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Shokz OpenFit 2
4.2 feature score
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Smudge resistance has one positive support point: a reviewer described the matte case finish as resisting fingerprints.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, USB-C
Cons: Active noise cancellation, aptX
The glossy finish tends to attract fingerprints and smudges.
Pros: Interchangeable left/right bud design, Transparency mode quality
Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Equalizer customization
Finish durability is not a strength, with reports of scratches on the case or discoloration on the ear hooks appearing quickly.
Pros: Water/sweat resistance rating, Battery
Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Sensors