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LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2

What xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am does better (2) and where OpenFit Air 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $140
vs
Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.4Battery6.2
4.4Build & features7.5

Why is xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.3 g vs 7.2 g+36%

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 36 h+20%
  3. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6.1+13%
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 11.8 mm+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm11.8 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Sensitivity—98 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case30 h36 h
Charging time2.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.3 g7.2 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black, Ice Blue, White
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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