Shokz announces OpenDots 2 clip-on earbuds with Bluetooth 6.1 and Bone-conduction mics

It has been more than a year since Shokz released the OpenDots One clip-on earbuds. It has now followed them up with the OpenDots 2, and while they bring significant upgrades over the previous generation, the price tag has remained unchanged.

The Shokz OpenDots 2 don't look different from the OpenDots One, and the same goes for the charging case. However, a major change is that the case is now rated IP54 for dust and water resistance while the earbuds haev an IP57 rating. Like their predecessors, the OpenDots 2 will also automatically identify your left and right ears. They also have touch controls for playback, volume, and answering/rejecting calls.

The OpenDots 2 earbuds now feature Shokz Bassphere 2.0 which allows the dual 11.8mm drivers to work as one 16mm driver. The diaphragm has also been redesigned, and Shokz says it cuts distortion by 70%. It also says the open-ear clip-on earbuds have upgraded Dolby Audio.

The OpenDots 2 also feature 6 microphones (3 per earbud), 3 times more than the OpenDots One. They are not just more but better as two of them are bone-conduction mics which work with the air-conduction mics and AI noise reduction for precision voice pickup for crystal-clear calls.

The battery life hasn't changed, so expect up to 10 hours of playback time on a single charge and a total of 40 hours with the charging case. The case also supports USB-C wired charging and Qi wireless charging, and a 5-minute charge will provide up to 2 hours of usage.

Other features of the Shokz OpenDots 2 are Bluetooth 6.1, support for Bluetooth MultiPoint, and EQ customization. The earbuds work with the Shokz app which can be used to locate them when lost and to update the firmware.

The Shokz OpenDots 2 are available to buy now in Pearl White, Grey, and Black for $199.95 directly from Shokz or on Amazon. Shokz is also offering buyers a limited edition gift when they purchase from its website — they will be able to choose between a Mother-of-pearl earbuds accessory and a signature earbud carrying case.