Shokz OpenDots ONE
The Shokz OpenDots ONE stands out with its secure JointArc design using a flexible nickel/titanium plate and silicone grip, combined with dual-driver Bassphere technology for punchy bass in an open-ear form factor. The IP54 water resistance and 40-hour total battery life with a Qi-compatible case make it a durable, long-lasting companion for active use. These earbuds are best for runners and commuters who need all-day environmental awareness without sacrificing a stable, comfortable fit.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong battery (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong sound (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shokz OpenDots ONE | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Nothing Ear (3) | JBL Live Beam 3 | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 40 | 15 | 54 | 19 | 48 | 56 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenDots ONE | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 87.3 | 90.8 | 71.6 | 79.8 | 97.9 | 98.3 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 81.9 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 89 | 72 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 77 | 94.2 | 79.8 | 100 | 80.3 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 81.9 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 49.9 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 78.9 | 95.7 | 71.6 | 91.9 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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