Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Shokz OpenDots 2

What AirPods Pro 3 does better (2) and where OpenDots 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

9.0Score

2 advantages≈ $220

Higher score

Shokz · 2026OpenDots 2

7.4Score

2 advantages≈ $210

7.2Noise control & calls4.8

6.7Battery7.4

9.5Build & features9.2

Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than OpenDots 2?

Specifications

Only differences	Apple AirPods Pro 3≈ $2209.0	Shokz OpenDots 2≈ $2107.4
Sound
Fit	In-ear	Open-ear
Ear cup design	—	Closed-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	—	11.8 mm
Number of drivers	—	2
Lowest frequency	—	100 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Head tracking	Yes	—
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Microphones	—	6
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	10 h	10 h
Battery life with ANC	8 h	—
Total with charging case	24 h	40 h
Charging time	—	2 h
Quick charge (claimed)	5 min → 1 h	5 min → 2 h
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	6.1
Bluetooth codecs	—	AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	—	No
aptX	—	No
LDAC	—	No
Multipoint (two devices)	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	Siri	—
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	5.6 g	6.4 g
Protection rating	IP57	IP57
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx7	IPx7
Dust protection (IP)	5	5
Colours	—	OpenDots 2 Pink, OpenDots 2 Black, OpenDots 2 Grey, OpenDots 2 Pearl White
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes