# Shokz Debuts OpenDots One: Interchangeable Open Earbuds That Won’t Break the Bank

## Shokz Debuts OpenDots One: Interchangeable Open Earbuds That Won’t Break the Bank

Shokz, a pioneer in open-ear audio technology, has just launched its latest innovation: the OpenDots One. These aren’t your typical earbuds that seal off your ear canal. Instead, they clip onto the back of your ear, leaving you fully aware of your surroundings while enjoying your favorite tunes. This design echoes the approach of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, but Shokz offers a key differentiator: interchangeability.

Unlike most earbuds labeled specifically for the left or right ear, the OpenDots One can be used in either. This seemingly simple feature offers a significant convenience for users who often fumble with identifying the correct earbud. The OpenDots One automatically detect which ear they’re in and adjust the stereo audio accordingly, ensuring a proper left and right sound mix regardless of placement.

Priced at $199.99, available in grey or black on the Shokz online store and Amazon, the OpenDots One undercut the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds’ initial $299 price tag (though the Bose model is often on sale). This makes Shokz’s offering a more accessible entry point into the world of open-ear audio.

Shokz built its reputation on bone conduction headphones, which transmit sound through vibrations in the skull, leaving the ears completely open. While the OpenDots One utilize air conduction, they maintain the company’s commitment to situational awareness. A U-shaped design with a flexible nickel-titanium plate wrapped in soft silicon securely clips the speaker just outside the ear canal, ensuring ambient sounds aren’t blocked. This makes them ideal for runners, cyclists, or anyone who needs to stay aware of their environment.

Weighing in at a mere 6.5 grams per earbud, the OpenDots One provide up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge, and a total of 40 hours with the included wireless charging case. This surpasses the Bose Ultra Open’s 27-hour total battery life.

While the OpenDots One forgo active noise cancellation to prioritize environmental awareness, they boast a dual driver design and four EQ modes. Users can further customize their audio experience via the Shokz mobile app.

With their focus on comfort, situational awareness, and unique interchangeable design, the Shokz OpenDots One are poised to become a popular choice for those seeking an alternative to traditional earbuds. They offer a compelling combination of affordability and functionality in the increasingly competitive open-ear audio market.