Shokz OpenFit
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
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
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality with deep bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Useful heart-rate sensor
- Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
- Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
- Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
- Case battery could be stronger
- High price point
- Different fit compared to previous generations
Scores
Specifications
| Shokz OpenFit | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 18 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 16 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 140 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 58 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Shokz | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Shokz | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP57 |
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)
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Shokz OpenFit offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
