Shokz OpenDots ONE
The dual-driver Bassphere technology delivers punchy low-end in an open-ear clip-on design, while the flexible nickel/titanium JointArc hinge and silicone grip hold firmly during movement. Its 40-hour case battery with 2-hour quick charge outlasts most budget rivals, and DirectPitch processing reduces sound leakage for more private listening. These earbuds suit runners and commuters who need IP54-rated durability and all-day comfort, but not call-heavy users given weak microphone performance.
About This Earbuds
The dual-driver Bassphere technology delivers punchy low-end in an open-ear clip-on design, while the flexible nickel/titanium JointArc hinge and silicone grip hold firmly during movement. Its 40-hour case battery with 2-hour quick charge outlasts most budget rivals, and DirectPitch processing reduces sound leakage for more private listening. These earbuds suit runners and commuters who need IP54-rated durability and all-day comfort, but not call-heavy users given weak microphone performance.
- Form factor open-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Wireless
- Bluetooth version 5.4
- Battery life hours 10
- Case battery hours 40
- Water resistance IP54
- Multipoint
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong battery (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sound (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | clip-on |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Profiles | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Range | 10.1 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | 10min=2hrs |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 40 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Shokz OpenDots ONE | Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 40 | 24 | 28 | 18 | 54 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenDots ONE | 28.9 | 35.4 | 33.3 | 85.3 | 89.9 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 99.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 93.3 | 98.7 | 89.8 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.8 | 90.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 97.8 | 97.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 99.3 | 95.5 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.6 | 93.9 | 70.6 | 84.6 | 95.5 |
Usage Scores
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