Shokz OpenDots One vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
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| Feature |  Shokz OpenDots One |  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 24,000.00 | KSh 15,500.00 |
| Drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; ANC standard 6.5 hours / 28 hours; ANC extreme 2.5 hours / 10.5 hours |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 (earbuds) | IP55 earbuds |
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total | 5.5 g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz | Soundcore |
| Model | OpenDots ONE | Liberty 5 Pro Max |
| Announced | April 2025 | 2026 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Titanium Gold |
Design
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total | 5.5 g per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; ANC standard 6.5 hours / 28 hours; ANC extreme 2.5 hours / 10.5 hours |
| Charging Time | Earbuds 1 hour; case 2 hours wired / 4 hours wireless | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (charging case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi case) | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m / 33ft | 10 m / 33 ft |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes — up to three devices |
| App Support | Shokz app | soundcore app |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Dynamic left/right ear detection | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units |
| Special Features | Interchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip | Anker Thus AI chip; AI Note-Taker; smart display case |
| Voice Assistant | — | Built-in offline voice control |
Audio
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Dual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver) | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz–20kHz | — |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 AI noise-cancelling microphones | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing |
| Audio Features | Bassphere; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch; Dolby Audio | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement |
| Spatial Audio | — | Optimized for Dolby Atmos |
Charging Case
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 40 hours with charging case | Up to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C or wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | 1.78-inch AMOLED smart display; AI recording, transcription and summaries |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Tap and pinch touch controls | Touch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 (earbuds) | IP55 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-ear design | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Shokz OpenDots One | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | OpenDots ONE earbuds | Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-ear design | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
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