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【Hardcore Gadget Geek's Review】Shokz OpenFit Pro Review: Out Apr 22, JPY 39,880, 12 Hours Per Charge and a Focus Mode That Cuts Noise With Your Ears Open
The Shokz OpenFit Pro is the upper open-ear model, adding Shokz's first Focus Mode (noise reduction) to earphones that leave your ears open. It went on sale Apr 22, 2026 at JPY 39,880 (tax included), with 12 hours per charge and up to 50 hours with the case.
Key points
- Release date: Apr 22, 2026. JPY 39,880 tax included (the lower OpenFit Air 2 is JPY 19,880)
- Up to 12 hours per charge, up to 50 with the case, up to 4 hours from 10 minutes. Qi wireless charging, IP55, Bluetooth 6.1, two-device pairing
- 11×20mm dual-diaphragm driver. A triple mic cuts ambient noise by up to 99.4% on calls
[Released Apr 22, 2026] Shokz OpenFit Pro
The OpenFit Pro is Shokz's first Focus Mode model, cutting noise with your ears open
Earphones that leave your ears open let you hear your surroundings, but in noisy places it is harder to focus on music. The OpenFit Pro answers that weak spot with Focus Mode.
Shokz's first Focus Mode helps you concentrate on the sound while you still sense your surroundings. A triple mic and an algorithm that adapts to your ear predict the noise level inside the ear.
As an IT consultant (SE), I read the footnote before the headline number. The "up to 99.4%" for calls is read as the maker's figure under its conditions.
How I judged it
First, battery. 12 hours per charge and up to 50 with the case. At 3 hours a day, the case-inclusive figure covers about 16 days (50 ÷ 3 = 16.7). Fast charging gives 4 hours from 10 minutes.
Next, calls. An AI voice-recognition triple mic cuts ambient noise by up to 99.4%, and a structure reduces wind noise. It suits people with many calls.
If you can't decide, take the OpenFit Pro. The reason: Focus Mode with open ears, plus a 12-hour battery and strong calls.
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Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds
Rakuten Ichiba is a Japanese marketplace. Overseas shipping depends on the shop.
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
When did the OpenFit Pro come out? Price and specs
| Item | OpenFit Pro |
|---|---|
| Release date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Price (tax incl.) | JPY 39,880 |
| Playback | Up to 12 hours per charge / up to 50 hours with the case |
| Fast charging | Up to 4 hours from 10 minutes |
| Wireless charging | Qi supported |
| Dust and splash resistance | IP55 |
| Connection | Bluetooth 6.1, two-device pairing, wear detection |
| Driver | 11×20mm oversized dual diaphragm, SuperBoost, OpenBass 2.0 |
| Calls | AI voice-recognition triple mic (up to 99.4% ambient noise reduction) |
| Fit | Ultra-thin nickel-titanium ear hook, Ultra-Soft Silicone 2.0 |
The two large diaphragms work together to render everything from treble to bass, says Shokz.
How does it differ from the OpenFit Air 2?
| Item | OpenFit Air 2 | OpenFit Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (tax incl.) | JPY 19,880 | JPY 39,880 | +JPY 20,000 (about double) |
| Per charge | Up to 8 hours | Up to 12 hours | +4 hours (+50%) |
| With case | Up to 36 hours | Up to 50 hours | +14 hours (about +39%) |
| 10-minute fast charge | 3 hours | 4 hours | +1 hour |
| Focus Mode | ― | Yes | ― |
| Wireless charging | ― | Qi supported | ― |
The JPY 20,000 gap is about the Air 2's whole price. For it you get Focus Mode, Qi charging, stronger calls and a 50-hour case.
If you mainly listen to music for hours, take the Air 2. If you also take calls or visit noisy places, take the Pro.
Strengths and things to note
Strengths
Cuts noise with your ears open. Focus Mode lets you concentrate on the sound while keeping a sense of your surroundings.
Long battery, strong calls. 12 hours and 50 hours, plus a triple mic, cover a day of calls and music.
Things to note
JPY 39,880 is on the high side for open-ear models. Focus Mode keeps a sense of your surroundings while helping you concentrate. On days you want outside sound fully gone, sealed earbuds are another way to choose.
Who is it for?
People with many conference calls who want a clear voice. People who want to focus on music in cafes and offices without blocking their ears. It also suits anyone who wants to charge less and just set them on a Qi pad.
If you only listen to music and want to keep the price down, the JPY 19,880 OpenFit Air 2 is another way to choose.
Price and where to buy
JPY 39,880 tax included, sold at Shokz's official Rakuten store and others. Over a year, that is about JPY 109 a day (39,880 ÷ 365).
If you can't decide, take the OpenFit Pro. The reason: Focus Mode with open ears, a 12-hour battery and strong calls together.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds
Rakuten Ichiba is a Japanese marketplace. Overseas shipping depends on the shop.
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
For the lower model, read the Shokz OpenFit Air 2 review. For comparisons with bone conduction and Bose, see the best open-ear and bone-conduction earphones, and for accessory-style buds the best ear-cuff earbuds.
FAQ
When did the OpenFit Pro come out?
It went on sale Apr 22, 2026, at JPY 39,880 (tax included).
What is the OpenFit Pro's Focus Mode?
A feature that predicts and reduces noise inside your ear while your ears stay open. It helps you concentrate on the sound while you sense your surroundings.
What is the difference between the OpenFit Pro and the OpenFit Air 2?
The Pro costs JPY 39,880 and offers 12 hours per charge, 50 hours with the case, Focus Mode and Qi wireless charging. The Air 2 costs JPY 19,880 with 8 hours per charge and 36 with the case.
About the writer and sources
Written by a gadget nerd who works as an IT consultant (SE). At work, I read the footnotes behind a spec before the headline number, and I built the tables here the same way.
Release dates and prices were re-checked on Oct 26 against the makers' announcements and Rakuten Ichiba listings. Sources are listed below.
