Shokz OpenFit 2+ open-ear earbuds are 50% off on Amazon, dropping the price to just under $100 ahead of the shopping season.
The discount brings the upgraded open-ear model down from its standard price of $199.95, matching the lowest price ever offered for the hardware. Black Friday remains two weeks away, but the retailer applied the price cut immediately.
Audio Upgrades and Battery Life on OpenFit 2+
The OpenFit 2+ are the upgraded version of the OpenFit 2, holding each bud just outside the ear canal using soft silicone ear hooks. Each bud pairs a bass driver with a separate driver for mids and highs to compensate for the lower frequencies typical of open designs.
Users can activate Dolby Audio in the Shokz app for a more spacious soundstage, though the manufacturer notes that feature cuts battery life by about two hours. The earbuds provide up to 11 hours of playback on a single charge, expanding to 48 hours total with the charging case, which works with any Qi wireless charger.
Find Discounts on Alternative Open-Ear and Budget Models
Shoppers looking for alternative open-ear styles can find discounts on other models. These budget-friendly open-style buds clip onto your ear without forming a seal, allowing you to hear your surroundings naturally.
Other options include the Momentum 5s, which are unique earbuds that feature user-replaceable batteries in both the case and the buds to extend their lifespan. For those wanting standard earbuds, Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds feature Nothing’s unique transparent design, good sound quality, and solid noise cancellation for under $100. Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds deliver excellent sound quality and noise canceling in a sleek, comfy design.
Meanwhile, the Shokz OpenFit Pro feature an unobtrusive design with wraparound ear hooks made from a flexible nickel-titanium alloy and an ultra-soft silicone exterior, normally selling for $250 before being discounted by $50 during Prime Big Deal Days.
The Shokz OpenFit Pro support a listening time of up to 12 hours on a single charge or up to 50 hours with the charging case, plus a 10-minute quick charge that provides an additional four hours.
Over-ear headphones are also getting price cuts, including sales on models from Sony, Bose, Beats, Sennheiser, and Apple. The Sony WH-1000XM5 are seeing solid savings alongside other early Black Friday headphone deals.
