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AKG N5 Hybrid vs Shokz OpenFit 2

What N5 Hybrid does better (7) and where OpenFit 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AKG N5 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N5 Hybrid
6.4Score
7 advantages≈ $130
vs
Shokz OpenFit 2
Shokz · 2025OpenFit 2
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls3.1
6.9Battery8.5
2.0Build & features7.2

Why is N5 Hybrid better than OpenFit 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenFit 2: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit 2: No
  3. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 50 Hz2.5×
  4. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 16,000 Hz2.5×
  5. LDACYes · OpenFit 2: No
  6. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 9.4 g+57%
  7. Battery capacity77 mAh vs 56 mAh+38%

Why is OpenFit 2 better than N5 Hybrid?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx52.5×
  2. Battery life10 h vs 11 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

AKG N5 HybridAKG N5 Hybrid≈ $1306.4
Shokz OpenFit 2Shokz OpenFit 2≈ $1306.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz16,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity101 dB94 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h11 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—48 h
Battery capacity77 mAh56 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g9.4 g
Protection ratingIP52IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Beige
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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