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| OpenFit 2 | AeroClip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $179.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $169.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1105 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦252,000 | ₦238,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Shokz | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds (Open-Ear) | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | 2024-09-10 | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | OpenFit 2 | AeroClip 2 |
| Price | $179.95 | $169.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 17.3 mm low-frequency driver + separate high-frequency driver | 12 mm |
| Driver Type | Dual-driver system with Shokz DualBoost technology | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Sound Features | DualBoost bass enhancement, improved sound leakage suppression vs. original OpenFit | Hi-Res Audio supported; Spatial audio: 3D Spatial Audio; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not supported (open-ear design does not use ANC) | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | Shokz App (iOS and Android) | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, adjustable EQ presets and manual tuning via app | Yes, HearID 5.0 and custom EQ in Soundcore app |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, low-latency mode selectable in app | — |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0 custom EQ, AI translation (100+ languages), Nap Mode with offline white noise |
| Sound Modes | Movie & Music mode, Podcast mode, customizable presets | — |
| Touch Controls | Physical multi-function button (replacing tap sensor) for play/pause, calls, volume, track skip | No, physical buttons |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Always-on ambient awareness inherent to open-ear design | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | Yes, 2 devices | Yes |
| Range | Approx. 10 m (33 ft), open-field | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, Beige, Blue | Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black, Cloud White |
| Form Factor | Open-ear, ear-hook design with redesigned physical control button; sits above the ear canal, no ear tips inserted | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 (dust and water resistant) | IP57 |
| Materials | Silicone-coated ear hooks with titanium alloy core wire | Hard plastic body, flexible titanium wire ear hook |
| Weight | 9.4 g per earbud; 53 g case | 6.2 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | Not publicly specified (earbud cell); case battery not publicly specified | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging provides approx. 5 hours of playback | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | 11 hours per earbud; 48 hours total with charging case | Earbuds: Up to 8 hours; With case: Up to 32 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, Anker Thus AI chip voice isolation |
| Mic Count | 2 microphones per earbud (4 total) | 4 (+2 VPU bone-conduction sensors) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Deep-learning-based noise reduction algorithm for calls | 4 MEMS mics + 2 bone-conduction sensors (VPUs) |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Button control activates paired phone's voice assistant | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open-ear design) | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Main Device | Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds (pair) | — |
| User Manual | Included | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | — |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Supported Devices | Smartphones, tablets, laptops with Bluetooth 5.0+ | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Second-generation OpenFit with DualBoost bass technology, a nearly doubled 48-hour total battery life, and a switch to physical button controls for more reliable input | The Soundcore AeroClip 2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip, supporting LDAC Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint. |