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Open-Ear Listening
Shokz’ main claim to fame is its open-ear design found implements across most of its lineup. The OpenFit 2 are no exception. Open-ear listening has huge benefits, especially for fitness junkies who find themselves running outside a bunch.
A typical pair of in-ear earbuds end up blocking your ear canal and can prevent you from hearing much of your surroundings. This is certainly appealing in some situations—it’s why active noise cancellation exists as a feature in the audio space at all. The problem comes in if you very much do need to stay aware of your surroundings. For instance, you might be running on a public road where cars could be coming up from behind you at any moment. You’re going to want to hear those.
The hook design also has major benefits for athletes or anyone looking for a way to listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, while taking on a physical workout. The Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds are able to stay securely in place, even during high-intensity activity. I used to run roads with a pair of earbuds from a different brand without these hooks, and one scare where one fell out and nearly rolled into a sewer grate made me swear them off entirely.
