Shokz OpenDots ONE
EarFun Air Pro 4+
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenDots ONE
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Shokz OpenDots One, praising the sound quality, comfort, and battery life. A few note discomfort or issues with ear piercings, and one mentions poor performance in noisy environments. Overall, they are highly recommended for workouts and office use.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Easy to use
- Stylish colors
Cons
- Uncomfortable for some users
- Issues with ear piercings
- Poor performance in noisy environments
EarFun Air Pro 4+
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver exceptional value, with users praising their high-end sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and robust battery life. Many reviewers note they outperform far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Sony XM4s, especially after customizing the EQ via the app. A few minor issues include occasional fit adjustments and a quirk with single-bud Bluetooth connectivity, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Great value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Single-bud Bluetooth connectivity quirk
- Occasional fit adjustments needed
- LDAC disables multipoint pairing
- Le Audio not working for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Shokz OpenDots ONE | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | s |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LE Audio, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | SBC, AAC | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Shokz App | EarFun Audio App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenDots ONE
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
EarFun Air Pro 4+
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro 4+ offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.
