Shokz Shaoyin OpenFit Air first test: comfortable, light and open, allowing ears to breathe freely

[Gearbest Review]On April 11 last year, Shokz Shaoyin officially launched the first product of the open-type headphone comfort zone series – Shaoyin OpenFit. Its excellent sound quality performance and wearing experience are still fresh in my memory, and I still use it in my daily life. Will be worn at work. On April 12, 2024, one year later, Shaoyin officially launched the second open product in the series-Shaoyin OpenFit Air.

Judging from the name, this brand-new product may be the “youth version” of the first-generation product, or it can be said to be the first product of the sub-flagship series. So what is the difference between it and its “predecessors”? What is the specific performance? After wearing it for a while, I found the answer.

Family-style design, comfortable to wear for a long time

The first is its appearance. If the headphone compartment of OpenFit is a more rounded square, then the Shaoyin OpenFit Air is a more rounded rectangle. And in terms of color matching, Glacier White is really clear and white. It is different from OpenFit’s version called Warm Day White. The actual color is close to ivory. In addition, in addition to the classic black and white colors, a new cherry blossom pink color scheme has been added. Such a fresh color scheme complements the suffix of Air.

After opening the headphone compartment, what comes into view is the headset weighing only 8.7g. Since it adopts an ear-hook structure, the headphones are still placed in the X-style in the charging compartment. Therefore, although the weight of the “predecessor” OpenFit single ear is increased by 0.3g, the author basically feels that there is no difference. It is still light and comfortable to wear for a long time, and basically does not bring unnecessary burden to the ears.

As the second product in the Comfort Zone series, comfort is naturally the top priority of this headset. Compared with in-ear headphones, which will put pressure on the ear canal, causing ear drop sensation, swelling, itching, etc., if you wear Shaoyin OpenFit Air – which continues the comfort gene of the flagship product OpenFit, then these problems will basically disappear. Easy to solve.

First of all, Shaoyin OpenFit Air open-back headphones use the first air-type earhook, which can adapt to different types of ear shapes, truly achieving “thousands of people, thousands of shapes”, soft and elastic fit. In addition, Shaoyin OpenFit Air is superimposed with non-slip soft silicone on the surface of the earphones, especially the part close to the ears, which is soft and skin-friendly.

Secondly, problems such as swelling and itching caused by wearing in-ear headphones for too long are caused by the headphones being inserted into the ear canal. Shaoyin OpenFit Air adopts an open and non-ear-friendly design, so naturally it will not When this kind of problem occurs, the ears can be allowed to “breathe” freely. And this kind of ear-proof design can also sense outdoor environmental sounds in real time. In scenes with many uncertain factors such as heavy traffic flow, it can ensure that users can obtain all the conditions of the surrounding environment in time to prevent accidents.

Finally, regular in-ear headphones are easy to lose and fall off during more strenuous exercise. Shaoyin OpenFit Air uses an ergonomic ear-hook design. At the same time, inside the ear hook, Shaoyin OpenFit Air uses flexible titanium wire material, which can adapt to the wearing needs of different ear types and is stable to wear. , it will not loosen or slip during strenuous activities.

High-quality sound effects, open and no sound leakage

For users who are used to in-ear headphones, their impression of open-back headphones may still be that the sound quality is average, the sound insulation is poor, and there may be embarrassing sound leakage in public places. The launch of the flagship product OpenFit last year subverted our traditional stereotypes. Shaoyin OpenFit Air continues the technical foundation of the flagship product and adopts a directional sound field + dynamic low-frequency enhancement solution.

The first is the directional sound field, which is a sound field with specific directivity. Generally, two or more sound sources are used, and the sound sources must be placed according to a certain topological structure, thereby regulating the amplitude difference between different sound sources. and phase difference to control the intensity distribution of sound pressure in space and achieve specific spatial directivity. Therefore, Shaoyin OpenFit Air can accurately transmit sound without having to put it in the ear, and ensures the privacy of the sound produced by the earphones.

During the actual experience, the author adjusted the volume of the headphones to 50%, which is my daily listening habit. However, when I took off the headphones and placed them about 30 centimeters away from me, I could barely hear anything. The sound in the headphones, so the sound leakage has no intersection with Shaoyin OpenFit Air.

In terms of sound quality, everyone has different preferences and preferences. For me, clarity and transparency are what I value most. Because clarity is the foundation, and transparency will give the sound a sense of impact that penetrates the skull. In these two aspects, the author believes that Shaoyin OpenFit Air performs flawlessly.

In other aspects, the earphones can last up to 6 hours in a single use, and can last up to 28 hours with the charging box. It also supports fast charging. It can be used for 2 hours after charging for 10 minutes. There is no need to worry about forgetting to charge and causing the headset to become unusable. At the same time, Shaoyin OpenFit Air also supports dual MIC call noise reduction. Therefore, OpenFit is also suitable for office scenarios such as online meetings and business calls.

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In general, Shaoyin OpenFit Air, as the second product in the comfort zone series, is also one aimed at a wider consumer group. With Shaoyin OpenFit leading the way, this Air did not eclipse, but performed on par with its “predecessors”. Although it is not as good as the flagship product Shaoyin OpenFit in terms of some hardware and technology, it performs very well in terms of wearing comfort and sound quality.

In addition, the IP54 water and sweat resistance makes this headset suitable for most light sports both outdoors and indoors. At the same time, its fashionable appearance and smooth wearing advantages can also be used at home and leisure time. Therefore, whether you are a white-collar worker in the workplace who loves sports or an entertainment expert who is crazy about watching dramas, this Shaoyin OpenFit Air all-scenario headset can meet your needs.