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Shokz OpenDots ONE vs Xiaomi Buds 6

What OpenDots ONE does better (3) and where Buds 6 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenDots ONE
Shokz · 2025OpenDots ONE
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
vs
Xiaomi Buds 6
Xiaomi · 2026Buds 6
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
8.0Battery3.0
3.4Build & features5.7

Why is OpenDots ONE better than Buds 6?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 6 h+67%
  2. Total with charging case40 h vs 35 h+14%
  3. Driver size11.8 mm vs 11 mm+7%

Why is Buds 6 better than OpenDots ONE?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · OpenDots ONE: Yes
  2. aptXNo · OpenDots ONE: Yes
  3. Earbud weight (each)6.5 g vs 4.4 g+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 6Xiaomi Buds 6≈ $956.8
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backSemi-open
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11.8 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—3
Lowest frequency—16 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Sensitivity98 dB90 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h6 h
Battery life with ANC—3 h
Total with charging case40 h35 h
Battery capacity—35 mAh
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6.5 g4.4 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursPink, Black, Grey, Red—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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