Sony WF-C710N vs Shokz OpenDots One
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| Feature |  Sony WF-C710N |  Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 14,500 | KSh 24,000.00 |
| Drivers | 0.2" | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | Max. 8.5 hrs (NC ON)/Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (IPX4) | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Weight | Approx. 1.34 oz | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
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General
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Shokz |
| Model | WF-C710N | OpenDots ONE |
| Announced | 2025 | April 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Black Glass Blue White, Black Glass Blue White | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 1.34 oz | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 8.5 hrs (NC ON)/Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3.5 hrs (USB charging) | 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 WF-C710N | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | 10m / 33ft |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Ambient Sound Mode; multipoint; Sound Connect app | Interchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip |
| Sensors | — | Dynamic left/right ear detection |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 0.2" | 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 | Yes | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention | 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 WF-C710N | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case | Charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Case Weight | Approx. 1.34 oz | — |
| Case Features | Charging case; approximate case charge time Approx. 3.5 hrs (USB charging) | Protective charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | Extends total playtime to 40 hours with charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control, Quick Attention | Tap and pinch touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (IPX4) | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-C710N earbuds | OpenDots ONE earbuds |
| Charging Case | 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 | Hybrid silicone rubber earbuds | N/A - open-ear design |
| Documentation | Warranty Card; Reference guide | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |