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My favorite (flawed) workout earbuds got a much-needed upgrade at CES 2025
I blinked and missed the Shokz OpenFit 2 announcement at CES. They take the open-ear design I love and fix some first-gen issues.
Over a year of wearing them for training runs, hikes, and races, I've grown dependent upon their open-ear fit for keeping my situational awareness and letting my eardrums relax, while acknowledging some annoying flaws with them over time. Unfortunately, the Shokz OpenFit have a relatively average battery life, finicky touch controls that frequently lead to dropped phone calls, and softer sound compared to in-ear earbuds. The OpenFit 2 will provide a lovely little boost for first-gen fans, but probably won't satisfy those who prefer workout earbuds with a proper seal and artificial transparency modes for richer sound, like the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2.
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