Shokz OpenDots ONE: a first afternoon of calls and a 10 km run

A Shokz OpenDots ONE ear-clip earphone charging case resting on a dark surface next to its packaging box, with overlay text recommending the product.

A closed Shokz wireless earbuds charging case resting on a dark textured surface, positioned below a white packaging box in the upper left corner.

A white and metallic silver wireless earphone charging case resting on a dark textured background alongside a pair of open-ear clip-on earbuds.

A comparison photo of two sets of wireless earphones against a dark gray background. On the left is the Shokz OpenDots ONE with its two-tone oval charging case and open-ear earbuds, labeled 'OpenDots ONE'. On the right is Apple AirPods 3 with its case in a textured brown protective cover and both earbuds displayed beneath, labeled 'Airpods3'.

A dark-mode digital map of Hangzhou showing an area along the Qiantang River, with a yellow loop outlining a route around the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center and connecting to the Incity shopping mall.

Screenshot of an Apple Fitness app workout summary showing outdoor running statistics, with a large bold overlay text in Chinese reading '跑步渣渣'.

A close-up selfie of a man outdoors with flushed skin and sweat after a run, wearing an open-ear sports headphone on his ear. Residential apartment buildings are visible in the background, along with a teal drawn smiley face in the upper left.

I am a middle-aged man with a large head and ears. For everyday leisure, I previously used Apple AirPods 3, while I used Shokz AS800 bone-conduction headphones for exercise.

However, the AirPods 3 were not a good fit for someone like me with large ear canals that also get oily easily. The earbuds kept falling out, and they are now covered in dents and scratches.

I had just bought the Shokz OpenDots ONE clip-on open-ear headphones. After using them for an afternoon, I felt good about them.

Here is a brief share of my personal experience

Appearance

I have always liked black, but black silicone headphones would obviously attract oil and dust easily. I deliberately chose this milky-white version. It looks very attractive and does not stand out awkwardly in everyday use.

Comfort

Most of the headphones are made of silicone. The irregular titanium loop clips onto the ear without pressing too hard. I wore them continuously for two to three hours and did not feel pain.

Taking calls

I took quite a few calls during the afternoon, both indoors and outdoors. Both the other people and I could hear clearly, so I did not need to worry.

Exercise

I am not a strong runner, but I ran 10 km with the new headphones that afternoon. I did not feel them slipping, and there was even less risk of them falling off. They have IP54 protection, which is not waterproofing. Since they use open-ear sound rather than bone conduction, I cannot rinse them directly with water as I would my bone-conduction headphones.

Sound quality

I am not an audiophile and cannot hear much difference. Open-ear headphones are not really about being highly particular about sound; as long as I can hear clearly, that is enough for me.

Personally, I still recommend them, and I think they are better suited to everyday wear. They are portable, and they are good for occasional exercise while traveling. For long, intensive exercise, I would still choose bone-conduction headphones because they handle water better and are easier to clean.

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Source: 冯先森 · Xiaohongshu · 2025-03-21 · 韶音OpenDots ONE耳夹式耳机使用体验. Search this Chinese title in Xiaohongshu to find the original post.

Before You Buy

Models in your region

The owner's 2025 account names the Shokz OpenDots ONE but does not provide a full regional model number. The official US page identifies OpenDots ONE as clip-on open-ear earbuds, lists an approximate weight of 6.5 g per earbud, and says IP54 applies only to the earbuds; it currently marks the product discontinued.

Model in this review	Related regional model	What to know
Shokz OpenDots ONE	Shokz OpenDots ONE (US)	The US listing covers the same OpenDots ONE family as the owner’s 2025 pair. The owner does not give a full model number. The US listing specifies approximately 6.5 g per earbud and IP54 for the earbuds only, not the charging case; the page currently marks the model discontinued.

Model in this review: Shokz OpenDots ONE
Related regional model: Shokz OpenDots ONE (US)
What to know: The US listing covers the same OpenDots ONE family as the owner’s 2025 pair. The owner does not give a full model number. The US listing specifies approximately 6.5 g per earbud and IP54 for the earbuds only, not the charging case; the page currently marks the model discontinued.

What the regional evidence confirms

The US OpenDots ONE is a clip-on open-ear design, matching the owner's description of an ear-clipping titanium loop and open-ear sound. The official specification lists each earbud at approximately 6.5 g, but it does not establish that every fit will feel equally secure or comfortable; the manufacturer notes that comfort depends on fit and listening conditions.

IP54 is limited to the earbuds, not the charging case. The official guidance says not to submerge or charge wet earbuds, so the owner's caution about rinsing agrees with the care limitation; this account does not say that he rinsed these earbuds. Dry the earbuds before charging and keep the case away from water.

Who this experience helps

The owner's account is most relevant to buyers who find conventional in-ear or earbud fit unstable and want an open-ear option for calls, commuting or occasional exercise. His successful 10 km run and two-to-three-hour wear are single-afternoon observations, not evidence of long-term durability or universal fit.

For prolonged, high-sweat or water-heavy training, the owner prefers his bone-conduction headphones because he considers them easier to clean and better with water. The official IP54 limitation reinforces the need to check the local care instructions rather than treating OpenDots ONE as waterproof.

Buying checks

The official US page currently marks OpenDots ONE discontinued. Buyers should therefore confirm local availability, warranty coverage and the exact regional listing before purchasing; this article does not establish that the owner's source-market unit and any remaining local stock have identical support terms.

The owner reports clear calls indoors and outdoors and no slipping during his 10 km run, while describing sound quality only as clear enough for his needs. Those are useful expectations for his use case, but call performance, sound leakage and comfort can vary with fit and listening conditions.