Shokz at CES 2026

Open-Ear Innovation, Recognized

CES 2026 marked a meaningful step forward for open-ear audio. At the world’s most influential technology show, Shokz products earned multiple CES Innovation Awards Honoree distinctions, and we introduced a new product that advances open-ear listening in a practical, real-world way.

CES Innovation Awards Honorees

At this year’s CES, Shokz was recognized as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree for multiple products in the Headphones and Personal Audio category. Both OpenDots ONE, our clip-on open earbuds, and OpenFit Pro, our newest flagship, were honored for pushing the boundaries of what open-ear audio can deliver across different use cases.

While OpenDots ONE rethinks how open-ear earbuds can fit and function in everyday life, OpenFit Pro advances the category with a new approach to noise reduction—without sacrificing awareness or comfort. Together, these Honoree distinctions reflect our continued focus on evolving open-ear design, balancing comfort, situational awareness, and performance that holds up in real-world listening.

Meet OpenFit Pro with open-ear Noise Reduction

At CES 2026, Shokz introduced OpenFit Pro—our most advanced open-ear earbuds to date, and a meaningful step forward for the category. Designed for people who want focus without isolation, OpenFit Pro brings noise reduction to open-ear listening while preserving the awareness that defines the Shokz experience.

Unlike traditional in-ear ANC designs that rely on physical sealing, OpenFit Pro uses intelligent acoustic design and advanced algorithms to reduce unwanted noise without blocking the ear canal. This approach allows users to stay connected to their surroundings while enjoying clearer sound in busy, real-world environments.

OpenFit Pro has officially earned dual certifications from TÜV Rheinland, recognizing:

• High-performance Open-Ear Active Noise Reduction

• Comfortable Fit

These certifications reinforce what OpenFit Pro was built to deliver: effective noise control that works with an open-ear design, and comfort that holds up through long listening sessions.

OpenFit Pro features

• Certified Open-Ear Noise Reduction that maintains situational awareness

• SuperBoost™ dual-diaphragm sound

• Optimized for Dolby Atmos with head tracking

• Triple-mic array with advanced algorithms for clear calls and adaptive reduction

• Up to 12 hours of playback (50 hours with the charging case), and 6 hours with noise reduction on

• Bluetooth 6.1, IP55 resistance, and secure comfort for workouts, travel, and everyday listening

Media Day and Spotlight Moments

Shokz kicked off CES 2026 with a press event held on the first day of the show, setting the tone for the week ahead. Media from across the tech and audio landscape gathered for an early look at OpenFit Pro, with particular focus on its most important advancement: open-ear Noise Reduction.

During the session, Shokz shared the thinking behind bringing noise reduction to an open-ear design—how it works, why it matters, and where it fits into everyday listening. Product teams walked attendees through the acoustic approach, the role of advanced algorithms, and how noise reduction can reduce distractions without isolating the listener from their surroundings.

The first-look briefing prompted detailed questions and close attention from attending journalists, reflecting the level of interest in how open-ear audio is evolving. Starting CES with this conversation set clear expectations for the week and underscored Shokz’s role in shaping what comes next for the category.

Shokz Booth Highlights

The Shokz booth on the CES 2026 show floor was a hub of curiosity and conversation throughout the event. With an immersive audio experience zone centered around OpenFit Pro, visitors could hear and see how open-ear noise reduction performs in scenarios that mirrored real life, from café environments to office and gym-style settings.

Attendees stopped by for product looks, asked specific questions about how open-ear noise reduction works, and compared features across the expanded Shokz lineup, including OpenDots ONE and other award-honored products. There was tangible interest not just in specs, but in how the products actually feel and perform in real listening situations.

Games, giveaways, and informal chats added to the booth’s energy, making it a place where people didn’t just pass through, they stayed, listened, and talked. A number of tech media and creators were on the floor as well, further contributing to the rhythm of demonstrations and exchanges about the future of open-ear audio.

With visitors engaging directly with the technology and the team explaining how features like open-ear noise reduction, immersive sound, and comfort come together, the booth served as a natural focal point for anyone at CES curious about what’s next in open-ear listening.

That’s a Wrap

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, explored our innovations, and took the time to share feedback throughout CES 2026. From early conversations on Media Day to thoughtful exchanges on the show floor, the week was shaped by genuine interest in where open-ear audio is heading.

We’re already focused on what’s next, and on continuing to refine open-ear listening for real-world use.