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Shokz OpenFit Air 2 vs Soundcore R50i NC

What OpenFit Air 2 does better (2) and where R50i NC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
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Soundcore R50i NC
Soundcore · 2026R50i NC
1 advantage

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than R50i NC?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.3+15%

Why is R50i NC better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11.8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h10 h
Total with charging case36 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.15.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.2 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlack, Ice Blue, WhiteBlack
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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