Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs Shokz OpenDots One
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods 4 ANC |  Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000.00 | KSh 24,000.00 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Shokz |
| Model | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | OpenDots ONE |
| Announced | 2024 | April 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | White | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
| Dimensions | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes (Qi case) |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds 1 hour; case 2 hours wired / 4 hours wireless |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable included | — |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Shokz app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m / 33ft |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Sensors | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor | Dynamic left/right ear detection |
| Special Features | Live Translation for communicating across languages | Interchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone | 4 AI noise-cancelling microphones |
| Audio Features | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip | Bassphere; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch; Dolby Audio |
| Frequency Response | — | 100Hz–20kHz |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off | Extends total playtime to 40 hours with charging case |
| Case Charging | Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm | — |
| Case Weight | 34.7 grams | — |
| Case Features | Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions | Tap and pinch touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | OpenDots ONE earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately | USB-C cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-ear design |
| Documentation | Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |