MacVoices MacVoices #26070: CES - OpenFit Pro Leads Shokz's Push Into Advanced Open-Ear Options
Feb 12, 2026
Malindi Strydom, Senior Content Manager at Shokz, talks about the company's open-ear audio innovations. She highlights the OpenFit Pro earbuds and the booth buzz at CES. Topics include novel open-ear noise reduction using phase cancellation, design choices for safety and active lifestyles, and shipping, pricing and retail plans.
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Open Ear With Noise Reduction
- Shokz's OpenFit Pro achieves noise reduction while keeping ears open using phase cancellation techniques.
- The design balances situational awareness with improved sound quality for active users.
Designed For Focus And Awareness
- Engineers designed the OpenFit Pro to support both focus and environmental awareness during activity.
- The product targets users who switch between concentrating and staying connected to surroundings.
Testing With Endurance Athletes
- Malindi described Shokz sponsoring endurance events like UTMB and Ironman to test real-world use.
- She used runners in varied terrain as examples to explain the need for open-ear safety.