Soundcore Liberty 4 NC vs Shokz OpenDots One
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| Feature |  Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |  Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,200.00 | KSh 24,000.00 |
| Drivers | 11mm custom-tuned drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC 2.0, up to 98.5% reduction | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 50 hours with charging case | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 5.2g per earbud | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Shokz |
| Model | Liberty 4 NC | OpenDots ONE |
| Announced | 2023 | April 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.2g per earbud | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 50 hours with charging case | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds 1 hour; case 2 hours wired / 4 hours wireless |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes (Qi case) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Soundcore app | Shokz app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m / 33ft |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Fast Pair; HearID 2.0 | Interchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip |
| Sensors | — | Dynamic left/right ear detection |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm custom-tuned drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC 2.0, up to 98.5% reduction | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Microphones | 6 microphones with AI | 4 AI noise-cancelling microphones |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Wireless; HearID 2.0 | Bassphere; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch; Dolby Audio |
| Frequency Response | — | 100Hz–20kHz |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 50 hours | Extends total playtime to 40 hours with charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Tap and pinch touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable silicone ear tips | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Liberty 4 NC earbuds | OpenDots ONE earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Documentation | Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | N/A - open-ear design |