Headphones with Noise Cancelling that Don’t Stick in your Ear - Shokz OpenFit Pro Showcase

The Shokz OpenFit Pro headphones combine open-ear design with active noise cancellation, providing situational awareness and improved sound quality for active users.

• Open-ear design with ANC offers situational awareness while canceling ambient noise.

• Improved sound quality, especially in bass, suitable for diverse audio content and optimized with Dolby Atmos.

• Long battery life, quick charging, IP55 resistance, and comfortable, stable fit make them ideal for active use.

The Shokz OpenFit Pro headphones offer a unique solution for active individuals who need to hear their surroundings while listening to audio, addressing common frustrations with traditional in-ear and over-ear headphones. These open-ear headphones feature active noise cancellation (ANC) without sealing the ear canal, using a multi-microphone system to cancel ambient noise while maintaining environmental awareness. They deliver surprisingly good sound quality and offer robust features like long battery life, quick charging, and IP55 water and dust resistance, making them ideal for workouts and outdoor activities.

ANC Mechanism & Experience

• 00:00:48 The Shokz OpenFit Pro headphones utilize active noise cancellation (ANC) by using an array of microphones to listen to ambient sounds and then outputting an inverse sound to cancel them. Unlike sealed headphones, their open-ear design lacks a physical seal, which means a different trade-off for noise blocking but prevents issues like sweat and discomfort during activities. Users report a 'trippy' sensation of hearing surroundings clearly while the noise floor drops, and a slight pressure feeling typical of ANC is present.

Sound Quality & Design

• 00:03:49 The OpenFit Pro headphones offer solid sound quality, suitable for enjoying various content without distraction, from music to audiobooks, and are considered the best Shokz headphones heard to date. Their open-ear design inherently avoids length mode problems common with in-ear monitors and offers a low acoustic impedance for a more consistent listening experience. Shokz claims a 50% improvement in low-end bass compared to previous open-ear models, achieved through a dual diaphragm and high-quality dome cap, optimized for Dolby Atmos to enhance the listening experience on earbuds.

Battery Life & Durability

• 00:06:31 Battery performance for the OpenFit Pro is impressive, offering 12 hours of playback on a single charge with ANC off at 50% volume, and up to 50 hours with the charging case. A quick 10-minute charge provides 4 hours of playtime, and the case supports Qi wireless charging. The headphones also boast an IP55 rating for water and dust resistance, making them durable for various challenging environments and intense workouts.

Comfort & Usability

• 00:07:01 Designed for comfort during long runs, the OpenFit Pro features ultra-soft silicone 2.0 to minimize chafing and an open-ear design for pressure-free comfort. The ear hook ensures a stable fit even during intense workouts. Key usability features include multi-point Bluetooth 6.1 pairing across devices like PC, Steam Deck, and phone, and physical control buttons that prevent false positives common with capacitive touch sensors during sweaty activities. The Shokz app provides 5 EQ presets and custom EQ options, and the headphones are compatible with both Android and iPhone.