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The case tops them up to 48 hours, so more than long enough for most adventures.

The buds are IP55-rated for water resistance too, so are ideal for outdoor workouts.

Shokz OpenFit 2

All of these updates are music to my ears.

Here are the upgrades on the OpenFit 2 that might make them worth spending the extra on.

And to really stand out from the cheaper OpenFit Air, an improvement in sound quality is vital.

Shokz OpenFit 2: $179 @ Amazon

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