Description
Open-Ear Sound, Clip-On Comfort
You want your playlist without anything pressing into your ear canal. Shokz OpenDots 2 are designed for exactly that, clipping onto the ear with a nickel-titanium JointArc that adapts to different ear shapes, balancing comfort with stability. Bassphere 2.0 uses dual drivers working as one, with a redesigned diaphragm that cuts distortion by 70%, and Dolby Audio can be switched on or off in the Shokz App. Battery life stretches to 10 hours per charge and 40 hours with the case, which supports Qi wireless charging alongside USB-C. Each earbud weighs about 6.4 g, carries an IP57 rating and, in this pair, comes in Grey.
The AD Specialists' Verdict
Our team rates the call quality here as the real surprise. Three microphones, one bone-conduction and two air-conduction, pair with adaptive beamforming and AI noise reduction to help keep your voice clear when you are out and about. Add the 5-minute quick charge that returns about 2 hours of playback and these become earbuds you can simply rely on.
Key features
- An open-ear clip-on design lets you listen comfortably without any ear canal pressure.
- Bassphere 2.0 uses dual drivers working as one, with a redesigned diaphragm that cuts distortion by 70%.
- Dolby Audio can be toggled on or off in the Shokz App to suit what you are playing.
- Up to 10 hours per charge and 40 hours with the case, plus a 5-minute quick charge for about 2 hours of playback.
- Qi wireless charging and USB-C give you two convenient ways to refill the case.
- Three microphones with adaptive beamforming and AI noise reduction keep your voice clear on calls.
- Bluetooth 6.1 with two-device MultiPoint switches between laptop and phone without re-pairing.
- IP57-rated earbuds and an IP54-rated case bring water and dust resistance to everyday listening.
Dual Drivers and Dolby Audio
Bassphere 2.0 sits at the heart of the sound here. Its dual drivers work as one, and a redesigned diaphragm cuts distortion by 70%, working alongside DirectPitch and MirrorPitch technology. Dolby Audio adds depth and impact while keeping the soundstage and detail, and it can be switched on or off in the Shokz App, so you can compare the two presentations and choose whichever suits your music, podcasts or calls. All of this comes from an open-ear design that sits without ear canal pressure.
All Day, Then Some
A single charge gives up to 10 hours of playback from the earbuds, and the case lifts the total to 40 hours before you need a socket. If you are caught short, a 5-minute quick charge returns about 2 hours of listening. The earbuds refill in 1 hour, while the case takes 2 hours wired over USB-C or 4 hours on a Qi wireless charging pad.
Three Microphones Working Together
The call system uses three microphones: one bone-conduction and two air-conduction. Adaptive beamforming focuses on your voice while AI noise reduction pushes back against background noise, so the person on the other end hears you rather than the street. Bluetooth 6.1 provides a range of up to 10 m, and MultiPoint keeps two devices connected at once, so your phone and laptop can both stay linked.
Clip On, Either Ear
The nickel-titanium JointArc clips onto the ear rather than sitting inside it, and at approximately 6.4 g per earbud they are light, stable and easy to wear. Dynamic Ear Detection means either earbud fits either ear, with Smart Wear Detection also built in. Tap or pinch controls can be customised to your preferences. The earbuds are rated IP57 and the case IP54, and the whole set weighs about 51.6 g with the case, so it travels unnoticed in a pocket.
