The only reason I bought the new OpenFit Air was because I accidentally ran my previous pair through the washing machine for nearly two hours. I figured they were done for and immediately bought a replacement for work. After letting the old pair dry out, they ended up working perfectly and still do a month or two later. Honestly, if I had never used the older model, I'd probably rate the OpenFit Air four or even five stars. But after comparing them side by side, this new generation feels like a step backward in a few key areas. I work in I.T. and regularly switch between three devices: my desktop and the two mobile devices I carry around during the day. I also use the earbuds one at a time so one can charge while the other keeps going. With that setup, comfort and smooth device switching matter a lot. The updated metallic design looks nice, but some of the redesign choices don't actually help. The battery used to sit near the earlobe, and now it's built into the main housing of the earbud. The new rubberized loop looks good, but the change in weight throws off the balance. The older pair sat on my ear more naturally and felt more secure. The fit is where I notice the biggest change. The older model was so comfortable I'd forget I was even wearing it. This new version has a slight pinch. It's not painful, and I stop noticing it after a while, but it's still a step down in comfort. Switching between devices is also more touchy than it used to be. When I go back to my desktop, which is my third Bluetooth device, I often have to toggle Bluetooth or re-pair the earbuds to get them to connect. The older pair wasn't perfect either, but they handled switching better than this. I was also disappointed that Shokz still hasn't added wireless charging to the case. At this point it feels like something that should be standard. Overall, the OpenFit Air works fine, but the previous version set a stronger baseline. The changes in this model make it feel like a downgrade in comfort, balance, and device switching compared to the older one. Happy enough with purchase to keep and use almost daily

Love these. I've been on the search for earbuds that I could wear at work. Traditional earbuds fall out of my ears and I need to be able to hear sounds around me. These have a great battery life, clear sound, and I can wear them comfortably with my glasses all day. On more than one occasion, I went to bed with one on because I forgot I was wearing them.

The beep in your ear when you need to turn it on or off is way too painful. I can't take it. Also, my ears are on the smaller side and they don't fit very well. I put them on for two minutes and couldn't tolerate the beeping noise. How can I return them?

I was given these as an award at work, never wore them since I was skeptical of wearing a wrap-around earpiece - I have small ears %26 work out. After my ear buds were 'taken', I had no choice. Great sound! Takes a bit of adjustment getting them on (small ears) however once on - they were VERY comfortable - even working out! Unfortunately, they were so comfortable didn't realize I lost 1 while wearing it! :-( Still...going to buy another pair :-)

My husband and I both got a pair of these ear buds. We love them. They are lightweight and the sound is clear. He is more confident in using the controls on it but I'm slow to learn it. The charge lasts a decent amount of time. We like having a case that will recharge the devices. It doesn't take a long time for the ear buds or the case to charge. He had the previous version that worked via bone conduction with the straps and he prefers this version.

I don't know if I'm wearing them wrong but sometimes the back portion of my ear will get a a bit fatigued but I love the fact they're not in my ear hole I can wear them at work and still hear everything that's going on around me the quality of the salary is excellent

I can barely feel them! I already have the open dots one, so I was exited to try these! So far so good!!

Light weight and and easy to put on. I use them. for the gym and they allow me to hear ambient noise while enjoying my music..I would recommend.

Have 2 sets now and will be 3 when wife’s birthday comes around. Great at work! I listen to music all day and open ear lets me still be available for questions.

Very light weight and comfortable. Sound is excellent. Controls take a little bit to get used to but easy to use overall. Highly recommend this product.