Shokz’ new earbuds successfully scale back noise whereas maintaining your ears open

Shokz could have made its identify with bone-conduction headsets, however the firm has additionally constructed open-style earbuds in recent times. At CES 2026, the corporate is debuting its most up-to-date mannequin, the OpenFit Pro, which mixes efficient noise discount with Dolby Atmos assist in a premium set of wi-fi buds. Because the identify suggests, these sit exterior of your ears, secured by an over-the-ear hook, in an effort to keep in tune together with your environment always.

To me, the principle attraction of the OpenFit Professional is the brand new Noise Discount Mode that acts as a little bit of lively noise cancellation (ANC) for the open earbuds. The characteristic is adjustable, permitting you to slip between Lowered, Default and Enhanced ranges of stated discount. I’m glad to report the instrument does make a distinction, even at its lowest setting, by helping with background noise like raucous HVAC models. Shokz says the OpenFit Professional’s noise discount is finest suited to reasonably noisy environments — like cafes, gyms and workplaces. And if you don’t want it, you may change again to Open Mode for a completely unfiltered line to actuality.

The opposite enticing characteristic on the OpenFit Professional is Dolby Atmos spatial sound and Dolby Audio with Dolby head monitoring. Streaming music in Atmos actually exhibits what the OpenFit Professional is able to, placing the “extremely giant” 11mm x 20mm synchronized dual-diaphragm drivers on the forefront. Shokz guarantees extra highly effective bass and “extra genuine” sound on this mannequin, and I’d say the corporate delivers on that promise primarily based on my preliminary testing. The one problem is that your neighbors will have the ability to hear your tunes at average volumes. My colleagues sitting throughout the desk as I write this commented on my number of “The Destiny of Ophelia.” Name me Tay-curious.

You’ll be able to anticipate as much as six hours on a cost and as much as 24 hours of use with the case with Noise Discount Mode enabled. Flip that characteristic off and also you’ll stand up to 12 hours on the earbuds themselves. Plus, there’s IP55 safety, wi-fi charging and put on detection, so the OpenFit Professional can be each sturdy and handy to make use of.

The OpenFit Professional is offered for preorder beginning at this time (January 6) for $249.95. You can also make your early dedication on the Shokz website or Best Buy.