Quirky Shokz OpenDots One clip to your ears so they don’t fall off

Shokz is out with two new sets of open-ear headphones, the OpenFit 2+ and the OpenDots One, including a pair of funky-looking buds with a clip-on design.

Of the two, the quirkily-named OpenDots One are the clip-on buds in question. They retain a similar open-ear ethos, albeit with a different way of attaching to your ears. According to Shokz, the OpenDots’ design is intended to fit any ear shape or size, unlike many in-ear buds. At 6.5 grams per bud, they hopefully shouldn’t weigh your ears down either.

Each earbud is interchangeable, too. It doesn’t matter which ear they go in, as the buds automatically recognise which side they’re on. No more fumbling around in the early morning darkness, trying to figure out which earbud is which, before setting off for a run.

The OpenDots One headphones work in either ear interchangeably. Image: Shokz.

In Australia, the Shokz OpenDots One go for $339 via the brand’s website on 3 July. These buds last up to 10 hours of listening time, which extends to 40 hours when paired with the included wireless charging case.

From an audio perspective, the OpenDots sport two 11.8mm drivers, intended to produce a decent sound mix. Dolby Audio is also supported; just don’t expect noise cancellation from a set of open-ear headphones.

OpenFit 2+ is a sequel to the open-ear staple

Also priced at $339 are the OpenFit 2+ headphones, a new-and-improved version of a model that didn’t originally launch in Australia. In essence, it succeeds the original OpenFit, a set of open-ear buds we rated highly in 2023. It’s a more conventionally designed set of open-ear headphones that wrap around the ear instead of clipping on.

The OpenFit 2+ has a more familiar-looking open-ear design. Image: Shokz.

Its biggest improvement is the inclusion of two audio drivers, up from the original’s one. One driver focuses on deep bass frequencies, while the other produces clear higher frequencies. Shokz says that there’s less sound leakage, which is a challenge for the open-ear design.

The OpenFit 2+ gets up to 11 hours of audio playback on a single charge, reaching 48 hours with its charging case. It also has an IP55 rating, meaning the buds stand up to sweat and light rain.

Like the OpenDots, the OpenFit 2+ goes on sale through Shokz’s website on 3 July, alongside Amazon and JB Hi-Fi.

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