Shokz OpenDots One vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
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| Feature |  Shokz OpenDots One |  Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 24,000.00 | KSh 8,000.00 |
| Drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) | 1-way |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case | Up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 (earbuds) | IP54 |
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total | 5.3g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz | Samsung |
| Model | OpenDots ONE | Galaxy Buds Core (SM-R410) |
| Announced | April 2025 | 2025 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total | 5.3g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 19.2 x 17.1 x 22.2mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case | Up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Charging Time | Earbuds 1 hour; case 2 hours wired / 4 hours wireless | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi case) | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m / 33ft | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Shokz app | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Dynamic left/right ear detection | Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor |
| Special Features | Interchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip | Samsung Find |
Audio
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) | 1-way |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz–20kHz | — |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC, Scalable Codec |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | Ambient Sound |
| Microphones | 4 AI noise-cancelling microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | Bassphere; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch; Dolby Audio | — |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 40 hours with charging case | Up to 20 hours total with ANC on; Up to 35 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | 500mAh typical battery |
| Case Dimensions | — | 50.0 x 50.0 x 27.7mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | — | 31.2g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Tap and pinch touch controls | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 (earbuds) | IP54 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-ear design | Silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | OpenDots ONE earbuds | Galaxy Buds Core earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-ear design | Three sets of silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation | Quick Start Guide |