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Shokz's Latest Earbuds Have a Unique Trick that Puts Them Above the OpenRun for Me
Shokz introduced the OpenFit Pro earbuds with noise reduction lowering ambient sounds by 12-16 dB and Dolby Atmos support, priced at $249.95 with preorders starting Jan 6.
- On January 6, 2026, Shokz unveiled the OpenFit Pro at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with preorders starting the same day from Shokz and Best Buy for $249.95 in black and white.
- Facing the open‑ear clarity problem, Shokz developed an Open‑Ear Noise Reduction system as its first open‑ear noise‑reduction feature, adjustable via on‑ear controls or the partner app.
- Measured performance shows the OpenFit Pro includes Dolby Atmos with head tracking, two speakers per ear, 11 x 20mm dual‑diaphragm drivers, and Bluetooth 6.1, with six hours of playback with noise reduction on.
- Priced at $250, the OpenFit Pro is Shokz's premium open model above the OpenFit 2 and OpenFit 2+, but noise reduction halves battery life, limiting its appeal.
- Amid a surge of open‑ear launches at CES 2026, open‑ear earbuds trend suggests wider adoption, with Shokz saying OpenFit Pro suits moderately noisy environments but not in‑ear active noise cancellation in very loud places.
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