Kenwood GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T vs Shokz OpenDots 2

What GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T does better (5) and where OpenDots 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

7.8Score

5 advantages≈ $170

Higher score

Shokz · 2026OpenDots 2

7.4Score

2 advantages≈ $210

7.2Noise control & calls4.8

8.9Battery7.4

3.9Build & features9.2

Why is GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T better than OpenDots 2?

Specifications

Only differences	Kenwood GLASS Core KH-CRZ90T≈ $1707.8	Shokz OpenDots 2≈ $2107.4
Sound
Fit	In-ear	Open-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	11.8 mm
Number of drivers	—	2
Lowest frequency	—	100 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	—
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Microphones	—	6
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	17 h	10 h
Total with charging case	—	40 h
Charging time	2 h	2 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	5 min → 2 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	6	6.1
Bluetooth codecs	LDAC, AAC, SBC	AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	No
aptX	No	No
LDAC	Yes	No
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	5.8 g	6.4 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP57
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx7
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	—	OpenDots 2 Pink, OpenDots 2 Black, OpenDots 2 Grey, OpenDots 2 Pearl White
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes