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Shokz OpenFit 2 vs Skullcandy Method 540 ANC

What OpenFit 2 does better (3) and where Method 540 ANC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenFit 2
Shokz · 2025OpenFit 2
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Skullcandy Method 540 ANC
Skullcandy · 2025Method 540 ANC
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $150
3.1Noise control & calls5.6
7.2Build & features2.2

Why is OpenFit 2 better than Method 540 ANC?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Total with charging case48 h vs 40 h+20%
  3. Earbud weight (each)9.4 g vs 11 g+17%

Why is Method 540 ANC better than OpenFit 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · OpenFit 2: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 20 Hz2.5×
  3. Highest frequency16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenFit 2Shokz OpenFit 2≈ $1306.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size—12 mm
Lowest frequency50 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency16,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity94 dB97 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life11 h—
Total with charging case48 h40 h
Battery capacity56 mAh—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)9.4 g11 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack, BeigeBone, Primer, True Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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