Earbuds / Compare
Huawei FreeClip 2 vs Shokz OpenFit 2+
Product A: Huawei
62 of 166 known
Change Huawei FreeClip 2
Product B: Shokz
65 of 166 known
59 of 157 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 27 known for one only
- 14 the same
- 84 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 3hB: 2hHuawei is 1 h higher.
- With caseA: 38hB: 48hShokz is 10 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 9hB: 11hShokz is 2 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.1g
B9.4g
Case weight
A37.8g
B56g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
T921, T921-ST-BK-US, T921-ST-GY-US, T921-ST-PR-US, T921-ST-HX-US, T921BK, T921GY4Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit2-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Modellnummer: SHOKZ T921.5Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit2-series.jsRead 15 October 2026German store product data: SKU T921BK (Schwarz) and T921GY (Grau). Gift box SKUs for both colours are not stored.6Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plus.jsRead 15 October 2026US store product data: SKUs T921-ST-BK-US, T921-ST-GY-US, T921-ST-PR-US and T921-ST-HX-US (HYROX Co-branded Edition).
GTIN / EAN
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810173482424, 810173482431, 810173486194, 8101734887236Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plus.jsRead 15 October 2026US store barcode field: 810173482424 Black, 810173482431 Grey, 810173486194 Purple, 810173488723 HYROX edition.
Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$199.951Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plusRead 15 October 2026The US store lists 199.95 USD. SoundGuys confirms the 22 September 2025 launch price.8Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-openfit-2-debuts-with-dolby-audio-144647Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys news, 22 Sep 2025: the OpenFit 2+ launched at 199.95 USD, 20 USD above the OpenFit 2.12Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-headphones/i-went-for-a-run-with-the-all-new-shokz-openfit-2-and-theyre-already-threatening-to-become-my-go-to-running-headphonesRead 15 October 2026TechRadar review published 4 June 2025 (UTC): the OpenFit 2+ costs 199.95 USD and 179 GBP, available to order now. Official pricing for other regions was still to be confirmed.
Launch price (EU)
€1993Press articlehuaweicentral.com/huawei-freeclip-2-launched-globally-with-a-big-shift-in-designRead 14 October 2026Original price 199 EUR at the global launch. The article names no country. Italian and German reviews list 199 EUR at Huawei.7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026German review: 199.00 EUR at Huawei.8Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Italian review: 199 EUR list price.
€1995Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit2-series.jsRead 15 October 2026Germany. The store lists 199.00 EUR incl. VAT for both colours. Kopfhoerer.de reports the same recommended price at the June 2025 launch.9Press articlebasic-tutorials.de/news/shokz-openfit-2-plusRead 15 October 2026Germany: 199,00 EUR.10Press articlekopfhoerer.de/news/shokz-openfit-2-plusRead 15 October 2026Recommended retail price 199,00 EUR, black and grey, available from now. Page last updated 5 June 2025.
Markets
DE, IT, MY, GB7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026German review, updated 19 Jan 2026: 199 EUR at Huawei and Galaxus.8Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Italy: list price 199 EUR. Release 22 Jan 2026 in Italy.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/huawei-freeclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026UK review of 6 Feb 2026: reviewed price 180 GBP.11Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/my/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Malaysia: the Huawei Malaysia site sells the FreeClip 2.
US, DE1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plusRead 15 October 2026US store with US dollar prices. Documented subset.5Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit2-series.jsRead 15 October 2026German store with euro prices. Documented subset.9Press articlebasic-tutorials.de/news/shokz-openfit-2-plusRead 15 October 2026German market start.
Colours
Berry Purple, Blue, Rose Gold, White, Black1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026The global specs tab lists Berry Purple, Blue, Rose Gold, White and Black. Other regions list fewer, for example Blue and White in Australia, and some call them Denim Blue, Feather White and Modern Black.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Row under the product name: Berry Purple, Blue, Rose Gold, White, Black.
Black, Grey, Purple, HYROX Co-branded Edition1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plusRead 15 October 2026Store options: Black, Grey, Purple and HYROX Co-branded Edition. The HYROX edition shows as unavailable on 2026-10-15.6Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plus.jsRead 15 October 2026Option names: OpenFit 2+ Black, Grey, Purple, HYROX Co-branded Edition.
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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Either bud1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plusRead 15 October 2026FAQ: both earbuds can be used independently and each keeps its button functions.7Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0620/0642/7873/files/OPENFIT_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 15 October 2026Single Earbud Control page: both earbuds are designed for independent use, mono playback or calls.
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AHuawei FreeClip 2
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 10.8 | 1 |
Source2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Speaker row: 10.8 mm powerful dual-diaphragm driver. The singular driver is read as one driver per earbud. The page footnote calls it the open dual-diaphragm acoustic unit. The technology is stored as dynamic from the reviews below, since the maker does not name it.6Measurementsoundguys.com/product/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table: 1 dynamic driver of 10.8 mm. This agrees with the one driver per earbud read from the maker page.7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Spec list: open-ear dynamic transducer with a dual-sided diaphragm.
BShokz OpenFit 2+
| Type | Role | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 1 |
| Not available | Tweeter | 1 |
Driver type
Dynamic4Press articlefonearena.com/blog/465174/huawei-freeclip-2-price-features.htmlRead 14 October 2026Dynamic drivers of 10.8 mm. The article says dual 10.8 mm dynamic drivers, which reads as the dual-diaphragm unit.6Measurementsoundguys.com/product/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table: dynamic.7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Dynamic transducer.
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Driver size
10.8mm
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Drivers per bud
1
2
Diaphragm material
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Custom composite diaphragm with a polymer surround and a PEN dome-shaped inner cap (low-frequency driver)2Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openfit2plusRead 15 October 2026DualBoost section: custom composite diaphragm with a high-performance polymer surround and a PEN dome-shaped inner cap, for the OpenFit 2 Series.
Frequency response
Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
105Reviewsoundguys.com/huawei-freeclip-2-review-151644Read 14 October 2026Three EQ presets and a 10-band custom EQ in the HUAWEI Audio app. The preset count differs in other reviews, so no presets are stored.7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 202610-band EQ in the Huawei Audio Connect app, up to three presets can be saved.8Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Customizable 10-band equalizer in the app.
EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
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ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
SoundGuys lab, relative to 1 kHz and compared with the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. The response is about 8 dB lower at 100 to 200 Hz, 6.4 dB higher at 2 kHz, 11.9 dB higher at 3.15 kHz (the peak), 6.8 dB higher at 8 kHz and 5.1 dB lower at 16 kHz.6Measurementsoundguys.com/product/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys product page, measured frequency response table in relative dB against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. Values: 100 Hz -7.8, 125 Hz -7.5, 200 Hz -8.4, 1 kHz 0.0 (reference), 2 kHz +6.4, 3.15 kHz +11.9, 4 kHz +10.5, 5 kHz +11.8, 8 kHz +6.8, 12.5 kHz +1.2, 16 kHz -5.1. Firmware, fit and unit are not stated. The same page lists 20 Hz at -43.5 dB and 20 kHz at -27.6 dB. Fnac's lab called the response even, which differs.
SoundGuys: sub-bass below 100 Hz is significantly weak. Upper mids and treble stay 3 to 5 dB below the SoundGuys preference curve, with no harsh sibilance. Firmware EU_V_3, Shokz app 5.6.5.11Reviewsoundguys.com/shokz-openfit-2-review-worth-the-20-upgrade-150051Read 15 October 2026Objective Measurements section: SoundGuys lab frequency response against its preference curve. Unit provided by Shokz, firmware EU_V_3, app 5.6.5. The EQ and Dolby Audio state is not stated.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
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SoundGuys recorded call demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Office and street noise is filtered out almost completely. In wind the AI processing sometimes cuts parts of words. No numeric result is published.11Reviewsoundguys.com/shokz-openfit-2-review-worth-the-20-upgrade-150051Read 15 October 2026Call clarity section with recorded demos in five conditions. Qualitative. No numeric measurement is published.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Longest tested use per charge
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Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
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Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Dual-device connections to iOS, Android or Windows devices at the same time, with automatic audio switching.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity row: simultaneous Bluetooth connection with dual devices supported.
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Page: devices running iOS, Android or Windows.
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Connection per platform
AHuawei FreeClip 2
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
| Windows | Bluetooth |
BShokz OpenFit 2+
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
AHuawei FreeClip 2
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Pop-up pairing | Huawei phone or tablet running EMUI 10.0 or later. |
| Connection to more than two devices | The earbuds must be connected to EMUI devices. |
| Head motion controls | Off by default. Works during cellular calls. Nod to answer and shake the head to reject. |
| Adaptive volume | In the trial phase and off by default. Turn it on in HUAWEI Audio Connect under Experimental features. |
| Battery test | Huawei lab, HUAWEI Pura 70 on EMUI 14.2.0, music at 50 percent volume in AAC, other features at default. |
BShokz OpenFit 2+
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Dolby Audio | Turned on or off with a toggle in the Shokz App while the earbuds are connected to a phone. The maker says it shortens earbud battery life by about 2 hours. |
| Touch control for the voice assistant | The touch area only starts the device voice assistant. It is off by default and is turned on in the Shokz App. |
| MultiPoint pairing | Turned on in the Shokz App after updating the app and the earbud firmware. |
| Wireless charging | Any Qi-certified wireless charger. No wireless charger is in the box. |
| Battery test | Shokz Lab at 25 +/- 2 C, SBC audio at 50 percent volume, other features at default. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AHuawei FreeClip 2
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 9 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 38 |
| Call | Not available | No | 6 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 25 |
Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Up to 9 hours of music after a full charge and 38 hours with a fully charged case. Footnote 4: Huawei lab, HUAWEI Pura 70 on EMUI 14.2.0, music at 50 percent volume in AAC, other features at default. The call rows come from the specs tab: 6 hours and 25 hours with the case.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Battery Life row: music 9 hours and 38 hours with the case, voice calling 6 hours and 25 hours with the case. Voice test: 50 percent volume in a low-noise environment.
BShokz OpenFit 2+
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | SBC | No | 11 |
| ANC off | SBC | Yes | 48 |
| Call | Not available | No | 8 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 36 |
Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plusRead 15 October 2026Up to 11 hours on a single charge and up to 48 hours with the charging case, from the Shokz Lab test with SBC audio at 50 percent volume at 25 +/- 2 C, other features at default. Call rows are from the German spec table. The FAQ says Dolby Audio on cuts earbud battery life by about 2 hours.4Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit2-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: up to 11 hours of playback on one charge and 48 hours with the case. Up to 8 hours of talk time on one charge and 36 hours with the case. The footnote names the Shokz Laboratory test at 25 +/- 2 C, 50 percent volume, other features at default, SBC for playback.
Longest claimed use per charge
9h
11h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
9h
11h
Total with case (claimed)
38h
48h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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Talk time (claimed)
6h
8h
Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
Wired charging uses the USB Type-C port at 5 V 1.5 A. The case alone takes about 50 minutes wired and about 150 minutes on a wireless charger. Earbuds and case together take about 60 minutes wired. No charging cable is in the box.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging Method and Charging Time rows. The test was run at 25 C.
Wired case charging: earbuds in the case take 60 minutes and an empty case takes 100 minutes with the USB-C cable. On a Qi charger an empty case takes about 180 minutes, tested at 25 C with 2 W charging power. The case takes 5 V plus or minus 5 percent over USB-C and the guide advises against high-voltage power sources.4Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit2-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table: case on a wireless charger only, about 180 minutes. Footnote: tested at 25 C with 2 W charging power, three hours. Row Ladespannung: 5 V plus or minus 5 percent.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
2h1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plusRead 15 October 2026Earbud playtime after 10 minutes in the case. The German footnote says AAC audio at 50 percent volume. The case must show the green light state.4Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/openfit2-seriesRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Schnellladefunktion: a 10-minute quick charge with the case gives 2 hours of playback. Footnote: 120 minutes of AAC audio at 50 percent volume.
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
Wireless charging
Wireless standards
Qi1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plusRead 15 October 2026FAQ: any wireless charger that supports the Qi standard is compatible.7Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0620/0642/7873/files/OPENFIT_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless Charging page: the charging case supports Qi-certified wireless charging.
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Double-tap: play or pause, answer or end a call, Triple-tap: next track, Swipe up or down: volume up or down, Nod to answer a call or shake the head to reject it1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Page and specs tab: double-tap, triple-tap, swipe, and nod or shake for calls.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls row: double-tap, triple-tap and swipe up or down.
Click either button: play or pause, answer a call, end a call, Double-click either button: next track, reject a call, Triple-click either button: previous track, Press and hold left button: volume down one level, Press and hold right button: volume up one level7Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0620/0642/7873/files/OPENFIT_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 15 October 2026Music, call and volume control pages: click, double-click and triple-click either physical button. Press and hold the left or right button for volume. Press and hold an earbud to change volume continuously.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
Infrared sensor, Hall sensor, Gyroscope and accelerometer integrated sensor, Bone acoustic sensor, Touch sensor2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Sensor row, as listed.
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
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Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
IP541Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Specs tab: charging case IP54.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case IP54.
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width26.7Height25.4Depth18.8mm(1.1 × 1 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds: 25.4 mm (Height) x 26.7 mm (Width) x 18.8 mm (Depth).
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Case weight
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Earbuds x 1 pair (left and right), Charging case x 1, Quick Start Guide & Safety information x 1, Warranty card x 12Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026In The Box: earbuds, charging case, Quick Start Guide and Safety information, warranty card. The page says the product does not come with a USB Type-C charging cable.
OpenFit 2+ earbuds, Charging case, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, User guide, Legal statement, Warranty card1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openfit2plusRead 15 October 2026What is in the box: earbuds, type C charging cable, charging case, user guide, legal statement, warranty card.
Cables included
AHuawei FreeClip 2
Not availableBShokz OpenFit 2+
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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