Shokz OpenFit Pro Black

The Shokz OpenFit Pro are open-back earbuds with noise cancellation. This allows me to hear less of my surroundings and enjoy my music even more. The earbuds deliver clear and detailed sound. I find the earhook less convenient when my hair is down.

Clear and Balanced Sound I find the earbuds deliver clear, detailed sound. This makes my music sound realistic. The sound is also balanced. Voices sound clear, and I hear the low bass clearly. I don't hear a dominant pitch, which allows me to comfortably listen to different genres for extended periods. In classical music, I also hear a lot of depth in the sound. I can clearly distinguish between the different instruments in an orchestra.

Noise Cancellation These are the first Shokz earbuds with noise cancellation, and I find they reduce ambient noise well. In the office, I notice that conversations sound further away, which makes them less distracting. I appreciate that the noise cancellation doesn't feel like it's pressing against my ears, which I sometimes experience with noise canceling. I can still hear loud, sudden sounds clearly. I can adjust the strength of the noise cancellation in the app.

Comprehensive app The app offers a wide range of settings. For example, I can use the equalizer to customize the sound to my liking. I choose from various presets, and there's a clear difference between them. In addition to the existing presets, I also create my own preset with the 10-band equalizer. This allows me to choose even more powerful bass when listening to house music. Another great feature in the app is the head tracking function. With this feature, the sound sounds spatial, as if I'm in a concert hall. The sound comes only from the front. When I look to the left, the sound comes from the right.

Sturdy design The earbuds fit snugly around my ear. Whether I'm walking briskly or moving to the music, they stay in place. Each earbud has a convenient control button. I use this to pause the music or fast-forward to the next track. When I have my hair down and I touch it, the earbuds do slip easily.

Unfortunately, the OpenFit Pro doesn't fit well around my small ears, especially when I'm wearing glasses.

The only earbuds that stay in place and you don't feel them. You can easily wear them all day without pain or an uncomfortable feeling in your ears. The sound is clear, as if you are in a recording studio. They aren't super loud, but they are very clear. The ANC is okay, but if you want to completely shut out the outside world, you need to buy different ones. You can switch on the ANC and then put on soft music; you can still hear people talking, but in the distance without understanding anything. Concentration is top-notch then. I wish I had bought these sooner.