Shokz OpenFit Black – Open-Ear Ear-Hook Earbuds, DirectPitch Air Conduction, Up to 28H with Case, IP54, Bluetooth 5.2

The Shokz OpenFit Black is the first-generation OpenFit, the model that brought Shokz’s open-ear idea to true wireless earbuds. Instead of bone conduction, each earbud uses DirectPitch air conduction: a small speaker rests just outside the ear canal and aims sound into it, while a soft hook holds it behind your ear. Your ears stay open, nothing presses into the canal, and at 8.3 g per earbud it is lighter than its successor. Shokz rates it at up to 7 hours per charge and 28 hours with the case.

Shokz OpenFit Black or OpenFit 2?

OpenFit and OpenFit 2 are different generations, not colours of one product. The newer model adds a second driver in each earbud (DualBoost), physical buttons instead of touch, IP55 and longer battery life (11 hours per charge, 48 with the case). The Shokz OpenFit Black keeps a single-driver design with touch controls, but it is lighter at 8.3 g against 9.4 g, and it costs less.

If you mainly listen to podcasts, audiobooks and calls, or you want the lightest ear-hook Shokz model with a full case, the first-generation OpenFit still makes sense. If bass and battery matter most, step up to OpenFit 2.

DirectPitch: open ears without broadcasting your music

Shokz describes DirectPitch as air conduction technology that uses phase cancellation. The speaker points sound into your ear, and reverse sound waves reduce what spills outward, so the person next to you on the bus generally cannot hear your audio at normal volume. Shokz is clear that this is not bone conduction.

Because the ear stays open, you hear traffic, a colleague calling your name or a gate announcement without taking the earbuds out. That is the main reason people pick the Shokz OpenFit Black over sealed earbuds.

Comfort for long wear and with glasses

Each earbud weighs 8.3 g (±0.2 g) and the hook is wrapped in silicone. Shokz calls the design headgear friendly: the thin dolphin-arc hook sits comfortably alongside glasses, sunglasses and caps. Materials are plastic, silicone and stainless steel for the earbuds and plastic for the case, which weighs 57 g (±1 g).

Either earbud works on its own for mono music or calls, handy when you want one ear completely free while driving or at work.

Battery and charging, with the conditions

Shokz lists up to 7 hours of listening per charge and up to 28 hours in total with the case. The earbuds recharge in about 1 hour and an empty case in about 2 hours over USB-C. Five minutes of charging gives around 1 hour of use. Higher volume shortens every one of these figures.

Touch controls, calls and connectivity

Controls on the Shokz OpenFit Black are touch-based, customisable through the optional Shokz App. Two microphones in each earbud handle calls. Bluetooth 5.2 with MultiPoint keeps two devices connected at once, so a laptop meeting and a phone call can share one pair of earbuds.

The earbuds are rated IP54 for sweat and splashes. Shokz specifies that the case is not waterproof, so keep it dry in a gym bag.

The black finish in everyday use

The Shokz OpenFit Black comes in a matte black that hides marks from pockets and gym bags better than the beige version, and it disappears visually next to dark hair, sunglass frames and black caps. The silicone hooks can collect dust and skin oil in hot weather; wipe them with a slightly damp microfibre cloth and let them dry before charging. If you prefer a lighter shade, the Shokz OpenFit Beige is the same earbud.

Who This Is Not For

Anyone who needs noise cancellation for flights or loud commutes: the open design lets outside sound in. Bass-first listeners, who will find a single open-ear driver lighter than sealed earbuds or OpenFit 2. People who dislike touch controls, which can register accidental taps when you adjust a cap. And swimmers, since IP54 covers sweat and splashes only and the case has no water rating.

Ordering the Shokz OpenFit Black in the UAE

Delivery covers the whole UAE in up to 3 business days and is free on orders from AED 300. The Shokz OpenFit Black is backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. You can return a defective or mismatched item within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.

Technical Specifications

• Colour: Black
• Model: Shokz OpenFit (first generation)
• Type: Open-ear ear-hook true wireless earbuds
• Audio: DirectPitch air conduction with phase cancellation
• Controls: Touch controls, customisable in the Shokz App
• Microphones: Two per earbud
• Bluetooth: 5.2; MultiPoint (2 devices)
• Battery: Up to 7 hours per charge; up to 28 hours with case
• Charging time: Earbuds about 1 hour; empty case about 2 hours
• Quick charge: 5 minutes = about 1 hour
• Charging: USB-C
• Water resistance: IP54 (earbuds only; case not waterproof)
• Weight: Earbud 8.3 g ±0.2 g; case 57 g ±1 g
• Materials: Earbuds plastic, silicone, stainless steel; case plastic
• In the box: Earbuds, charging case, USB-C cable, user guide, legal statement, app card, warranty card
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

Specifications come from Shokz’s official OpenFit product page. Full details are published on the official Shokz OpenFit page.

FAQ

Is the Shokz OpenFit Black bone conduction?

No. It uses DirectPitch air conduction, a small speaker aimed into the ear canal.

How long does the Shokz OpenFit Black battery last?

7 hours per charge and up to 28 hours with the case, according to Shokz.

Can I wear the Shokz OpenFit Black with glasses?

Yes. Shokz describes the thin ear hook as headgear friendly, including glasses.

Is the charging case waterproof?

No. The earbuds are IP54; Shokz states the case is not waterproof.

What does OpenFit 2 add over OpenFit?

4 main things: a second driver per earbud, physical buttons, IP55 and 11 hours per charge.

Can I use one earbud at a time?

Yes. Both earbuds work independently for mono music or calls.

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