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Fairphone Fairbuds 2 vs Shokz OpenDots Air

What Fairbuds 2 does better (7) and where OpenDots Air wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds 2
Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2
7.0Score
7 advantages≈ $130
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Shokz OpenDots Air
Shokz · 2026OpenDots Air
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $120
9.7Noise control & calls4.4
5.8Battery6.4
4.0Build & features7.4

Why is Fairbuds 2 better than OpenDots Air?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenDots Air: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenDots Air: No
  3. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 100 Hz5×
  4. LDACYes · OpenDots Air: No
  5. Total with charging case40 h vs 36 h+11%
  6. Microphones6 vs 4+50%
  7. Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 6.3 g+9%

Why is OpenDots Air better than Fairbuds 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Driver size11 mm vs 11.8 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm11.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz100 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Microphones64
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case40 h36 h
Battery capacity45 mAh—
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g6.3 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—OpenDots Air Daybreak Purple, OpenDots Air Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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