Shokz OpenFit 2
Sony WF-1000XM5
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenFit 2
The Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds are generally well-received, with users praising their comfort, secure fit, and impressive sound quality for an open-ear design. Many appreciate the long battery life, easy pairing, and suitability for activities like running and gym workouts. However, some users report issues with fit when wearing glasses, sound leakage at high volumes, and a lack of volume control on the earbuds themselves. A few users with larger ears or specific preferences found the fit less than perfect, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Secure fit during exercise
- Clear balanced sound
- Long battery life
- Quick charge feature
Cons
- Sound leakage at high volumes
- Fit issues with glasses
- No volume control on earbuds
- Fit may not suit larger ears
- Ear discomfort for some users
Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, making them great for travel and workouts. However, a significant number of complaints focus on Bluetooth connectivity issues, poor ANC compared to previous models, and fit problems that cause discomfort or earbuds falling out. Battery life and case charging also draw criticism, with some users experiencing defects. Overall, while the audio performance is often lauded, reliability and fit concerns prevent a higher rating.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable app
Cons
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Poor ANC compared to previous models
- Fit problems causing discomfort
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Case battery drains quickly
Scores
Specifications
| Shokz OpenFit 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | l | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 17.299999237060547 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 16 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96.5 dB | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Shokz OpenFit 2 Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds T920-ST-BG-US | January 30, 2026 | Open-ear design hear your music and your surroundings | True wireless Bluetooth earbuds | Up to 11 hours o | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | USB Type C |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 56 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Shokz App | Sony Headphone Connect App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenFit 2
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.