Shokz OpenFit Pro: Noise-reduction open earbuds debut at CES 2026

Open earbuds are having a moment at CES 2026. First came a batch of releases from JBL, then Anker Soundcore's dual-form open earbuds. Shokz, one of the biggest players in the open earbuds space, is no exception, bringing a new release aimed at improving the open earbud listening experience.

Meet: the Shokz OpenFit Pro. The earbuds are the first from Shokz to feature open-ear noise reduction, which lowers the volume of the environment so users can hear audio with more clarity. As of Jan. 6, they're available for preorder in two colorways — black and white — from Shokz's website and Best Buy for $249.95. According to Shokz, they'll be available for purchase from Amazon starting in March.

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The headline news of the OpenFit Pro is an upgraded listening experience. This starts with the Open-Ear Noise Reduction technology, which quiets external noises for a better listening experience. The feature must be manually enabled via the on-ear controls or through the app, and can be adjusted by levels from within the app. At its default setting of 50 percent power, Shokz estimates it reduces noise by about 12 to 16dB — roughly the same as a pair of Loop Engage 2 earplugs.

This feature is designed to give wearers more flexibility in which environments they can use their earbuds in, whether it be the gym, an office, or a noisy cafe. It should be noted that this is not the same as noise cancellation, which aims to quiet the world around you. The OpenFit Pros are designed to maintain situational awareness, provided by open earbuds, while utilizing a quieter environment to help music come through clearer for the listener.

Alongside the noise reduction, these Shokz earbuds are also optimized for Dolby Atmos to provide a spatial audio listening experience, and feature two speakers per ear (as compared to one on other Shokz models) for an improved audio quality.

Shokz OpenFit Pro specs

In addition to the noise-reduction tech, here's what users will find in the OpenFit Pro specs:

• Ultra large 11 × 20 mm synchronized dual-diaphragm driver

• 10-band custom equalizer

• Five preset equalizer modes (standard, vocal, bass boost, treble boost, privacy mode) and two custom equalizer slots

• Bluetooth 6.1

• 12 hours of listening per charge (50 hours with case) or six hours with noise reduction (and 24 hours with the case)

• 10-minute quick charge for four-hour listening time

• IP55 rating

• Triple microphone system with AI voice recognition and custom wind-control technology

• Multipoint pairing for two devices

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