Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds vs Shokz OpenDots One
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| Feature |  Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |  Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 17,500.00 | KSh 24,000.00 |
| Drivers | 12mm dynamic drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours; 30+ hours total with charging case | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 7.39g per earbud; 39.41g case | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
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General
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marshall | Shokz |
| Model | Minor IV | OpenDots ONE |
| Announced | 2024 | April 2025 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Cream | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.39g per earbud; 39.41g case | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours; 30+ hours total with charging case | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | 1.1 hours earbuds; 2 hours case | Earbuds 1 hour; case 2 hours wired / 4 hours wireless |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides 3 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | Yes (Qi case) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 LE | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | 10m / 33ft |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Marshall Bluetooth app | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | No dedicated voice command | — |
| Sensors | Touch sensors | Dynamic left/right ear detection |
| Special Features | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; battery preservation | Interchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip |
Audio
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12mm dynamic drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | 100Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | N/A - open-fit design | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | 4 AI noise-cancelling microphones |
| Audio Features | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ | Bassphere; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch; Dolby Audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery 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 Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Weight | 39.41g | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Tap and pinch touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP54 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenDots One |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Minor IV 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 | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |