Shokz OpenFit Air 2 vs Sony WF-C710N: which should you buy?

Answer worked out Oct. 31, 2026

Shokz OpenFit Air 2 price: Checked Oct. 30, 2026

Sony WF-C710N price: Checked Oct. 30, 2026

Most people: get the Sony WF-C710N, because it is the better fit for more of what people buy these for.

Get the Sony WF-C710N for sound quality, open-ear comfort and sleeping in them.

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Shokz OpenFit Air 2 vs Sony WF-C710N

Shokz OpenFit Air 2
SHOKZ

Shokz OpenFit Air 2

$129.95 at Shokz
Sony WF-C710N
SONY

Sony WF-C710N

$78.99 at Target
  1. Shokz OpenFit Air 2: 8 hoursBattery lifeDifferent testsSony WF-C710N: 8.5 hours
  2. Shokz OpenFit Air 2: IP55Water resistanceDiffersSony WF-C710N: IPX4
  3. Shokz OpenFit Air 2: 7.2gWeight−2 gSony WF-C710N: 5.2g
  4. Shokz OpenFit Air 2: Up to 8 hours per charge, up to 36 hours with the case; a 10-minute charge gives up to 3 hoursBatterySony WF-C710N: Up to 8.5 hours with noise canceling on (30 hours with the case); up to 12 hours with it off (40 hours with the case)
  5. Shokz OpenFit Air 2: $129.95Price today$50.96 apartSony WF-C710N: $78.99
Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Buy at Shokz$129.95
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Sony WF-C710N
Buy at Target$78.99
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Key differences

Not enough for an overall lead: the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 is ahead on water resistance only. It also costs about $51 more today.

  • Battery life: 8 hours (condition not stated) vs 8.5 hours (ANC on), measured differentlyShokz OpenFit Air 2: 8 hours (Up to 8 hours) ConfirmedSourceSony WF-C710N: 8.5 hours (Up to 8.5 hours with noise canceling on) ConfirmedSource
  • Water resistance: IP55 vs IPX4Shokz OpenFit Air 2: IP55 (IP55 (earbuds)) ConfirmedSourceSony WF-C710N: IPX4 (IPX4 (earbuds; the case is not water resistant)) ConfirmedSource
  • Weight: 7.2g vs 5.2g (both per earbud)Shokz OpenFit Air 2: 7.2g ConfirmedSourceSony WF-C710N: 5.2g ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

  • The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 Guide names it for fitness.Fitness: Pressure-sensitive buttons ignore sweat, water and hair, and the IP55 rating keeps them going through rain. Source linkedSource
  • The Sony WF-C710N Guide names it for music.Music: A 5 mm driver with DSEE brings powerful bass and clear vocals, and the EQ is yours to adjust. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name travel and noisy calls.

Side by side

FeatureShokz OpenFit Air 2Sony WF-C710N
BatteryUp to 8 hours per charge, up to 36 hours with the caseUp to 8.5 hours with noise canceling onShokz8 hoursSony8.5 hours
Weight7.2 g per earbud5.2 g per earbud with M tipsShokz7.2 gSony5.2 g
Water resistanceIP55 (earbuds)IPX4
ConnectivityBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint
Status lightIndicator lightIndicator
ControlsPressure-sensitive buttonsTouch sensors
Works withShokz AppiPhone and Android, Sony Sound Connect app
Earbud batteryUp to 8 hoursUp to 8.5 hours with noise canceling onShokz8 hoursSony8.5 hours
Case batteryUp to 36 hours with the caseUp to 30 hours in total with the case, noise canceling onShokz36 hoursSony30 hours
CaseCharging case, 10.5% smaller than the previous generation'sSmall cylindrical charging case, USB-C

Shokz OpenFit Air 2

Buy at Shokz$129.95
Checked Oct. 30, 2026

Sony WF-C710N

Buy at Target$78.99
Checked Oct. 30, 2026

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