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Huawei FreeBuds 6 vs Shokz OpenDots ONE

What FreeBuds 6 does better (3) and where OpenDots ONE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds 6
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds 6
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Shokz OpenDots ONE
Shokz · 2025OpenDots ONE
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
4.2Battery8.1
5.0Build & features3.3

Why is FreeBuds 6 better than OpenDots ONE?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenDots ONE: No
  2. LDACYes · OpenDots ONE: No
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.9 g vs 6.5 g+33%

Why is OpenDots ONE better than FreeBuds 6?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 10 h2×
  2. Driver size6 mm vs 11.8 mm+97%
  3. Total with charging case36 h vs 40 h+11%
  4. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typePlanar magnetic—
Driver size6 mm11.8 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency50 Hz—
Highest frequency2,000 Hz—
Sensitivity—98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Adaptive ANCYes—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h10 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case36 h40 h
Battery capacity39 mAh—
Charging time0.5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.9 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Pink, Black, Grey, Red
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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