Shokz OpenFit Air is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 15,500, brand new and sealed, with up to 6 hours of listening per charge and 28 hours with its case. Made by Shokz, these open-ear buds rest outside the ear canal and use the company's DirectPitch air conduction, which aims sound at your ear and cancels much of what leaks outward. Each bud weighs 8.7g and is rated IP54 against sweat and dust. MultiPoint pairing links a phone and a laptop at once. Pick up the Shokz OpenFit Air at our Kimathi Street shop in Nairobi CBD.
Designed for joggers, gym members, university students and busy professionals, the Shokz OpenFit Air handles workouts, commutes and desk work without blocking your ears. Many people stop wearing ordinary earbuds because the silicone tips ache or the seal makes them feel cut off. Others worry about missing a boda boda horn on the way to class at Kenyatta or JKUAT. The Shokz OpenFit Air hooks gently over each ear and leaves your hearing open, so music and the world around you arrive together. Touch controls and the Shokz App let you set the buds up the way you like.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops push cheap open-ear copies with no after-sales support, Mascom International sells the genuine Shokz OpenFit Air, sealed, with a 12-month warranty claimed in Nairobi. At Mascom International, we're seeing students and first-time runners choose the Shokz OpenFit Air because it brings the Shokz fit to a lower price. Buyers throughout Kenya report wearing them for hours without sore ears. Visit our store to try a pair, or order on WhatsApp and pay on arrival in any county.
Common Questions About the Shokz OpenFit Air
What is the Shokz OpenFit Air price in Kenya?
The Shokz OpenFit Air sells for KSh 15,500 at Mascom International, Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. You get the earbuds, the charging case, a USB-C cable and a 12-month warranty. We deliver with pay-on-arrival, so you check the sealed box first and then pay in cash or by M-Pesa. The original Shokz OpenFit costs KSh 18,500 at Mascom International, KSh 3,000 more, for an extra hour per charge and a larger dynamic driver.
Is the Shokz OpenFit Air better value than the Shokz OpenFit?
For most buyers, the Shokz OpenFit Air is better value: it costs KSh 3,000 less and keeps the same 28-hour total battery and IP54 rating. The OpenFit adds an hour per charge, 7 hours against the Air's 6, and weighs 8.3g per bud against 8.7g. The Air adds MultiPoint pairing and a choice of black, pink or white. Choose the OpenFit for long single sessions; choose the Air for value and phone-plus-laptop use.
Can the Shokz OpenFit Air connect to my phone and laptop at the same time?
Yes, the Shokz OpenFit Air supports MultiPoint pairing, so it stays linked to two devices together, such as your phone and laptop. A Teams meeting on the laptop can end and a Safaricom call on your phone can come straight through without re-pairing. That saves time for accountants, lawyers and consultants who switch screens all day. Pair each device once from its Bluetooth menu, and the Shokz OpenFit Air handles the switching from then on.
Will the Shokz OpenFit Air survive sweat, rain and Kenyan heat?
The Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds carry an IP54 rating, meaning they resist dust and splashing water, so sweat and light rain are fine. That suits a hot afternoon walk in Mombasa or a sweaty spin class in Kilimani. The buds are not built for submersion, so keep them out of the pool. The charging case has no water protection at all. Wipe the buds dry after a workout before closing them into the case.
How long does the Shokz OpenFit Air battery last?
The Shokz OpenFit Air plays for up to 6 hours per charge, and the case extends that to 28 hours in total. At an hour of listening each way on a daily commute, that covers about two weeks between case charges. Earbuds refill in the case in about an hour; an empty case takes about two hours over USB-C. During a KPLC outage, a charged case keeps you listening for days without a socket.
Do I need the Shokz App to use the Shokz OpenFit Air?
No, the Shokz OpenFit Air works without the app: pair it from your phone's Bluetooth menu and start listening. The free Shokz App for Android and iOS adds useful extras. It offers EQ modes to shift the sound toward voice or music, lets you change what the touch controls do, shows battery levels for each bud and installs firmware updates. Most buyers install it once, choose their settings and rarely open it again.
Is the Shokz OpenFit Air comfortable for people who wear glasses?
Most glasses wearers find the Shokz OpenFit Air comfortable, since each soft hook is thin and each bud weighs only 8.7g. The hook sits along the top of the ear beside the arm of your frames rather than pressing a tip into the canal. Fit varies with frame thickness, though, so the best test is in person. Bring your glasses to Mascom International on Kimathi Street and try the buds on before you decide.
Who should buy the Shokz OpenFit Air and who should skip it?
The Shokz OpenFit Air suits students, gym members, walkers and office staff who want safe, comfortable listening at a fair price. Skip it if you mainly listen in loud places such as a matatu stage, because open-ear buds let noise in. The Shokz OpenFit Pro, also at Mascom International, adds Open-Ear Noise Reduction for that. Swimmers should skip it too; the Shokz OpenSwim Pro, in stock at Mascom International, is the waterproof choice.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware
- DirectPitch air conduction — Shokz's method of aiming sound into your ear while cancelling much of what spills outward.
- Open-ear design — the speaker sits outside the canal, so nothing presses inside your ear during long sessions.
- Reduced sound leakage — phase cancellation keeps most of your music private at normal volume in offices and libraries.
- Situational awareness — you keep hearing horns, announcements and colleagues, which matters on busy roads and shared desks.
- EQ modes in the Shokz App — switch the sound profile toward clear speech for podcasts or fuller tone for music.
Wireless Connectivity
- MultiPoint pairing — the buds stay linked to two devices at once, such as a phone and a work laptop.
- Works with iPhone and Android — pairs with any Bluetooth phone, from Samsung and Redmi models to the latest iPhone.
- Laptop calls — pairs with Windows laptops and MacBooks for Zoom, Teams and Google Meet sessions.
- Shokz App for Android and iOS — an optional free app for settings, battery checks and controls.
- Firmware updates — the app installs Shokz software updates, which can fix bugs and refine performance over time.
Battery
- Up to 6 hours per charge — enough for a full gym session plus the ride home and an evening podcast.
- Up to 28 hours with the case — the case refills the buds several times before it needs a socket.
- About 1 hour to recharge the buds in the case — a lunch break brings them back to full.
- About 2 hours to charge an empty case — plug in overnight or while you work through an afternoon.
- USB-C charging — the same cable type most new Android phones use, so one charger covers both devices.
Build and Durability
- 8.7g per bud — light enough for a full day of wear without the pressure of in-ear tips.
- 56.4g charging case — small and light enough for a pocket, a gym bag or a school backpack.
- IP54 earbuds — protected against dust and splashing water, so sweat and light rain do no harm.
- No water protection on the case — keep it dry in a bag and away from wet benches.
- Three colours — Shokz offers black, pink and white, so you can match your style or tell pairs apart.
Controls and Inputs
- Touch controls on each bud — handle music and calls with a fingertip without unlocking your phone.
- Customisable gestures — the Shokz App lets you choose which tap does what on each side.
- Call handling from the buds — answer or end a call without taking the phone out of your bag.
- Battery readout in the app — see each bud's charge level before you head out for a long run.
- Open-ear fit that needs no tip changes — no silicone sizes to swap, so setup takes a minute.
Package Contents
Your Shokz OpenFit Air from Mascom International arrives in its sealed product box. Inside you will find the pair of Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds, the charging case and a USB-C charging cable, plus the user guide, legal statement and warranty card. There is no wall adapter in the box; most USB phone chargers work, and compatible adapters are sold separately at Mascom International. The seal stays intact until you open it yourself.
Warranty
The Shokz OpenFit Air ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. It covers faults in the earbuds, charging case and touch controls that are not caused by damage, water submersion or misuse. Bring the unit and proof of purchase to our Nairobi CBD service desk to make a claim.
Buying the Shokz OpenFit Air from Mascom International
Visit Mascom International at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Our staff will let you wear a pair and play your own playlist before you commit. Shokz makes the OpenFit Air in black, pink and white; ask on WhatsApp which colours are on the shelf today.
Questions before you order? Contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order travels on pay-on-arrival terms to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery. Students at Moi University in Eldoret, Egerton near Nakuru and Maseno near Kisumu get their buds the next business day, like other major towns. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The 12-month warranty above stands behind every unit. You can count on us for straight answers on specifications, prices that match what you pay at the counter, and a support team that picks up after the sale.
