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8.7Noise control & calls4.4
6.4Battery6.4
4.4Build & features7.4
Why is xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am better than OpenDots Air?
- Active noise cancellingYes · OpenDots Air: No
- Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
- Microphones6 vs 4+50%
- Earbud weight (each)5.3 g vs 6.3 g+19%
Why is OpenDots Air better than xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- Total with charging case30 h vs 36 h+20%
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6.1+13%
- Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
- Driver size10 mm vs 11.8 mm+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11.8 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 100 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 6 | 4 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 7 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 30 h | 36 h |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Colours | — | OpenDots Air Daybreak Purple, OpenDots Air Black |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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