Huawei FreeClip 2
Shokz OpenDots One

Huawei FreeClip 2 Shokz OpenDots One

Common Features

  • Both products have open-ear fit.
  • Both products are sweat resistant.
  • Neither product has wires or cables.
  • Neither product is a neckband earbud.
  • Neither product includes wingtips.
  • Neither product has RGB lighting.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Neither product has UV light.
  • Both products have a battery life of 30 hours with the charging case.
  • Both products charge in 1 hour.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products support fast charging.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.
  • Both products have a mute function.
  • Both products have a control panel placed on a device.
  • Both products have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Both products have a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • Both products support Bluetooth.

Main Differences

  • Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IP57 on Huawei FreeClip 2 and IP54 on Shokz OpenDots One.
  • Huawei FreeClip 2 weighs 10.2 g while Shokz OpenDots One weighs 13 g.
  • Battery life is 8 hours on Huawei FreeClip 2 and 10 hours on Shokz OpenDots One.
  • Wireless charging is not available on Huawei FreeClip 2 but is available on Shokz OpenDots One.
  • Huawei FreeClip 2 has 6 microphones while Shokz OpenDots One has 4 microphones.
Specs Comparison
Huawei FreeClip 2

Huawei FreeClip 2

Shokz OpenDots One

Shokz OpenDots One

Design:
Fit Open-ear Open-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP57 IP54
water resistance Sweat resistant Sweat resistant
weight 10.2 g 13 g
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

The Huawei FreeClip 2 and Shokz OpenDots One both feature an open-ear design, ensuring comfort during use. The FreeClip 2 is slightly lighter at 10.2 g, while the OpenDots One weighs 13 g, making it marginally heavier. In terms of ingress protection, the FreeClip 2 offers a higher rating of IP57 compared to the OpenDots One’s IP54, indicating that the FreeClip 2 may provide more robust protection against dust and water exposure.

Both products are sweat-resistant and do not include any wires or cables, providing a wireless experience. Neither model comes with wingtips, RGB lighting, UV light, or a display. Additionally, both have stereo speakers for an immersive sound experience.

Neither product features a neckband design, and both have an open-ear fit, making them similar in terms of basic design elements, although the slight difference in ingress protection may be a consideration for some users.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 20000 Hz 20000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
has a neodymium magnet

Both the Huawei FreeClip 2 and Shokz OpenDots One have similar sound quality features. Neither model includes active noise cancellation (ANC) or passive noise reduction. The frequency range for both products is identical, with a lowest frequency of 20 Hz and a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz, ensuring a wide spectrum of sound reproduction.

Neither product supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, which are advanced audio technologies. Additionally, neither model is equipped with a neodymium magnet, typically used in high-performance drivers.

Overall, both the FreeClip 2 and OpenDots One share the same set of audio capabilities, with no standout features in terms of advanced sound enhancement technologies.

Power:
Battery life 8 hours 10 hours
Battery life of charging case 30 hours 30 hours
charge time 1 hours 1 hours
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

In terms of power, the Huawei FreeClip 2 and Shokz OpenDots One are quite similar, with both offering a battery life of 30 hours when using the charging case. However, the FreeClip 2 has a slightly shorter standalone battery life of 8 hours, while the OpenDots One provides 10 hours of battery life on a full charge.

Both products have a charge time of 1 hour, and both are equipped with rechargeable batteries and battery level indicators. The FreeClip 2 does not offer wireless charging, while the OpenDots One supports wireless charging, providing a bit more flexibility in how it can be charged.

Overall, while both products have comparable charging case battery life and similar charge times, the Shokz OpenDots One stands out with its slightly longer standalone battery life and wireless charging capability.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
has LDAC
has LDHC
has Bluetooth LE Audio
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Low Latency
has aptX HD
has aptX
has aptX Lossless
has aptX Voice
has Auracast
maximum Bluetooth range 10 m 10 m
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Can be used wirelessly
has AAC

Both the Huawei FreeClip 2 and Shokz OpenDots One share identical connectivity features. Neither product includes fast pairing, supports Bluetooth LE Audio, or has AAC support. Both devices have USB Type-C ports for charging, and neither model supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC. They also lack advanced Bluetooth audio codecs like LDAC, LDHC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX, aptX Lossless, and aptX Voice.

In terms of Bluetooth range, both the FreeClip 2 and OpenDots One offer a maximum range of 10 meters, and both can be used wirelessly.

Overall, the two products are closely matched in connectivity, with no significant differences in features or capabilities within this category.

Features:
release date September 2025 March 2025
has ambient sound mode
has find device feature
Supports fast charging
multipoint count 2 2
can read notifications
has a mute function
can be used as a headset
control panel placed on a device
Has voice prompts
travel bag is included
Has an in-line control panel
Has a temperature sensor
Has a built-in camera remote control function

The Huawei FreeClip 2 and Shokz OpenDots One share identical features in this category. Both products offer a find device feature, support fast charging, and can handle multipoint connections with up to 2 devices. Additionally, they both include a mute function, can be used as a headset, and have a control panel placed on the device. Voice prompts and a travel bag are also included with each product.

Neither model has an ambient sound mode, can read notifications, has an in-line control panel, features a temperature sensor, or offers a built-in camera remote control function.

Overall, both the FreeClip 2 and OpenDots One are equipped with the same set of features, with no differences between them in this group.

Microphone:
number of microphones 6 4
has a noise-canceling microphone

The Huawei FreeClip 2 and Shokz OpenDots One both feature noise-canceling microphones, ensuring clearer audio during calls. However, the FreeClip 2 is equipped with 6 microphones, while the OpenDots One has 4 microphones. This means the FreeClip 2 has a greater number of microphones, potentially allowing for more effective sound capture and noise cancellation.

Overall, both products offer noise-canceling capabilities, but the FreeClip 2 stands out with its additional microphones.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Huawei FreeClip 2 and Shokz OpenDots One. Both products feature an open-ear fit, are sweat resistant, and lack wires or cables. In terms of differences, the Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IP57 for Huawei FreeClip 2 and IP54 for Shokz OpenDots One. The weight of Huawei FreeClip 2 is 10.2 g, while Shokz OpenDots One weighs 13 g. Additionally, Huawei FreeClip 2 offers 8 hours of battery life, while Shokz OpenDots One lasts for 10 hours. Huawei FreeClip 2 does not support wireless charging, whereas Shokz OpenDots One does. Finally, Huawei FreeClip 2 has 6 microphones, compared to 4 on Shokz OpenDots One.