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  3. Fairbuds 2 vs OpenFit 2

Fairphone Fairbuds 2 vs Shokz OpenFit 2

What Fairbuds 2 does better (7) and where OpenFit 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds 2
Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2
7.1Score
7 advantages≈ $130
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Shokz OpenFit 2
Shokz · 2025OpenFit 2
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ $130
9.8Noise control & calls3.1
6.0Battery8.5
3.9Build & features7.2

Why is Fairbuds 2 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. LDACYes · OpenFit 2: No
  5. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%
  6. Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 9.4 g+62%
  7. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 16,000 Hz+25%

Why is OpenFit 2 better than Fairbuds 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 11 h+38%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 48 h+20%
  4. Battery capacity45 mAh vs 56 mAh+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Fairphone Fairbuds 2Fairphone Fairbuds 2≈ $1307.1
Shokz OpenFit 2Shokz OpenFit 2≈ $1306.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz16,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB94 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h11 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case40 h48 h
Battery capacity45 mAh56 mAh
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g9.4 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Beige
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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