Shokz OpenFit Air 2
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Speech generally stays clear on walks, at work, and even near busy roads. Very strong wind while cycling can limit conversation.
Pros: Weight comfort, Sound quality
Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Wireless charging
Call quality is widely praised, with voices coming through clear and natural during walks, workouts, and public use. Outdoor performance is generally above average for open-ear earbuds.
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Carry case quality
Call quality is consistently praised, with reviewers reporting clear voices, solid calls, and strong outdoor call usability.
Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Sensors
Calls are intelligible in quiet conditions, with some strong reports from streets and runs. Results become much less consistent in wind, and some voices sound muffled.
Pros: Sound quality, Overall satisfaction
Cons: Volume output, Sound leakage
Call microphone quality was widely praised as clear, crisp, or flawless, though a few reviewers found it darker or less effective in especially noisy environments.
Pros: Sound quality, Touch control responsiveness
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Sensors
Call quality ranges from merely serviceable to excellent, with most users remaining clearly audible. Some voices sound boomy, distant, or slightly unclear, but open-ear conversation feels more natural.
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality
Cons: Bass performance, Volume output
Calls are usually clear and dependable in quiet or moderately noisy settings. Some voices sound distant or processed, and busy cafés or strong wind can reduce clarity.
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality
Cons: Maximum volume clarity, Noise isolation (passive)
Call quality is generally above average for an open-ear design, with many reviewers reporting clear voices indoors and usable outdoor calls. Performance can dip in strong wind or noisy situations,...
Pros: Comfort during long use, Sound quality
Cons: Carry case quality, Touch control responsiveness
Call quality was mostly praised as clean, clear, or very good, with caveats around wind, crowded cafés, or heavy processing.
Pros: Comfort during long use, Sound quality
Cons: Find My, Carry case quality
Call quality ranges from crystal clear in busy places to muffled or unreliable in wind and heavy noise. Indoor and moderate-noise calls are usually the safest bet.
Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use
Cons: Value for money, Volume output
Call quality is mostly serviceable to strong, with several reviewers reporting clear calls even in moderate noise. It is not a unanimous win: some experts still found voices tinny, only...
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality
Cons: Value for money, Noise isolation (passive)
Voice calls come through well in offices and during walking or cycling in moderate noise. Busy roads and louder places can make speech harder to follow.
Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use
Cons: Bass performance, Cable quality
Call quality is generally usable to very good, with several reviewers praising clear voices outdoors and in everyday noise. There are exceptions, including softer or more digital recordings and one...
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Carry case quality
Calls are generally clear enough for conversations and remote meetings, with several accounts of successful hands-free use. Voice pickup is less polished than a dedicated headset, particularly for background disturbances.
Pros: Situational awareness, Value for money
Cons: Sound quality, Bass performance
Call quality is mixed rather than a core strength. Several reviewers had clear, natural indoor calls, but others reported reduced clarity, tinny tone or weak performance in noisy and windy...
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality
Cons: Spatial audio
Mic quality is mixed but generally usable. Many reviewers find voice chat clear and good for earbuds, while several customers report thin, robotic, or poor-sounding voice transmission.
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality
Cons: Value for money, Bass performance
Call quality is mixed but often positive, ranging from excellent and clear to tinny, muffled, or merely adequate.
Pros: Battery, Stability
Cons: Value for money, Charging
Call microphone quality is usable to good, with reviewers hearing clear enough voices but not always best-in-class call quality.
Pros: Value for money, Equalizer customization
Cons: Bass performance, Preset EQ profile quality
Call quality was mixed, ranging from robotic or wind-limited performance to clear, natural-sounding voice pickup.
Pros: Value for money, Sound quality
Cons: Touch control responsiveness, Bass performance
Call mic quality is usable but inconsistent, ranging from clear in quiet spaces to metallic, distant, or tinny in tougher conditions.
Pros: Sound quality, Sensors
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Spatial audio
Quiet indoor calls are workable, and a few find them clear, but other users sound fuzzy or difficult to understand outdoors.
Pros: Situational awareness, Overall satisfaction
Cons: Bass performance, Volume output
Calls are usable while running, but the headset is less convincing for conversations in gusty cycling conditions. It works for occasional calls rather than consistently clear communication in all weather.
Pros: Charging, Stability
Cons: Bass performance, Sound quality
Call quality is a weak point overall; some calls are usable, but several reviewers report quiet, distant, or incomplete microphone pickup.
Pros: Water/sweat resistance rating, Offline playback and onboard storage
Cons: Bass performance, Button control usability
Call performance is inconsistent and often poor outdoors. Two callers heard fuzzy, distant, or underwater-sounding speech, although another listener considered the headset suitable for calls and spoken voices.
Pros: Comfort during long use, Stability
Cons: Sound quality, Overall satisfaction