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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.

beyerdynamic DT 30 IE Professioneller In-Ear-Monitor
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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Shokz OpenDots Air
Shokz · 2026OpenDots Air
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
3.0Noise control & calls4.4
9.2Battery6.4

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

  1. Battery life30 h vs 9 h3.3×
  2. Driver size30 mm vs 11.8 mm2.5×

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

  1. Total with charging case30 h vs 36 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size30 mm11.8 mm
Lowest frequency—100 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h9 h
Total with charging case30 h36 h
Battery capacity137 mAh—
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
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 / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—6.3 g
Protection rating—IP55
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursTransparentOpenDots Air Daybreak Purple, OpenDots Air Black
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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