Customer Ratings & Reviews

Shokz OpenDots One: A game-changer for open-ear audio The Shokz OpenDots One are truly a standout innovation in the world of open-ear earbuds, especially if you prioritize comfort and situational awareness. Here's what makes them shine: Unrivaled Comfort: These earbuds are remarkably lightweight at just 6.5 grams per earbud, making them feel almost imperceptible even during extended wear. The flexible nickel-titanium plate and soft silicone grip ensure a comfortable and secure fit that adapts to various ear shapes, eliminating pressure and discomfort often associated with traditional earbuds. One reviewer even noted being able to comfortably wear them while sleeping on their side. This makes them ideal for all-day use, whether you're working, commuting, or engaging in light activities. Excellent Audio Quality: The OpenDots One offer surprisingly rich and clear audio, including a decent bass response thanks to Shokz's Bassphere Technology and Dolby Audio support. While not quite matching the sound quality of top-tier noise-isolating earbuds, they stand out among open-ear options, providing a crisp and detailed sound that's perfect for casual listening, audiobooks, and podcasts. Maintain Situational Awareness: The open-ear design allows you to enjoy your audio while remaining fully connected to your environment. This is particularly beneficial for runners, cyclists, or anyone who needs to be aware of traffic, conversations, or other sounds around them. Impressive Battery Life: You'll get up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge and a remarkable 40 hours with the compact charging case. Even a quick 10-minute charge provides 2 hours of listening time, making them convenient for on-the-go use. Thoughtful Features: The OpenDots One come with a suite of useful features including an IP54 water resistance rating, AI noise-canceling mics for clear calls, multipoint pairing for seamless switching between devices, and customizable EQ and touch controls through the Shokz app. The earbuds are even interchangeable, and feature dynamic ear detection that automatically adjusts audio channels for stereo sound regardless of which earbud is in which ear. In conclusion, the Shokz OpenDots One offer a refreshing take on the open-ear earbud experience. While the sound quality might not satisfy hardcore audiophiles who prioritize noise cancellation, the OpenDots One are an exceptional choice for anyone seeking a comfortable, lightweight, and long-lasting earbud that keeps them connected to both their music and the world around them. If you've been looking for an open-ear option that truly enhances your daily life, the OpenDots One are definitely worth considering.

These Shokz - OpenDots are really amazing. I have been very impressed with the sound quality for phone calls and music. I first tested a similar Bose product; the music sounded wonderful, but the calls weren't so good. The problems with calls were always on the other end, so not sure if Bose needs to work on the mic side of calls or what. However, I have no such issue with these. I also love the small case; it fits in my front pocket and is not bulky. I talk on the phone for 4-8 hours a day. The battery life is excellent, and they are also very comfortable. I love the open-ear design, as it lets me hear what is going on around me. I highly recommend them.

I’ve had these Shokz OpenDots for about a week now, and I bought them with my own hard-earned cash. No freebie, no influencer deal, just a guy trying to keep his ears happy. My wife’s been raving about Shokz for years, but I stayed loyal to my AirPods Pros… until I stumbled across the Shokz kiosk at Best Buy and tried on every single style like a kid in a candy store. The OpenDots won me over, not because they’re flashy (they’re not), but because they just work—especially with glasses. They look a little different at first, but wear them once and you stop caring and so does everyone else. The sound is shockingly immersive. I wasn’t expecting that from something that doesn’t even go inside your ear. I turned on the Deep Bass setting in the app, and wow—these things absolutely punch. Podcasts, music, calls—they all sound crisp, clear, and far better than “open-ear” should allow. They’ve held steady on my ears through ruck hikes, a 4-mile run with sprints, and even cycling. ZERO slipping. No adjusting. My mind has been blown. And here’s a bonus I didn’t expect: While waiting at the barber shop with my son, I handed him one bud and kept the other for myself so he could hear a video I wanted him to see. It hit me—this is way more sanitary to share than traditional earbuds. Since they rest on the ear instead of in it, there’s no earwax handoff. Major win. A few standout wins: - Seamless switching between iPhone and Mac—just make sure to toggle that feature on in the app. - Battery life is no joke. After three hours, I still had 70% left. - Universal earbuds: you can stick either bud in either ear and they’ll still charge in any slot. Whoever designed that deserves a raise. Now, the nitpicks: - No volume control on the buds. I have an Apple Watch that can control the volume, so it’s not a dealbreaker, but I do miss being able to slide up or down like I can on my AirPods Pros. - After 2 hours, I start to feel a little ear fatigue. Not painful, just noticeable. It’s probably going to take my body some time to get used to this design so I can leave them in longer. - No “Find My” feature. If I lose the case, I’m on my own. Might need to slap an AirTag on it like I do when I take my kids to Disney haha. Bottom line: These are different-looking earbuds that sound amazing, feel great, and somehow manage to work better than any other Shokz designs if you wear glasses. Whether you’re logging serious workouts or catching up on podcasts around the house, these let you stay connected to your audio and your surroundings—so you won’t miss a beat (or a “Dad, come here!” from the other room). If you're on the fence, I was too. But now I get the hype.

This is the second pair of these that I've purchased. As a truck driver having a comfortable open-ear headphone with good sound quality is what gets me through the long days on the road. I've used various headphones from Shokz, and these are the lightest and most comfortable pair yet. I will admit it took a few hours to get used to how they sit on the side of the ear, but now I barely notice they're there. I really like the customization of the controls in the app, and personally I prefer to disable the 2 finger pinch controls so I can easily adjust them if needed without disrupting my music or accidentally hanging up when on the phone. The sound quality is also superb. They obviously won't compete with a high-end set of noise-cancelling headphones, but the range of clear highs to rumbling lows is the best from the brand by far.

SO as it’s getting warmer where I live at and using my AirPods Max is not that comfortable so when I saw the email that Shokz was releasing something new I kept my eyes open. I was super excited to see it was a pair of open air ear buds. I’ve been eyeing Bose version since last year but the price tag kept me from buying which I’m glad I didn’t. My primary concern was if I’d be able to use them with my hearing aids on (I use around the ear hearing aids). Instantly they felt great so I decided to put them on for 5 hours to make sure… 5 hours later I decided I’ll be keeping them! A lot of great features. Find My surprised me and having tap features is a must for me since the first AirPods came out years ago. Turning Dolby Digital on makes a big difference and EQ customization is awesome (I used Flossy Carter’s setting, check him out his YouTube channel for dope tech reviews including Open Dot buds). Multi pairing so far is smooth. Another plus but wouldn’t have been a deal breaker is wireless charging. Charges perfect on my MagSafe charger. They are also interchangeable so you can use either bud on any ear. If I had to find something I don’t like is not having more control on how much you can customize but I’m ok with the options that are available and drop the price $25. So if you’re like me and have hearing/ear issues THESE ARE MOST DEFINITELY FOR YOU!!! Or if you want the ultimate transparency experience because awareness is your concern then these are for you as well. Overall I’m very happy with them and even happier I found ear buds to switch it up when I don’t want to use my over the ear headphones.

I have tried a lot of different ear buds, looking for comfort, and UlI can say I finally found them in these shocks one. I clean and go up and down stairs and travel a lot for work, they have not fallen off if my ears once. Sound is ok and it's great to hear if one of my kids are talking to me.

I love these for working in an office because I don’t want to completely shut out the outside world, and these are just so comfortable. I’ve given up trying to find normal earbuds that don’t hurt after wearing them for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Or even one ear at a time so it’s more like 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. These are great for me because they only contact less sensitive parts of the ear and are super light. My only complaints are that the wear detection doesn’t seem to be super reliable, maybe that’s just my unit. And I really wish these had Bluetooth LE audio. LE audio is great for voice calls because of the lower latency and higher quality when in call mode, and I always feel weird talking into a closed back headphone setup. It just feels so much more natural when you can hear yourself (and not via fake digital “transparency”). As for sound quality, these don’t sound quite as good as the Shokz openfit, but I think they are slightly more comfortable. Not to mention the case is more pocketable. Attached is a picture showing how I wear mine. My issues with fit on most ear buds are how they rest in the gap between the tragus and the anti tragus (yes I had to look these up lol), particularly when they put pressure on the anti tragus. As these don’t contact that area at all, they’re perfect for me and I highly recommend them if you have similar issues/preferences.

Amazing headphones intended for my daily activities. I like to ride my trek bike and exercise while also being aware of my surroundings. The sound quality is great and the fact that my Shocks stay in place is a huge plus.

Hands down best earbuds I’ve ever owned. I love the multi device pairing. The open ear aspect is essential for my job. Also wireless charging is a great feature. The audio sounds amazing as well.

This is a very good quality earbud with great sound and loud enough to enjoy an early morning jog.

Best earbuds I've ever had I tried the bose open ear buds and returned right away.They weren't comfortable at all and hurt my ears. These are so light and comfortable and the sound is great,but still adjusting on the app to get the perfect sound

Sound amazing, easy to put on and take off have yet to fall out of my ears

I love the earbuds. I have other model of shokz, the around the ears hurt when wearing sunglasses. I wear these to work every day, I forget I even have them on most the time!

As a long-time Shokz enthusiast, having owned the OpenRun, OpenRun 2, and OpenFit 2, I thought I knew what to expect from open-ear audio. But the new Shokz OpenDots ONE have completely reset the bar! The sound quality is simply excellent – rich, clear, and surprisingly immersive for an open-ear design. In fact, I'd go as far as to say it even surpasses the highly-regarded Bose Open Ultras, offering a depth and clarity I wasn't expecting. The fit is certainly a unique departure from traditional headphones, and admittedly, it might feel a little unconventional at first glance. However, once you have them positioned correctly, they truly become almost unnoticeable. Unless you're already a fan of the open-ear aesthetic like the Bose, the discreet design quickly fades into the background. What's truly remarkable is how they don't interfere at all with glasses or piercings, a huge plus for many. Ultimately, the Shokz OpenDots ONE offer the most unobtrusive fit I've experienced in any open-ear headphone, and they do so without compromising on audio quality. If you're looking for a listening experience that keeps you connected to your surroundings without sacrificing excellent sound, look no further. These are a game-changer!

Overall pretty good. Good sound quality while listening to music. Sometimes they lose connection in one ear while on a call, but comes back to normal. Not sure why.

Best Buy's customer service is excellent. Also, this one is in open box, but the quality is exactly the same as new

Sound quality is great and also sit on the ear a lot better they don’t move around at all

I was worried about getting this new technology but it turns out they're pretty good. It's only very slightly uncomfortable sometimes but other than that I can keep them on all day. Sound quality is great. I wouldn't mind seeing these with noise canceling audio but I understood that they did not come with noise canceling. I'm sure the microphone is noise canceling as I haven't heard any complaints from the phone calls I've made.

Got these headphones for my wife as she works from home and does a lot of DIY projects around the house but hated her current headphones. She got annoyed she couldn’t listen to her music and still engage with the family or wear comfortably with glasses. Said the opendotz are good if you’re not moving around too much but slip down your ear after about an hour of use. And the touch controls can be finicky.

These are among my favorites so far.while they are nearer to my inner ear that the over ear one piece aftershokz I find them comfortable and they even seem more secure than the separate over ears. The sound quality is amazing and they actually even reduce exterior noise quite well.