These Shokz earbuds made it easy for me to retire my bone conduction headphones - here's why

This article reviews the Shokz OpenFit Pro open-ear earbuds, introduced at CES 2026, focusing on their new noise reduction (not cancellation) technology that reduces ambient noise while preserving situational awareness. It details real-world performance in busy environments, design trade-offs like added weight from more microphones, advanced audio features (e.g., Dolby Audio with Head Tracking, DirectPitch 3.0, OpenBass 2.0), and a $250 price point, concluding they’re best for users who want open-ear awareness with effective background noise reduction rather than a lightweight, minimalist setup.