Shokz OpenFit Air 2 vs soundcore Sleep A30: which should you buy?

Key differences

Not enough for an overall lead: the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 is ahead on water resistance only.

• Water resistance: IP55 vs IPX4Shokz OpenFit Air 2: IP55 (IP55 (earbuds)) ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Sleep A30: IPX4 (IPX4 (earbuds)) ConfirmedSource
• Weight: 7.2 g vs 3gShokz OpenFit Air 2: 7.2 g (7.2 g per earbud) ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Sleep A30: 3g (3g per earbud) 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, travel and noisy calls.Fitness: Pressure-sensitive buttons ignore sweat, water and hair, and the IP55 rating keeps them going through rain. Source linkedSourceTravel: Eight hours per charge, 36 with the case, and 10 minutes on the charger buys 3 more hours. ConfirmedSourceNoisy calls: Your voice stays clear in busy places thanks to dual microphones and AI noise reduction. Source linkedSource
• The soundcore Sleep A30 Guide names it for noise cancelling, blocking out snoring and small fit.Noise cancelling: Sleep-tuned ANC blocks low rumbles and the tips block high-pitched noise, together with snore masking. Source linkedSourceBlocking out snoring: Noise cancelling, passive isolation and adaptive snore masking work together for a calmer night next to a snorer. Source linkedSourceSmall fit: Four ear wings, five silicone tips and three foam tips in the box help even small ears find a snug fit. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for.