Shokz upgraded its open earbuds with better sound and a lighter design

Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid.

Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to project sound toward your ear canals without blocking them. It’s a design that potentially offers more comfort and environmental awareness than traditional wireless earbuds, while the two new versions cater to specific needs.

The OpenDots Airare an entry-level version available in black or daybreak purple color options for $129.95 which is over $70 cheaper than the original. They feature Shokz’ “next-generation spherical acoustic structure” called Bassphere that uses a pair of custom 11.8mm...

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