OnePlus Buds 3 vs Shokz OpenDots One
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| Feature |  OnePlus Buds 3 |  Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 14,000.00 | KSh 24,000.00 |
| Drivers | 10.4mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Smart Adaptive ANC up to 49dB | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours / 44 hours with case (ANC off); 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 4.8g per earbud; 40.8g case | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
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General
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 3 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | OnePlus | Shokz |
| Model | Buds 3 | OpenDots ONE |
| Announced | 2024 | April 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Splendid Blue, Metallic Gray | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 3 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.8g per earbud; 40.8g case | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
| Dimensions | Earbud 31.68 x 20.22 x 24.4mm; case 58.72 x 50.15 x 25.81mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 3 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 10 hours / 44 hours with case (ANC off); 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides 7 hours total | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes (Qi case) |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds 1 hour; case 2 hours wired / 4 hours wireless |
Connectivity
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 3 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | 10m / 33ft |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | — | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 3 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Golden Sound; Hi-Res LHDC; Google Fast Pair | Interchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip |
| Sensors | — | Dynamic left/right ear detection |
Audio
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 3 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10.4mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz-40kHz | 100Hz–20kHz |
| Audio Codecs | LHDC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Smart Adaptive ANC up to 49dB | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Microphones | 3 microphones per earbud | 4 AI noise-cancelling microphones |
| Audio Features | — | Bassphere; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch; Dolby Audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 3 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Extends total playtime to 40 hours with charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 58.72 x 50.15 x 25.81mm | — |
| Case Weight | 40.8g | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Design & Controls
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 3 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Tap and pinch touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | OnePlus Buds 3 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 3 earbuds | OpenDots ONE earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | N/A - open-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |