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Apple AirPods 5 vs Shokz OpenDots ONE

What AirPods 5 does better (2) and where OpenDots ONE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 5
Apple · 2026AirPods 5
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
Shokz OpenDots ONE
Shokz · 2025OpenDots ONE
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
2.2Battery8.0
9.5Build & features3.4

Why is AirPods 5 better than OpenDots ONE?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 6.5 g+51%

Why is OpenDots ONE better than AirPods 5?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 10 h2.5×
  2. Total with charging case20 h vs 40 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 5Apple AirPods 5≈ $1506.3
Sound
FitOpen-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size—11.8 mm
Sensitivity—98 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h10 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case20 h40 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIP57IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursWhitePink, Black, Grey, Red
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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