Shokz could have made its title 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 title suggests, these sit outdoors 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 stated discount. I’m blissful to report the device 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 if you don’t want it, you possibly can swap again to Open Mode for a completely unfiltered line to actuality.
Shokz OpenFit Professional (Billy Steele for Engadget)
The opposite enticing 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 difficulty is that your neighbors will have the ability to hear your tunes at average volumes. My colleagues sitting throughout the desk as I write this commented on my collection 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 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 will probably 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 may make your early dedication on the Shokz web site or Finest Purchase.
