Shokz Unveils $130 OpenFit Air 2 and OpenRun 2, Cutting Weight to 7.2g

Q: Will Shokz's new ultra-light ear-hook design secretly frustrate users who wear glasses during their daily workouts?

Yes, for some users—especially those with thicker glasses frames—the ultra-light ear-hook design could become an annoyance, even if it improves comfort in other ways. Shokz’s OpenFit Air 2 is built around the strengths that make open-ear earbuds attractive for workouts: low weight, no ear-canal pressure, better airflow, and awareness of traffic or other surroundings. At 7.2 grams per bud, about 17 percent lighter than the prior version, it should feel easier to wear for long runs or rides than heavier hook-style rivals. Early review context also suggests the lighter frame helps reduce fatigue. But the tradeoff is physical overlap. Ear hooks and glasses both occupy the same space around the top and back of the ear. Multiple product descriptions and broader reviews of hook-style earbuds note that this can create pressure, awkward stacking, or repeated readjustment, particularly with chunky plastic frames, some hats, or bike helmets. That does not mean all glasses wearers will struggle: users with thin wire frames or slimmer temples are less likely to have a problem. For buyers who wear glasses daily, the frustration risk is real but not hidden. It is a known compromise of this form factor, not a flaw unique to Shokz. Users prioritizing stable fit for running may accept it. Those who want the least interference with eyewear may be better served by Shokz’s wraparound bone-conduction models like the OpenRun Air 2, or by clip-on designs that leave the top of the ear clearer.

3 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Aug 24

$130 OpenFit Air 2 and OpenRun 2 earbuds will go on sale Aug. 27, giving Shokz two refreshed open-ear models aimed at users who want awareness without in-ear tips.
OpenFit Air 2 is billed as Shokz's lightest earhook model at 7.2g per bud, with a charging case trimmed by more than 10%, Bassphere audio, 8-hour battery life and IP55 water resistance.
OpenRun 2 targets runners with a bone-conduction design that is 9% smaller than the prior generation, plus IP67 protection and 10 hours of battery life.
Noise reduction remains absent from the OpenFit Air 2, leaving that feature exclusive to the $250 OpenFit Pro as Shokz keeps its lower-priced models focused on comfort and situational awareness.