Shokz has introduced two new variations of its open earbuds. Like the unique OpenDots One that launched in May 2025the brand new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are each designed to be worn clipped to the again of your ear with their drivers positioned to venture sound towards your ear canals with out blocking them. It’s a design that doubtlessly affords extra consolation and environmental consciousness than conventional wi-fi earbuds, whereas the 2 new variations cater to particular wants.
The OpenDots Air are an entry-level model accessible in black or dawn purple colour choices for $129.95 which is over $70 cheaper than the unique. They characteristic Shokz’ “next-generation spherical acoustic construction” referred to as Bassphere that makes use of a pair of customized 11.8mm drivers on either side with an “optimized diaphragm” to enhance bass, loudness, and readability. You’ll be able to create customized EQs in an accompanying app, however there are additionally preset sound profiles together with a voice-boosting mode for podcasts and audiobooks, in addition to a privateness mode that reduces larger frequencies whilst you’re in quiet environments.
Battery life is estimated to be as much as 9 hours of playback that may be prolonged to as much as 36 hours with their charging case. There’s no ANC, however AI algorithms are used to assist cut back background noises throughout calls. The OpenDots Air additionally characteristic dynamic ear detection so you possibly can put on them on both facet with out having to find out which earbud goes on the left or proper. They’ll determine that out on their very own.
The OpenDots Air are additionally the lighter of the 2 new fashions at 6.3 grams per earbud, however at 6.4 grams per bud the $199.95 OpenDots 2 aren’t a lot heavier and provide extra performance. Obtainable in pearl white, grey, and black colour choices, the OpenDots 2 characteristic the identical dual-driver system because the Air however with assist for Dolby Audio. To additional enhance the way you sound on calls, a further bone-conduction microphone has been added to assist isolate your voice from background noises that would make it exhausting for others to listen to you.
Battery life for the OpenDots 2 is 10 hours on their very own or 40 with their charging case that may be topped off with a Qi wi-fi charger. Each of Shokz’ new choices use Bluetooth 6.1, can join to 2 gadgets concurrently for simple switching (resembling between your cellphone and laptop computer), and will be positioned utilizing the Shokz cellular app, however provided that you’re inside Bluetooth vary. The OpenDots 2 enhance their probabilities of being discovered with assist for Google’s Discover Hub app, which is able to reveal their final recognized location even if you happen to’re nowhere close to them.
