Shokz OpenFit 2+
Sony WF-1000XM5
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenFit 2+
The Shokz Open Fit 2+ is widely praised for its lightweight, comfortable open-ear design that stays secure during sleep and workouts while allowing ambient awareness. Users consistently highlight the impressive battery life, clear sound quality with balanced mids and treble, and the effective companion app with EQ and Dolby Audio. A few reviewers note that the silver charging case looks cheap and that sound distorts at high volumes above 50-60%, while some experienced initial discomfort adjusting to the ear hook style.
Pros
- Lightweight and comfortable open-ear design
- Excellent battery life
- Good sound quality with balanced mids/treble
- Dolby Audio support via app
- Stays secure during sleep and workouts
Cons
- Sound distorts at high volume above 50-60%
- Silver charging case looks cheap
- Initial discomfort adapting to ear hook style
- Does not work with Siri for calls
- Bass response limited by open design
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 | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | DualBoost Dual-Driver | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 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 | SBC, AAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | AI-Powered Calls | 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 social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (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 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.