Sony WH-CH520 vs Shokz OpenDots One
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| Feature |  Sony WH-CH520 |  Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 7,500.00 | KSh 24,000.00 |
| Drivers | 11.82 in | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Connection | Bluetooth + No | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Weight | Approx. 5.19 oz, Approx. 5.2 oz | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Shokz |
| Model | WH-CH520 | OpenDots ONE |
| Announced | 2023 | April 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 5.19 oz, Approx. 5.2 oz | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3 H | Earbuds 1 hour; case 2 hours wired / 4 hours wireless |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes (Qi case) |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + No | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | 10m / 33ft |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Shokz app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine; multipoint | Interchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip |
| Sensors | — | Dynamic left/right ear detection |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11.82 in | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling) | 100Hz–20kHz |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | 4 AI noise-cancelling microphones |
| Audio Features | Dsee | Bassphere; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch; Dolby Audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Extends total playtime to 40 hours with charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control | Tap and pinch touch controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | N/A - open-ear design |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 (earbuds) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-CH520 headphones | OpenDots ONE earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | USB-C cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | N/A - open-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |