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You give up: Touch controls instead of the OpenFit 2+'s physical buttons, no Dolby Audio, and 10 g per earbud against 9.4 g.
Short answer: The closest cheaper alternative to the Shokz OpenFit 2+ is the Soundcore AeroFit 2, about $130 instead of $200 (save 35%). What you give up: Touch controls instead of the OpenFit 2+'s physical buttons, no Dolby Audio, and 10 g per earbud against 9.4 g. The cheapest is the EarFun OpenJump at about $80. Prices checked November 10, 2026.
Why it's a good swap Ear-hook open earbuds with a four-level adjustable hook, LDAC, wireless charging and an IP55 rating; Soundcore lists 10 hours per charge and 42 with the case.
You give up: Touch controls instead of the OpenFit 2+'s physical buttons, no Dolby Audio, and 10 g per earbud against 9.4 g.
Why it's a good swap Ear-hook open earbuds with LDAC, wireless charging and an IPX7 water rating; EarFun lists 11 hours per charge and 42 with the case.
You give up: Battery drops to 8 hours per charge with LDAC on, the IPX7 rating covers water but not dust, and there is no Dolby Audio.
Why it's a good swap Ear-hook open earbuds with 14.2 mm drivers, LDAC, wireless charging, multipoint and an IP55 rating, per JLab, for $95 less.
You give up: JLab lists 30+ hours of total playtime against Shokz's 48, and there is no Dolby Audio.
Why it's a good swap Shokz's lighter ear-hook earbuds at 8.7 g each, with multipoint pairing and up to 28 hours with the case, for $80 less.
You give up: 6 hours per charge against 11 and IP54 against IP55, with no Dolby Audio or wireless charging, and Tom's Guide found its touch controls unreliable during workouts.
Why it's a good swap The same earbuds without the two extras: Tom's Guide lists the same 11 hours per charge, 48 hours with the case, IP55 rating and Bluetooth 5.4, for $20 less.
You give up: No Dolby Audio and no wireless charging, and Tom's Guide found it sometimes too quiet.
Typical US prices, checked November 10, 2026. Not live prices; check the listing before you buy.
Looking for a cheaper alternative to the Shokz OpenFit 2+? It usually sells for about $200. Here are 5 cheaper swaps from $80: the Soundcore AeroFit 2 is the closest match from another brand, the Shokz OpenFit 2 is a cheaper option from Shokz and the EarFun OpenJump is the cheapest at about $80. Each one says what you give up for the lower price.
The OpenFit 2+ is worth it if you want open-ear earbuds for running and the gym that stay put and still sound full. Shokz lists 11 hours per charge, 48 with the case, an IP55 rating, physical buttons, Dolby Audio and Qi wireless charging. TechRadar called them excellent and comfortable, with long battery life and multipoint, but not ideal for glasses wearers.
If you can live without Dolby Audio and wireless charging, the Shokz OpenFit 2 ($180) is the same earbud for $20 less. From other brands, the Soundcore AeroFit 2 ($130) and the JLab Epic Open Sport ($105) keep an IP55 rating, LDAC and wireless charging. The Shokz OpenFit Air ($120) is lighter with a shorter battery, and the EarFun OpenJump ($80) is the lowest price here.
| Option | Type | Typical price | You save | What you give up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenFit 2+ | The original | $200 | – | – | View ↗ |
| EarFun OpenJump | Budget pick | $80 | $120 (60%) | Battery drops to 8 hours per charge with LDAC on, the IPX7 rating covers water but not dust, and there is no Dolby Audio. | View ↗ |
| JLab Epic Open Sport | Close match | $105 | $95 (48%) | JLab lists 30+ hours of total playtime against Shokz's 48, and there is no Dolby Audio. | View ↗ |
| Shokz OpenFit Air | Same brand, cheaper | $120 | $80 (40%) | 6 hours per charge against 11 and IP54 against IP55, with no Dolby Audio or wireless charging, and Tom's Guide found its touch controls unreliable during workouts. | View ↗ |
| Soundcore AeroFit 2 | Close match | $130 | $70 (35%) | Touch controls instead of the OpenFit 2+'s physical buttons, no Dolby Audio, and 10 g per earbud against 9.4 g. | View ↗ |
| Shokz OpenFit 2 | Same brand, cheaper | $180 | $20 (10%) | No Dolby Audio and no wireless charging, and Tom's Guide found it sometimes too quiet. | View ↗ |
Typical US prices from retailer listings and price trackers, checked November 10, 2026. They are not live Amazon prices and may have changed, so check the listing before you buy.
The EarFun OpenJump, at about $80 (60% less). Ear-hook open earbuds with LDAC, wireless charging and an IPX7 water rating; EarFun lists 11 hours per charge and 42 with the case. The catch: Battery drops to 8 hours per charge with LDAC on, the IPX7 rating covers water but not dust, and there is no Dolby Audio.
The Soundcore AeroFit 2, at about $130 (35% less). Ear-hook open earbuds with a four-level adjustable hook, LDAC, wireless charging and an IP55 rating; Soundcore lists 10 hours per charge and 42 with the case. The catch: Touch controls instead of the OpenFit 2+'s physical buttons, no Dolby Audio, and 10 g per earbud against 9.4 g.
Yes. The Shokz OpenFit 2, at about $180 (10% less). The same earbuds without the two extras: Tom's Guide lists the same 11 hours per charge, 48 hours with the case, IP55 rating and Bluetooth 5.4, for $20 less. The catch: No Dolby Audio and no wireless charging, and Tom's Guide found it sometimes too quiet.
The closest is the Shokz OpenFit 2 ($180), the same earbud without Dolby Audio and wireless charging. From another brand, the Soundcore AeroFit 2 ($130) has adjustable ear hooks, LDAC, wireless charging and an IP55 rating, per Soundcore.
Yes. The Shokz OpenFit Air ($120) is Shokz's own cheaper ear-hook model with 6 hours per charge. The JLab Epic Open Sport ($105) has LDAC and wireless charging, and the EarFun OpenJump ($80) is the lowest-priced pick here, with an IPX7 rating.
Dolby Audio, Qi wireless charging and $20. Shokz lists the OpenFit 2+ at $199.95 and the OpenFit 2 at $179.95, and Tom's Guide lists the same 11-hour battery and IP55 rating for both. Its reviewer found the 2+ worth it for the sound, and the OpenFit 2 better value.
TechRadar called it excellent and comfortable, with long battery life and multipoint, though not ideal for glasses wearers. Shokz lists 11 hours per charge, 48 with the case and an IP55 rating. Shokz's OpenFit Pro, at $249.95, now sits above it.
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Every swap is a product sold in the US that does the main job of the original. Close match is another brand with similar features, Same brand, cheaper is an older, smaller or renewed model from the same maker, and Budget pick is the cheapest thing that still does the job. On each page, Closest match is the close match nearest the original in price, and Lowest price is the cheapest swap. We compare published specs, retailer listings and reviews; we don't test products ourselves.
A cheaper product is cheaper for a reason. Each swap says what you give up, like weaker noise cancelling, a smaller screen or a shorter warranty, so you can decide if the savings are worth it.
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