Bose Kabelgebundene Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds vs Shokz OpenDots 2

What Kabelgebundene Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds does better (1) and where OpenDots 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

1 advantage

Shokz · 2026OpenDots 2

7.3Score

1 advantage≈ $210

Higher score

9.2Noise control & calls5.0

Why is Kabelgebundene Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds better than OpenDots 2?

Specifications

Only differences	Bose Kabelgebundene Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds	Shokz OpenDots 2≈ $2107.3
Sound
Fit	In-ear	Open-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	11.8 mm
Number of drivers	—	2
Lowest frequency	—	100 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
Microphones	—	6
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	—	10 h
Total with charging case	—	40 h
Charging time	—	2 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	5 min → 2 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	—	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	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	—	6.4 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP57
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx7
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	White	Pink, Black, Grey, Pearl White
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	—	Yes