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 Professional, 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, with the intention 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 energetic noise cancellation (ANC) for the open earbuds. The function is adjustable, permitting you to slip between Diminished, Default and Enhanced ranges of stated discount. I’m comfortable to report the software 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 fitted to reasonably noisy environments — like cafes, gyms and workplaces. And once you don’t want it, you possibly can change again to Open Mode for a totally unfiltered line to actuality.
Shokz OpenFit Professional (Billy Steele for Engadget)
The opposite engaging function 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 challenge is that your neighbors will be capable to hear your tunes at reasonable volumes. My colleagues sitting throughout the desk as I write this commented on my choice 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 function 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 shall be each sturdy and handy to make use of.
The OpenFit Professional is on the market for preorder beginning right this moment (January 6) for $249.95. You can also make your early dedication on the Shokz web site or Finest Purchase.
