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Marshall Minor IV vs Shokz OpenDots ONE

What Minor IV does better (0) and where OpenDots ONE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Minor IV
Marshall · 2024Minor IV
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Shokz OpenDots ONE
Shokz · 2025OpenDots ONE
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.4Battery8.0
3.8Build & features3.4

Why is Minor IV better than OpenDots ONE?

Minor IV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is OpenDots ONE better than Minor IV?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 40 h+33%
  3. Earbud weight (each)7.4 g vs 6.5 g+14%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12 mm11.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity—98 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Total with charging case30 h40 h
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.4 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Pink, Black, Grey, Red
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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