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 Professional, 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, so that you could 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 function is adjustable, permitting you to slip between Diminished, Default and Enhanced ranges of mentioned discount. I’m joyful to report the device does make a distinction, even at its lowest setting, by helping 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 workplaces. And while you don’t want it, you possibly can swap 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 based mostly on my preliminary testing. The one concern 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 number of “The Destiny of Ophelia.” Name me Tay-curious.
You possibly can 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 can be each sturdy and handy to make use of.
The OpenFit Professional is accessible for preorder beginning in the present day (January 6) for $249.95. You may make your early dedication on the Shokz web site or Finest Purchase.
