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  3. Fairbuds 2 vs OpenFit Air 2

Fairphone Fairbuds 2 vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2

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

Fairphone Fairbuds 2
Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $130
vs
Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
5.8Battery6.0
4.0Build & features7.3

Why is Fairbuds 2 better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  2. LDACYes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 36 h+11%
  4. Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 7.2 g+24%

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than Fairbuds 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 11.8 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fairphone Fairbuds 2Fairphone Fairbuds 2≈ $1307.0
Shokz OpenFit Air 2Shokz OpenFit Air 2≈ $1207.6
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm11.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case40 h36 h
Battery capacity45 mAh—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
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 g7.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Ice Blue, White
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes

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