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Shokz unveils the OpenFit Pro earbuds at CES 2026.
The OpenFit Pro debut as Shokz's most advanced and feature-packed true wireless earbuds.
The earbuds' standout feature is noise reduction technology.
Open-ear earbuds enthusiasts typically revere their form factor because they either want to remain in tune with their surroundings or dislike the feeling of earbuds inside their ear canal. Whatever the reason may be, open-ear earbuds have popped up in every corner of the earbud industry, proving their popularity and utility.
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But what about people who don't want to hear everything but still want an open-ear experience? Shokz's new OpenFit Pro earbuds explore exactly that. The company unveiled its latest open-ear earbuds with noise reduction technology at CES 2026, marking a first for the company and an apt environment in which to make the announcement.
I've tested the earbuds' unique feature during the first days of the show, and before you disregard it, here's why it could be one of the most useful audio technologies you'll see this week.
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