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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | Release date not recorded | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | Release status not recorded | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental | — | 40% recycled material content overall |
| Launch Price (USD) | $149.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price) |
| Models | — | AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case |
| Models and regions | — | Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦210,000 (Stored estimate) | Nigeria price not recorded. Worldwide quote: USD 129 |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz | Apple |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds (Open-Ear) | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | 2024-04-23 | September 9, 2026 |
| Model Name | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
| Price | $149.95 | $129 (US launch) |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 18 x 11 mm composite dynamic driver | — |
| Driver Type | Dynamic driver with Shokz DualPitch-derived tuning | Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 16 kHz | — |
| Sensitivity | 96.2 dB ± 2.5 dB | — |
| Sound Features | Balanced tuning optimized for calls and everyday listening, reduced sound leakage | Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2 |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE11 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not supported (open-ear design does not use ANC) | Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness |
| App Support | Shokz App (iOS and Android) | — |
| Customizable EQ | Preset sound modes; limited manual EQ adjustment via app | — |
| Find My Earbuds | — | Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Not supported | — |
| Other Features | — | Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri |
| Sound Modes | Movie & Music mode, Podcast mode | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness |
| Touch Controls | Tap controls on earbud surface for play/pause, calls, volume, track skip | Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Always-on ambient awareness inherent to open-ear design | Yes, Transparency mode |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures) |
| Wear Detection | — | Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes, 2 devices | — |
| Range | Approx. 10 m (33 ft), open-field | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Black, Beige | White |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm |
| Form Factor | Open-ear, lightweight ear-hook design; sits above the ear canal, no ear tips inserted | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (splash and sweat resistant) | IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant) |
| Materials | Silicone-coated ear hooks with flexible titanium alloy core wire | 40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case |
| Weight | 8.7 g per earbud; 56.4 g case | 4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case) |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING6 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life (Standby) | Up to 30 days | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers |
| Device Battery Capacity | Not publicly specified (earbud cell); case battery not publicly specified | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging provides approx. 2 hours of playback | 5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening |
| Total Playtime | Up to 6 hours; 28 hours with case | Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version) |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported | Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, with Voice Isolation |
| Mic Count | 2 microphones per earbud (4 total) | — |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based environmental noise reduction algorithm for calls | Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Tap control activates paired phone's voice assistant | — |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open-ear design) | None (open-ear design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | Charging case (USB-C) |
| Main Device | Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds (pair) | AirPods 5 |
| User Manual | Included | Documentation |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
COMPATIBILITY3 fields
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions) |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Supported Devices | Smartphones, tablets, laptops with Bluetooth 5.0+ | Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features) |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | OpenFit Air | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | A lighter, more affordable entry into Shokz's open-ear true wireless lineup, trimming weight and price while keeping the open, all-day-comfort design | The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio. |