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4.6Noise control & calls8.8
Why is OpenDots Air better than Air5?
- Total with charging case36 h vs 30 h+20%
- Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.4+13%
Why is Air5 better than OpenDots Air?
- Active noise cancellingNo · OpenDots Air: Yes
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · OpenDots Air: Yes
- aptXNo · OpenDots Air: Yes
- Microphones4 vs 6+50%
- Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
- Driver size11.8 mm vs 13 mm+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11.8 mm | 13 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 100 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 36 h | 30 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 70 mAh |
| Charging time | 2 h | 1.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 2 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX Lossless, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6.3 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Colours | Daybreak Purple, Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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