Nothing Headphone 1 vs Shokz OpenDots One
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| Feature |  Nothing Headphone 1 |  Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 35,000 | KSh 24,000.00 |
| Drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 80 hours (ANC off); 35 hours (ANC on) | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP52 | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 329g | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
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General
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | Shokz |
| Model | Headphone (1) | OpenDots ONE |
| Announced | 2025 | 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 | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 329g | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
| Dimensions | 173.85 x 78 x 189.25mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 80 hours (ANC off); 35 hours (ANC on) | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 5 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes (Qi case) |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds 1 hour; case 2 hours wired / 4 hours wireless |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C and 3.5mm | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | Shokz app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m / 33ft |
Features
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Sound by KEF; eight-band EQ; ChatGPT integration | Interchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip |
| Sensors | — | Dynamic left/right ear detection |
Audio
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio with head tracking | — |
| Microphones | Six-microphone system | 4 AI noise-cancelling microphones |
| Audio Features | Sound by KEF; eight-band EQ | Bassphere; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch; Dolby Audio |
| Frequency Response | — | 100Hz–20kHz |
Charging Case
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | 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 | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Roller, Paddle and Button controls | Tap and pinch touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP52 | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | PU memory-foam over-ear cushions | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Headphone (1) headphones/headset | OpenDots ONE earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C cable |
| Audio Cable | 3.5mm audio cable | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design | N/A - open-ear design |
| Documentation | User documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |