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Apple AirPods 5 vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2

What AirPods 5 does better (2) and where OpenFit Air 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 5
Apple · 2026AirPods 5
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
2.2Battery6.0
9.5Build & features7.3

Why is AirPods 5 better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 7.2 g+67%

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than AirPods 5?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 8 h2×
  2. Total with charging case20 h vs 36 h+80%
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6.1+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 5Apple AirPods 5≈ $1506.3
Sound
FitOpen-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size—11.8 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Sensitivity—98 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h8 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case20 h36 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36.1
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g7.2 g
Protection ratingIP57IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursWhiteBlack, Ice Blue, White
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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