Shokz’ new earbuds successfully cut back noise whereas conserving your ears open

Shokz could have made its title with bone-conduction headsets, however the firm has additionally constructed open-style earbuds lately. 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 title suggests, these sit exterior of your ears, secured by an over-the-ear hook, so to keep in tune together with your environment always.

To me, the principle enchantment 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 Diminished, Default and Enhanced ranges of stated discount. I’m joyful to report the instrument does make a distinction, even at its lowest setting, by aiding with background noise like raucous HVAC items. Shokz says the OpenFit Professional’s noise discount is finest suited to reasonably noisy environments — like cafes, gyms and places of work. And while you don’t want it, you may swap again to Open Mode for a completely unfiltered line to actuality.

The opposite engaging 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 massive” 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 based mostly on my preliminary testing. The one concern is that your neighbors will be capable of 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 may 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 rise up to 12 hours on the earbuds themselves. Plus, there’s IP55 safety, wi-fi charging and put on detection, so the OpenFit Professional shall be each sturdy and handy to make use of.

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