Shokz’ new open headphones don’t care what ear you clip them to
Published on: 2025-05-07 14:55:07
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Shokz has launched what the company is calling its “smallest and lightest open earbuds to date.” The new OpenDots One clip onto the back of your ear instead of sitting entirely inside it. It’s a design that’s similar to what the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds have helped popularize over the past year, but Shokz’ new open earbuds are not only cheaper, they’re also interchangeable, so you can stick them in whatever ear you want.
Bose launched its Ultra Open at a steep $299, and while they’re frequently on sale and have dropped to as low as $229, Shokz’ OpenDots One are debuting at $199.99 in grey or black through the company’s online store and Amazon.
Shokz was one of the earliest companies to pioneer open-style headphones that don’t passively block ambient sounds making them ideal for runners, cyclists, or anyone wanting more situational awar
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