Shokz Earns Multiple 2026 CES Innovation Awards and Looks Ahead to the Future of Open-Ear Audio

Innovation in audio rarely happens all at once. More often, it’s the result of sustained focus, small refinements building toward meaningful change. At CES 2026, that long-term approach has been recognized, with Shokz receiving multiple CES Innovation Awards for its work in open-ear audio.

This year’s recognition honors both OpenDots ONE and our newest flagship open-ear innovation, set to be unveiled on January 6. Together, the awards reflect our continued effort to evolve open-ear design, balancing comfort, performance, and real-world usability.

At CES 2026, Shokz will share not only our latest award-winning products, but also a broader view of where open-ear audio is headed next.

What the CES Recognition Represents

OpenDots ONE, a 2026 CES Innovation Awards Honoree, represents a continued push to expand what open-ear audio can offer in everyday and active listening scenarios. With a compact clip-on form factor and support for Dolby Audio, the product is designed to deliver a more immersive sound experience while maintaining the comfort and situational awareness that define the open-ear category.

The second CES Innovation Award recognizes our newest flagship open-ear innovation. While details will be formally introduced on January 6, the recognition itself reflects our ongoing work in open-ear acoustics and sound engineering—specifically, efforts to elevate audio performance without compromising long-term comfort or awareness.

Rather than signaling a single breakthrough moment, the awards point to steady progress in a category that continues to mature.

A Decade Spent Refining Open-Ear Audio

For more than ten years, Shokz has focused exclusively on open-ear audio. That singular focus has shaped how we approach product development, prioritizing sound quality, comfort, and wearability over extended periods of use.

By addressing the specific challenges of open-ear listening, we have continued to refine acoustic performance while supporting use cases that range from sports and fitness to everyday listening. The result is a product ecosystem designed around real-world conditions, where comfort and awareness matter just as much as sound.

This long-term commitment has helped position Shokz as a leader in the open-ear category, not through rapid shifts, but through consistent, intentional evolution.

Exploring What Comes Next at CES 2026

At CES 2026, Shokz will also look beyond current product lines to explore how open-ear audio may evolve across new form factors. Among the concepts being previewed are early-stage smart glasses, offering a glimpse into how we’re thinking about future wearable audio experiences beyond traditional headphones.

In addition, Shokz will host a press conference on January 6, marking the global debut of our newest flagship open-ear innovation. The session will introduce the product’s technological advancements and provide attendees an opportunity to engage directly with the Shokz product team.

Press Conference
Tuesday, January 6 | 10:00–11:00 AM PT
LVCC South Hall Connector, Room S231–S232

Shokz Booth
January 6–9 | Show Floor Hours
LVCC Central Hall, Booth #15823

CES 2026 offers a moment to reflect on how far open-ear audio has come—and to consider where it may go next. Through award-recognized products, hands-on demonstrations, and forward-looking concepts, we invite attendees to explore how open-ear audio continues to evolve.

Visitors are welcome to stop by the Shokz booth, connect with the team, and experience what’s shaping the next chapter of open-ear audio.