Overview
- Shokz announced the OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air this week and both models are available now with U.S. prices of about $199.95 for the OpenDots 2 and $129.95 for the OpenDots Air.
- The OpenDots 2 is the premium model with dual 11.8mm drivers, Dolby audio support, an extra bone‑conduction microphone for clearer calls, about 10 hours of play per charge and 40 hours with its Qi‑compatible charging case.
- The OpenDots Air uses the same dual 11.8mm drivers but forgoes some flagship refinements, offering about nine hours per charge, a lighter 6.3g bud weight, IP55 protection and a lower price point.
- Both models share an open‑ear clip‑on JointArc frame, Bluetooth 6.1 with two‑device multipoint pairing, app‑based location tracking and AI‑assisted noise reduction for call clarity instead of active noise cancellation.
- The launch positions Shokz against in‑ear ANC leaders and other open designs from Bose and Sony by trading ANC for situational awareness, longer battery life and lower‑cost options while the older OpenDots One has received a temporary price cut.