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Shokz OpenMove vs Sony MDR-XB55AP

What OpenMove does better (1) and where MDR-XB55AP wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenMove
Shokz · 2020OpenMove
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ $75
Higher score
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Sony MDR-XB55AP
Sony · 2021MDR-XB55AP
2 advantages

Why is OpenMove better than MDR-XB55AP?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 4 h2×

Why is MDR-XB55AP better than OpenMove?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenMoveShokz OpenMove≈ $754.0
Sound
FitBone conductionIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Impedance8 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB106 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h—
Charging time2 h4 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5—
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight29 g—
Protection ratingIP55—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursGrey, Blue, White, Pink—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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