Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Shokz OpenDots Air are one of the more innovative takes on wireless earbuds I've used in quite some time, ditching the traditional in-ear form factor for a lightweight clip-on design that sits on the outside of your ear. With all-day comfort, surprisingly good sound quality, and a reasonable price, this is a strong option for anyone looking for an unobtrusive set of earbuds that affords you awareness of your surroundings. The best feature of these is the comfort. The clip-on attachment mechanism is more sturdy than I expected and holds the earbuds in place without slipping or falling off your ear. This is crucial for me, as I was looking for a set of earbuds for working out, and the OpenDots Air have been phenomenal for that. With normal in-ear buds, my ears tend to get uncomfortably hot during longer workout sessions. With the OpenDots, this has not been a problem; they've been a joy to work out with and have the added benefit of letting you maintain full awareness of your surroundings while out for a run, which is important for a number of obvious reasons. They're also IP55 rated, so sweat isn't an issue. Overall, these have been my favorite workout earbuds and will be in my gym bag for the foreseeable future. While comfort is important, it wouldn't mean much without at least decent sound quality. Thankfully, the OpenDots really surprised me; they offer a well-balanced sound profile with an unexpectedly solid bass response. This can be tweaked further using the Shokz app, with four preset EQs and two additional customizable slots, and the bass boost mode in particular helps round out (and boost) the low end when you need a bit more punch. Call quality has been excellent too. The OpenDots Air feature two AI-powered noise-canceling microphones on each bud that do a solid job of isolating your voice from background noise, which has made them a reliable pick for taking meetings at home or on the go. Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint pairing also makes these a great set for meetings, letting you stay connected to your phone and work laptop simultaneously and switch effortlessly between leisure listening and calls. Battery life of the OpenDots Air has been strong as well. They're rated for about 36 total hours of listening time (factoring in the battery life of the buds along with the recharges from the case). In my two weeks of ownership, I've had to recharge them only once, which is an excellent charge cadence for my usage. With all the positives, my one real gripe has been the touch controls. The OpenDots use a mix of taps and pinches, and the pinch mechanic in particular feels different from the tap-and-swipe scheme on other earbuds I've used. It's not bad, just unintuitive at first, and it took some muscle memory to fully internalize. The controls are customizable in the Shokz app, which helps, but there's still a learning curve out of the box. It's also worth noting that the open-ear design means you won't get any meaningful noise isolation, so in louder environments like a busy coffee shop or a crowded gym, external sound can easily overwhelm whatever you're listening to. That's fundamental to the form factor rather than a flaw, but worth knowing going in. Overall, these are a great set of earbuds. They have a unique feature set that makes them a strong option for those who don't like tuning out the outside world or who want a more open set for working out. If you're looking for a pair of earbuds you can effortlessly wear all day without thinking about it, these are well worth your consideration.

The Shokz OpenDots Air are open-ear, clip-on style wireless earbuds. They are amazingly lightweight with a design that allows you to listen while still being aware of your surroundings. They make great earbuds for working out and the unique design and lightweight materials make these extremely comfortable for long-term wear. The unique design means there is no "left" or "right" earbud as there is built in ear detection that allows you to have full functionality on either earbud regardless of which ear you are inserting the earbud into. This is not something that you will find on any other earbuds on the market and means regardless of using a single earbud or both simultaneously, you will always have full functionality. Battery life is very good with a reported 9 hours of use that my real life experiences closely matched. I was able to easily use these throughout an entire work day with a mixture of calls and music listening with a quick charge during my lunch break and these things were still going strong by the end of my work day. The lightweight design makes long work or workout sessions comfortable with no major discomfort even after multiple hours of use. Sound quality is good, though with an open-ear design there is always going to be some compromises. However, the OpenDots Air do a great job of giving you good, clear sound quality regardless of what you are listening to. After asking several people I was told that the microphone quality is good with the ability to cut out small background noises making communication clear and easy. Overall these are a unique take on open-ear wireless earbuds and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for some new earbuds.

I’ve been using the Shokz OpenDots Air for a few days, and I’ve been impressed by how easy and comfortable they are to wear. They have a gentle clip design that stays on my ears securely, but don’t pinch. They’re so lightweight that I’ve gone all day and forgotten I was wearing them. They stay put well enough to wear while working out, even during runs. I’ve also enjoyed wearing them around the office since I can listen to music while still being completely available to hear my coworkers when they stop by. The controls are easy enough to get used to – tapping or gently squeezing the earpieces to activate various features. The most convenient aspect is that each earpiece can go on either ear – they automatically detect what side they're on and adjust the left/right channels accordingly. The sound quality itself is pretty good, though not amazing. I’d say a bit better than I was expecting for an open-ear design. Since these don't block out external noise, I’ll definitely be keeping a pair of noise-canceling headphones for air travel and other loud environments, but these really are perfect for listening while staying connected to the world around me.

The Shokz OpenDots Air are an interesting take on open end earbuds, but they fall short in comfort. When I first tried the buds on, I had a hard time getting them adjusted to the right position. I was constantly having to move them around to get them positioned correctly, it was so bad that I had to disable the touch controls because I kept hitting them. Once I finally figured out how to properly position them, so they didn’t fall out, I was able to test how they sounded. The shokz actually sound good, they provide good levels of bass, combined with decent highs and mids. Unfortunately, I am only able to wear them for about 20 minutes at a time, that’s about the time they start to hurt my ears. The best part about open earbuds is being able to hear the environment clearly while listening to music. It’s a totally different experience than using in-earbuds. The best way I can describe it is, it’s like having a portable Bluetooth speaker in each ear that no one else can hear, but at the same time it doesn’t block your hearing from the outside world. I decided to try these out in a crowded restaurant, unfortunately, the OpenDots are not suitable for loud environments. The only way I could hear anything was having the volume at full blast, but at that level it was hurting my ears. Making calls is a different story. I made a call in the same place and to my surprise, I was able to hear the other person crystal clear. I asked if they could hear me, while they did say yes, they also heard a lot of background noise. Overall, I applaud Shokz for making innovating products and trying something new. Unfortunately, the OpenDots are not it. While they do sound good once you figure out how to wear them properly, they hurt my ear after wearing them for more than 20 minutes. For this reason, I would not recommend getting these.