beyerdynamic DT 30 IE Professioneller In-Ear-Monitor vs Shokz OpenDots Air

What DT 30 IE Professioneller In-Ear-Monitor does better (2) and where OpenDots Air wins (1) — every spec side by side.

6.6Score

2 advantages≈ $120

Higher score

Shokz · 2026OpenDots Air

6.5Score

1 advantage≈ $120

3.1Noise control & calls4.6

9.2Battery6.6

Why is DT 30 IE Professioneller In-Ear-Monitor better than OpenDots Air?

Specifications

Only differences	beyerdynamic DT 30 IE Professioneller In-Ear-Monitor≈ $1206.6	Shokz OpenDots Air≈ $1206.5
Sound
Fit	In-ear	Open-ear
Ear cup design	—	Closed-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	30 mm	11.8 mm
Lowest frequency	—	100 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Microphones	—	4
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	30 h	9 h
Total with charging case	30 h	36 h
Battery capacity	137 mAh	—
Charging time	—	2 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	—	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
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	—
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	—	6.3 g
Protection rating	—	IP55
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	Transparent	Daybreak Purple, Black
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	—	Yes