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If your Bluetooth earbuds are hanging on by a thread, you're in luck — Shokz has cut the price of its OpenDots One down to £149 — from £179. That's a £30 saving on the standard price tag, and means these 'buds are cheaper than the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC and Galaxy Buds 4.
Unlike most Bluetooth 'buds designed with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) like the top-of-the-line AirPods Pro 3, Shokz uses an open-ear design so you can still hear what's happening around you while enjoying your music or podcasts – ideal for staying aware during your commute or morning jog.
The sale was launched as Shokz released its successor, the OpenDots 2 for £179.
If you're not fussed about owning the latest-and-greatest from Shokz, there's still a lot to love about the OpenDots One, thanks to the 40-hours of battery life, support for Dolby Audio, and water-resistant design.
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The OpenDots One weighs just 6.5g per earbud. Designed to clip comfortably to the outside of your ear, they feature flexible JointArc technology, Dolby Audio, and Bassphere Technology for rich sound. With up to 10 hours of battery life (40 hours with the case), IP54 water resistance, wireless charging, and automatic ear detection, they're built for comfort, convenience, and everyday listening. They're available in black or grey.
The OpenDots One tips the scales at just 6.5g per earbud – that's roughly the weight of a single sheet of paper.
The secret to the secure clip-on fit is something called JointArc, made from flexible nickel-titanium. It's designed to work like a gentle spring that moulds to different ear shapes — so you don't need to worry about them falling out mid-gym session.
There's also soft silicone on the speaker's exterior, which helps reduce pressure during long listening sessions.
One feature people will absolutely love is Dynamic Ear Detection, meaning you can pop them in either ear, and they automatically work out which is left and right – no more squinting at tiny L and R markings.
Its touch controls let you manage music and calls by tapping or pinching, while the Shokz App offers the ability to customise your settings.
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Shokz has packed in something called Bassphere Technology – found on the recently released OpenDots Air — set up to deliver audio quality Shokz says you'd normally expect from a much larger 16mm audio speaker.
It's also the brand's first product to feature Dolby Audio, bringing that cinema-quality depth to your ears.
And if you're worried about someone sitting next to you and hearing your music, the built-in DirectPitch Technology is meant to keep sound leakage to a minimum. So while you enjoy music without broadcasting it to everyone on your morning commute, you're still meant to hear announcements and traffic around you.
Shokz uses Bassphere Technology, which is set up to deliver audio quality you'd normally expect from a much larger 16mm audio speaker
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Like the new OpenDots 2, Shokz says you'll get up to 10 hours from the earbuds alone, and the charging case bumps that up to 40 hours total. Even better, the case supports wireless charging.
And if you get caught in a drizzle on the way home, its IP54 water resistance means light rain and sweat won't cause any damage.