can close this gap to some extent. The new OpenFit 2 utilises two drivers in each ear piece, known as DualBoost technology. According to the manufacturer, the low-frequency driver should ensure clear, distortion-free bass even at high volumes. The bass is also boosted by a special Shokz algorithm.
The high-frequency driver is designed to deliver clear highs and mids. Unlike the bone-sound headphones from Shokz, the OpenFit 2 (like the predecessor model) rely on the air transmission path. The headphones sit outside the ear canal. The sound waves from the speakers are channelled so that they reach the eardrum via the shortest route.
Now with physical control buttons
Weight, battery life and other features
At 9.4 grams, the Open Fit 2 is around one gram heavier than its predecessor. However, there are significant improvements to the battery life, which is now eleven hours instead of the previous seven. Thanks to the quick-charging function, the headphones are ready for two hours of use again after ten minutes of charging.
The OpenMeet headset combines bone and airborne sound technologies
In addition to sports and everyday use, Shokz is now also launching a new headset for the office. It is designed to be comfortable to wear and provide good sound for phone calls, video conferencing, podcasts and other professional applications
The headset weighs 78 grams and combines bone and airborne sound technologies for a natural sound. According to the manufacturer, the microphone technology is designed to reduce ambient noise during calls by up to 98 per cent.
The maximum battery life is specified by Shokz as 15 hours. With the quick-charging function, a further two hours of talk time can be achieved after five minutes of charging.
For the OpenMeet headset, Shokz was honoured with the CES Innovation Award. "OpenMeet is the first professional communication headset that combines innovative bone-sound technology and an over-the-head design," reads the citation.
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