Win a pair of Shokz earbuds, worth £169, in this week's Fabulous competition

WE sometimes need a little extra push to get down to the gym or out on a run.
Thankfully, Shokz's new OpenFit 2 wireless earbuds are super-stylish, ultra-lightweight and even sweat-proof so you can wear them from park to train to desk (and back).
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Three Fabulous readers can each win a pair of Shokz earbuds in this week's competition
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Powered by Shokz's DualBoost Technology, you'll enjoy deep, resonant bass and a high-frequency driver for crisp mids and highs.
Plus, physical buttons and touch controls make it super-easy to change the volume, skip tracks and answer calls.
You'll get 11 hours of listening on a single charge and a 48-hour run-time with the charging case, too.
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Forgotten to charge them? A 10-minute quick charge will give a two-hour boost of listening time.
There really is zero excuse for skipping that workout now (sorry)!
Three Fabulous readers can each win a pair of Shokz earbuds in this week's competition.
Enter using the form below by 11:59pm on June 28, 2025.
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Win a pair of Shokz earbuds, worth £169, in this week's Fabulous competition

WE sometimes need a little extra push to get down to the gym or out on a run. Thankfully, Shokz's new OpenFit 2 wireless earbuds are super-stylish, ultra-lightweight and even sweat-proof so you can wear them from park to train to desk (and back). Advertisement 1 Three Fabulous readers can each win a pair of Shokz earbuds in this week's competition We've teamed up with Powered by Shokz's DualBoost Technology, you'll enjoy deep, resonant bass and a high-frequency driver for crisp mids and highs. Plus, physical buttons and touch controls make it super-easy to change the volume, skip tracks and answer calls. You'll get 11 hours of listening on a single charge and a 48-hour run-time with the charging case, too. Advertisement Forgotten to charge them? A 10-minute quick charge will give a two-hour boost of listening time. There really is zero excuse for skipping that workout now (sorry)! Three Fabulous readers can each win a pair of Shokz earbuds in this week's competition. Enter using the form below by 11:59pm on June 28, 2025. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive For full terms and conditions, click here.

Irish Daily Mirror

04-06-2025

• Irish Daily Mirror

I put Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds through their paces on runs and in a noisy gym

Shokz have unveiled their new OpenFit 2 True Wireless Earbuds, which they say brings you 'groundbreaking open-ear audio. And after trying them out for a few runs and a couple of sessions in a noisy gym, we can second their boast. Arriving in Ireland this week, the new OpenFit 2 delivers superior sound quality and comfort - so much so that as soon as you stick them on, you forget you are wearing them. We purchased Shokz Openswim headphones a year ago and they proved a game-changer when it comes to a pursuit that can often be cut short due to boredom. But time melts away in the pool to the extent that, just last week, we did length after length after length for just under two and a half hours (6,000m - the goal is to complete a 10k swim by the end of the year)! Having experienced the underwater sound quality of Shokz - achieved through bone conduction - and the 'am I really wearing them' comfort, we were looking forward to getting our hands on the OpenFit 2. And they haven't disappointed. The OpenFit 2 is equipped with cutting-edge technology that enhances your audio experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in rich, crystal-clear sound. They use Shokz DualBoost™ Technology - two independent drivers that process low and high-frequency sounds separately. This really does deliver a richer and more immersive sound quality, and it allows you to enjoy your favourite music and calls while still being aware of your surroundings. This is particularly important when running in an environment where there is traffic - both vehicular and pedestrian. The earbuds incorporate a new Upgraded OpenBass™ 2.0 Algorithm. According to Shokz, this is engineered to deliver powerful and deep bass tones that are precisely directed to your ears. By focusing on sound directionality, OpenBass 2.0 ensures that you can fully enjoy bass-heavy tracks while still maintaining clarity in the higher frequency ranges, resulting in a well-rounded listening experience. Another innovative inclusion is their Improved DirectPitch™ 2.0 Technology. This harnesses a variety of advanced engineering techniques to optimize how sound is delivered to your ears while minimizing sound leakage. It ensures that the audio you hear is clear and undistorted, regardless of your environment, and is tailored to promote focus on your audio without disturbing those around you. With two curious daughters climbing on me at one point while testing these earbuds, we can confirm that the audio blasting through the OpenFit 2 was heard only by yours truly, even though the sound isn't delivered by buds that sit inside your ears, but instead rest at the entrance to your ear canal. Having worn a range of in-ear and overear headphones and earbuds in the past, the audio provided by the OpenFit 2 is superior to anything we have heard. Once you download the app, you can control the sound, and monitor the charged status of both the earbuds and the case. The different EQ options include Standard, Vocal (good for reading e-books or listening to podcasts), Bass Boost and Treble Boost. You can also customise and save your own EQ mode. The fit is perfect, and that is down to the flexible ear hooks, which contour to the shape of your ear, and 'Ultra-Soft Silicone 2.0'. The earbuds remain comfortable even during prolonged wear, while, just like their Openswim headphones, there is minimal movement even during the most hardcore of workouts. They wrap comfortably around your ear even when wearing glasses and a hat. Other features, such as physical buttons, make these one of the easiest earbuds to use, while there are many health-related benefits to wearing open-ear headphones. These include awareness of your environment and the minimising of bacterial growth. We began the process of reviewing the OpenFit 2 earbuds as fully paid-up members of the Shokz fanclub, thanks to their brilliant swim tech. And when it comes to audio quality, comfort, battery life (11 hours on a charge and 48 hours with the charging case), we haven't been let down by their latest product. Open headphones have long struggled to deal with the issue of inferior sound quality compared to their closed-ear or in-ear counterparts, but the OpenFit 2 goes a long way towards bridging that gap. If you are looking for a summer fitness splurge, something to compliment your workout wardrobe, then OpenFit 2 could be the perfect purchase. Shokz OpenFit 2 will be available from Thursday June 5 from DID or Harvey Norman and RRP is €189.99. They cost €236 on Amazon.

Irish Times

29-05-2025

• Irish Times

Shokz OpenFit 2 review: Comfort and good sound quality without ambient noise intrusion

Shokz OpenFit 2      Price : €190 Website : Where To Buy : Harvey Norman When it comes to earbuds, I usually prefer to block out the world rather than let the ambient noise filter in. That means active noise cancelling is a must and the buds need to have swappable silicone tips. But the Shokz OpenFit 2 don't fit any of those requirements. As the name suggests, the buds are open fit, sitting outside your ear rather than plugging your ear canal. There are times though when you need to hear what is going around you. When you are out walking, for example, it is useful to stay aware of your surroundings so you can hear people approach or be aware of cars around you. But at the same time, you don't want to sacrifice audio quality. Over the years I've reviewed some open-fit buds that promise a lot but really only deliver tinny, weak audio that is drowned out by the background audio. READ MORE I had higher hopes for the OpenFit 2. Shokz is known for perfecting open-fit earbuds, from the bone conduction technology it helped bring to the mainstream audio sector to the open-fit earbuds it is now pitching at runners and other audio fans. The Shokz OpenFit 2 are new to the Irish market. The buds have an ear hook design, with a flexible silicon hook that sits comfortably over your ear and position the speaker so you can hear the audio without blocking out the outside world completely. [ Mixx Streambuds Solo 2 review: Budget Bluetooth earbuds that sound pretty good for the price Opens in new window ] Out of the box, you might need instructions to tell you how to actually position them correctly on your ears, particularly if you have been using in-earbuds for the past few years. The Shokz app will help you get the most out of the buds – luckily, because I realised I was wearing them out of place. The app will also let you change EQ settings, with preset options that include vocal, bass booster and treble boost. There is also a custom setting so you could create your own personalised audio and save it for future use. Shokz has done some work on the audio side for the OpenFit 2. Its bass algorithm has been upgraded, with precisely directed bass tones that still maintain clarity in the higher frequency ranges. The end result was surprising. I expected that with the open fit nature of the buds, the ambient noise would be intrusive, particularly if the buds were being used near busy streets. But it wasn't an issue – I could still hear a podcast playing even with traffic close by. It was the same for music, with powerful bass without the rest of the audio feeling muddy. [ Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds: another leap forward in quality and comfort Opens in new window ] The Shokz have built-in microphones so you can use them for phone calls, video calls and accessing the voice assistant on whatever device they are connected to. Again, the sound quality here was good. On the other end of the call, I came through loud and clear. That is down to a couple of things: the two microphones built into each earbud, and the AI technology that Shokz has included to boost the audio. Sound leak was a concern. With open fit, you are likely to get a little leakage, but for the OpenFit 2, it was only audible at higher volumes. Still, I would be more wary of discussing anything too confidential in public, which incidentally should hold true regardless of what you are using to make or take your calls. The Shokz buds have another distinguishing feature: physical buttons. While many earbuds have opted solely for touch controls, the OpenFit 2 come with small physical buttons. The single click can play or pause tracks. The double and triple click are used for skipping or replaying tracks, while the long press can control volume. Those buttons can be customised, but there is a limit to how much you can do so. The single click, for example, can only be set to the default of play and pause, or disabled. The options for the double and triple click include having the left earbud control skipping to the next track, while the other goes back one track, or some mix of that. The long press can be changed to activate the voice assistant. That is it, however. Touch controls are limited to a single option – a long press – which is disabled by default. The only feature you can assign to it is the voice assistant for your phone. It's no real loss though if you decide to leave it doing nothing; the touch control is more awkward to activate correctly than the physical button. The buds also support multipoint pairing, which means you can pair two devices to them and switch seamlessly between the two, for example your smartphone and a laptop. Best of all, the OpenFit 2 didn't budge, even during the most strenuous workouts. If you've ever had to chase down an errant earbud, you'll appreciate the certainty that brings. Good Comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The buds are so lightweight and fit perfectly over your ear that you almost forget you are wearing them. They are particularly good if you find in-earbuds too uncomfortable to wear. Battery life is decent too. You get 11 hours of listening, with up to 48 hours when the backup battery on the case is taken into account. Bad The ear-hook design may not work for some people, particularly if they wear glasses – or sunglasses. However, the hook itself is quite thin, so it may still work for most wearers. The design of the buds means the case is a bit larger than some earbuds out there. Sound leak is definitely less of an issues than with other open-fit devices, but is still there. Everything else The buds are rated as IP55, which means they will withstand dust, light rain and sweat. Verdict Comfortable earbuds with great sound quality that won't budge during exercise.