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Shokz OpenMove vs Sony WI-C100

What OpenMove does better (2) and where WI-C100 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenMove
Shokz · 2020OpenMove
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
Sony WI-C100
Sony · 2022WI-C100
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
2.7Battery8.8
6.0Build & features4.1

Why is OpenMove better than WI-C100?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is WI-C100 better than OpenMove?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 25 h4.2×
  2. Weight29 g vs 20 g+45%
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenMoveShokz OpenMove≈ $754.0
Sony WI-C100Sony WI-C100≈ $306.6
Sound
FitBone conductionNeckband
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—9 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance8 Ω—
Sensitivity96 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h25 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight29 g20 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursGrey, Blue, White, Pink—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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