Shokz OpenDots ONE review

OpenDots ONE is Shokz's answer to the Bose cuff: a clip that hugs the edge of the ear instead of a hook that wraps behind it. A nickel-titanium JointArc links the speaker to the battery pod, and soft silicone keeps it in place, with each earbud at 6.5 g, the lightest here. Shokz Bassphere Technology combines two circular drivers in one speaker, Dolby Audio is included, and the app offers four preset EQ modes and two custom profiles. Dynamic Ear Detection works out which bud is in which ear, so you can put them in without looking. Battery is listed at up to 10 hours per charge and 40 hours with the case, and the case supports Qi wireless charging. Controls are taps and pinches on the bud, which is less precise than the OpenFit 2 buttons, and IP54 is a step below that model's IP55. At $199.95 it costs $100 less than the Bose cuff and lasts longer per charge.

Who it is for

People who want the lightest, most discreet clip-on pair and swap ears without checking left and right.

Price

$199.95 at Shokz.

Regular price $199.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Clip-on design with a flexible nickel-titanium JointArc, 6.5 g per earbud
• Bassphere Technology with two circular drivers in one speaker, plus Dolby Audio
• Up to 10 hours per charge and 40 hours with the case, with Qi wireless charging
• Interchangeable left and right earbuds with Dynamic Ear Detection
• IP54 water resistance and MultiPoint pairing

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lightest earbud in this list
• Strength: Either bud goes in either ear
• Strength: Wireless charging and 10 hours per charge
• Weakness: $20 more than OpenFit 2 with a lower IP rating
• Weakness: Touch and pinch controls instead of physical buttons
• Weakness: Clip designs sit on the ear edge, which some people find less stable than a hook

Key facts

• Price: $199.95
• Fit: Ear clip, 6.5 g per earbud
• Water resistance: IP54
• Battery: Up to 10 hours, 40 hours with case

Where it ranks

Shokz OpenDots ONE is No. 8 in our Best Open Ear Earbuds verdict.