Shokz OpenFit
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenFit
The SHOKZ OpenFit earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the comfortable open-ear design, clear sound, and lightweight feel, but many report issues with fit, especially for small ears or during running, and one earbud breaking or disconnecting. The lack of noise cancellation is noted as a downside, though some appreciate the awareness of surroundings.
Pros
- Comfortable open-ear design
- Clear sound quality
- Lightweight and easy to wear
- Good for casual workouts
- Long battery life
Cons
- Loose fit for small ears
- One earbud broke
- Left earpiece disconnects randomly
- Not sweat-resistant for running
- No noise cancellation
SoundPEATS H3
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds are widely praised for delivering exceptional sound quality that rivals far more expensive models, with tight bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Users highlight the secure IEM-style fit, effective active noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the EQ in the companion app could be more impactful. Battery life varies with codec and ANC usage, and the charging case is a bit bulky, but overall these are seen as an outstanding value for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Secure and comfortable IEM-style fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Good codec support (LDAC, AptX Adaptive)
Cons
- EQ in app could be more impactful
- Battery life varies with codec/ANC
- Charging case is somewhat bulky
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Slightly metallic treble on some tracks
Scores
Specifications
| Shokz OpenFit | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 18 mm★ | 12 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 16 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Capacity | 58 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Shokz | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Shokz | PeatsAudio App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenFit
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
SoundPEATS H3 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
