Rank #5 in Best Open Ear Headphones 2026: 10 Ranked, and the 40-Hour Myth
SHOKZ OpenDots ONE Open-Ear Clip-On Earbuds, Dolby Audio
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SHOKZ OpenDots ONE is a pair of open-ear clip-on earbuds with Dolby Audio, sold in black at £149.00. It takes the number 5 slot in our guide to open-ear headphones, and on Amazon it carries 4.4 out of 5 from 2,642 ratings across the five star bands.
The headline claim on the listing is up to 40 hours of listening, and that figure needs splitting. The same bullet that promises 40 hours states 10 hours of music on a single charge, with the balance coming from the charging case — so the smaller number is the one that describes a session away from a socket. The listing also disagrees with itself on how you control the buds: the control method is listed as Touch while the controller type is listed as Button, and it does not say which is right. Everything below comes from the Amazon listing rather than from any testing of our own.
How those 2,642 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £149.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 2,642 ratings |
| Battery, single charge | 10 hours of music (the "40 hours" headline adds the charging case) |
| Battery, with charging case | Up to 40 hours combined |
| Weight | 6.5 g per earbud |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.4, range up to 10 metres |
| Controls | Control method listed as Touch; controller type listed as Button (both as listed) |
| Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Absolute waste of money, you can buy far superior for 30 quid from tik tok, I demanded my money back and got it”
Verified purchase“I think it is the best I ever had you don't know that you wear them light and powerful”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Open Ear Headphones 2026: 10 Ranked, and the 40-Hour Myth.
Questions people ask
How long do the SHOKZ OpenDots ONE last on one charge?
The listing states 10 hours of music on a single charge, and up to 40 hours combined with the charging case. The 40-hour figure is the two added together, not one charge.
How much do they weigh?
The SHOKZ listing says each earbud weighs 6.5 g.
Can I wear them with glasses?
The listing says the OpenDots ONE are fully compatible with glasses, hats and caps.
How do you control them?
The listing contradicts itself here: control method is listed as Touch, while controller type is listed as Button. It does not explain which applies.
How fast is the quick charge?
The listing says a 10-minute quick charge gives 2 hours of playtime.
What do they cost and how are they rated?
£149.00 on Amazon, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,642 ratings.
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