Shokz Unveils Enhanced Opendots 2 Earbuds With Richer Sound
WHO:
Engadget - Shokz is the company unveiling the new earbuds.
The Verge - The OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are the two new versions of earbuds announced by Shokz.
WHAT:
Engadget - Shokz has announced the flagship OpenDots 2 earbuds and the mid-range OpenDots Air.
The Verge - The OpenDots Air are priced at $129.95, which is over $70 cheaper than the original OpenDots One.
The Verge - The OpenDots 2 are priced at $199.95.
The Verge - The OpenDots Air have a battery life of up to nine hours of playback, extendable to 36 hours with the charging case.
The Verge - The OpenDots 2 have a battery life of 10 hours on their own or 40 hours with the charging case.
WHERE:
The Verge - The OpenDots Air are available in black or daybreak purple color options.
The Verge - The OpenDots 2 are available in pearl white, gray, and black color options.
WHEN:
The Verge - The original OpenDots One launched in May 2025.
WHY:
The Verge - The design of the OpenDots earbuds aims to offer more comfort and environmental awareness than traditional wireless earbuds.
HOW:
The Verge - The OpenDots Air feature a "next-generation spherical acoustic structure" called Bassphere with custom 11.8mm drivers.
The Verge - The OpenDots 2 support Dolby Audio and include an additional bone-conduction microphone to isolate the user's voice during calls.
The Verge - Both models use Bluetooth 6.1 and can connect to two devices simultaneously.
The Verge - The OpenDots 2 support Google’s Find Hub app to reveal their last known location.
(UPDATED June 4, 2026 13:59 UTC)
Shokz has unveiled two new versions of their earbuds, the flagship OpenDots 2 and the mid-range OpenDots Air, with the latter priced at $129.95, making it over $70 cheaper than the original OpenDots One, which launched in May 2025. The OpenDots Air offer up to nine hours of playback, extendable to 36 hours with the charging case, while the OpenDots 2 provide ten hours on their own or 40 hours with the case, and both models feature Bluetooth 6.1 for simultaneous connection to two devices. Available in various colors, the OpenDots 2 support Dolby Audio and include a bone-conduction microphone for clearer calls, while the OpenDots Air boast a next-generation acoustic structure called Bassphere for enhanced sound quality.