JBL Sense Pro
Shokz OpenDots One

JBL Sense Pro Shokz OpenDots One

Common Features

  • Both products have an IP54 ingress protection rating.
  • Both products are sweat resistant.
  • Both products have no wires or cables.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have a battery life indicator.
  • Both products support wireless charging.
  • Both products have a battery life of 30 hours when using the charging case.
  • Both products have 4 microphones.
  • Both products feature a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.
  • Both products support a mute function.
  • Both products support fast charging.
  • Both products can pair with up to two devices simultaneously.
  • Both products use USB Type-C for charging.
  • Both products do not feature ambient sound mode.
  • Both products do not have in/on-ear detection.
  • Both products support the find device feature.
  • Both products do not support Dolby Atmos.

Main Differences

  • JBL Sense Pro has an in-ear fit, while Shokz OpenDots One has an open-ear fit.
  • JBL Sense Pro weighs 23.2 g, whereas Shokz OpenDots One weighs 13 g.
  • JBL Sense Pro offers passive noise reduction, but Shokz OpenDots One does not.
  • JBL Sense Pro supports spatial audio, while Shokz OpenDots One does not.
  • JBL Sense Pro has a highest frequency of 40000 Hz, while Shokz OpenDots One has a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
  • Battery life on JBL Sense Pro is 8 hours, whereas on Shokz OpenDots One it is 10 hours.
  • JBL Sense Pro requires 2 hours to charge, while Shokz OpenDots One takes 1 hour to charge.
Specs Comparison
JBL Sense Pro

JBL Sense Pro

Shokz OpenDots One

Shokz OpenDots One

Design:
Fit In-ear Open-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP54 IP54
water resistance Sweat resistant Sweat resistant
weight 23.2 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 JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One both feature an IP54 Ingress Protection (IP) rating, making them sweat-resistant and suitable for light exposure to water. Neither product has RGB lighting or UV light, and neither includes a display. Both also have stereo speakers, ensuring a quality audio experience. The Sense Pro weighs 23.2 g, while the OpenDots One is lighter at 13 g, making it more portable and less noticeable during use.

In terms of fit, the JBL Sense Pro offers an in-ear design, while the Shokz OpenDots One has an open-ear design. This difference in fit may influence comfort and sound isolation, with the Sense Pro likely offering a more secure in-ear seal, while the OpenDots One provides a more open, ambient listening experience.

Both products are wire-free, with no cables or neckbands involved. Neither includes wingtips for added stability. The JBL Sense Pro does not include a neckband, and the Shokz OpenDots One similarly lacks a neckband design, focusing instead on a more minimalistic, lightweight structure.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 40000 Hz 20000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
has a neodymium magnet

The JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One both lack active noise cancellation (ANC). However, the Sense Pro offers passive noise reduction, while the OpenDots One does not include any form of passive noise reduction. In terms of frequency range, the Sense Pro covers a broader spectrum with a lowest frequency of 20 Hz and a highest frequency of 40,000 Hz, whereas the OpenDots One has the same low frequency of 20 Hz but is limited to a higher frequency of 20,000 Hz.

Additionally, the JBL Sense Pro supports spatial audio, enhancing the listening experience with immersive sound, while the Shokz OpenDots One does not support this feature. Both products do not include Dolby Atmos or Dirac Virtuo technologies, and neither features a neodymium magnet.

In summary, the JBL Sense Pro offers a more advanced sound profile with its passive noise reduction, wider frequency range, and support for spatial audio, while the Shokz OpenDots One is simpler in sound design with no noise reduction or spatial audio support.

Power:
Battery life 8 hours 10 hours
Battery life of charging case 30 hours 30 hours
charge time 2 hours 1 hours
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One both offer wireless charging, with each having a rechargeable battery and a battery level indicator. However, they differ in terms of battery life and charge time. The JBL Sense Pro provides 8 hours of battery life, while the Shokz OpenDots One offers a slightly longer 10 hours. Both products have the same battery life for their charging case, providing 30 hours of additional use.

When it comes to charging, the Sense Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge, while the OpenDots One charges faster, taking only 1 hour. Neither product has a solar power battery.

In summary, the Shokz OpenDots One offers slightly longer battery life and a quicker charge time, while the JBL Sense Pro provides a more standard charging experience but still supports wireless charging and offers a comparable charging case battery life.

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 JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One feature USB Type-C for charging and can be used wirelessly. They both also have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m and lack support for fast pairing, NFC Bluetooth pairing, and several advanced audio technologies such as LDAC, LDHC, aptX variants, and AAC. Neither product supports Bluetooth LE Audio or Auracast.

Overall, the connectivity features of both products are identical, offering standard wireless usage with USB Type-C charging and Bluetooth functionality, but lacking some of the higher-end audio codecs and pairing features found in other devices.

In summary, the connectivity capabilities of the JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One are nearly the same, with both supporting essential wireless features but not including advanced audio technologies or enhanced pairing options.

Features:
release date August 2025 March 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
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 JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One share a number of features in common. Both products support fast charging, have a multipoint count of 2, and include a find device feature. They also have voice prompts, a mute function, and can be used as a headset. Additionally, both include a travel bag and have a control panel placed on the device. Neither product offers an in-line control panel, ambient sound mode, or in/on-ear detection, and neither has a temperature sensor or a built-in camera remote control function.

In terms of functionality, both products provide the same set of features, with no significant differences between them in this group.

Overall, the JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One are quite similar in terms of their features, offering the same set of key functions, including fast charging, multipoint connectivity, and voice prompts, among others.

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

Both the JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One are equipped with 4 microphones and feature noise-canceling microphones. This means both products offer similar microphone capabilities, designed to improve clarity during calls or voice interactions by reducing background noise.

In summary, the microphone specifications for both the JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One are identical, offering the same number of microphones and noise-canceling functionality.

There are no differences between these two products in terms of microphone performance.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between JBL Sense Pro and Shokz OpenDots One. Both products feature IP54 ingress protection, sweat resistance, wireless connectivity, and stereo speakers. However, the JBL Sense Pro differs from the Shokz OpenDots One in several key areas, such as its in-ear fit compared to the open-ear fit of the Shokz OpenDots One, as well as its 23.2 g weight versus the Shokz OpenDots One’s 13 g weight. The JBL Sense Pro also offers passive noise reduction and spatial audio support, while the Shokz OpenDots One does not. Additionally, the JBL Sense Pro has a 10-hour battery life, whereas the Shokz OpenDots One offers 8 hours, with the Shokz model also requiring 1 hour charge time compared to 2 hours for the JBL Sense Pro.