JBL Soundgear Clips
Shokz OpenDots One

JBL Soundgear Clips Shokz OpenDots One

Common Features

  • Both products have an open-ear fit.
  • Both products have an IP54 ingress protection rating.
  • Both products are sweat resistant.
  • Both products weigh 13 g.
  • Neither product has wires or cables.
  • Neither product has wingtips included.
  • Neither product has RGB lighting.
  • Neither product supports active noise cancellation.
  • Neither product supports passive noise reduction.
  • Both products have a lowest frequency of 20 Hz.
  • Both products have a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • Neither product has spatial audio support.
  • Neither product supports Dolby Atmos.
  • Neither product has Dirac Virtuo.
  • Neither product has a neodymium magnet.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.
  • Both products have four microphones.
  • Both products have a noise-canceling microphone.

Main Differences

  • Battery life is 8 hours on JBL Soundgear Clips and 10 hours on Shokz OpenDots One.
  • Battery life of the charging case is 24 hours on JBL Soundgear Clips and 30 hours on Shokz OpenDots One.
  • Charge time is 2 hours on JBL Soundgear Clips and 1 hour on Shokz OpenDots One.
  • Wireless charging is not supported on JBL Soundgear Clips but is available on Shokz OpenDots One.
  • Fast pairing is supported on JBL Soundgear Clips but not on Shokz OpenDots One.
Specs Comparison
JBL Soundgear Clips

JBL Soundgear Clips

Shokz OpenDots One

Shokz OpenDots One

Design:
Fit Open-ear Open-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP54 IP54
water resistance Sweat resistant Sweat resistant
weight 13 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

Both the JBL Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One feature an open-ear fit, making them suitable for users who want to remain aware of their surroundings while listening to audio. They also share the same IP54 ingress protection rating, meaning both are resistant to dust and can withstand splashes of water, and they are both sweat resistant, ideal for use during exercise.

In terms of weight, both products are identical, each weighing just 13 g, ensuring a lightweight and comfortable experience for extended use. Additionally, neither product features any wires or cables, offering full wireless freedom. They are not neckband earbuds, nor do they include any wingtips for a more secure fit.

Neither product includes RGB lighting, UV light, or a display, which keeps the design simple and focused on functionality. Both products also feature stereo speakers, providing a richer audio experience compared to mono speakers.

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 JBL Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One share identical sound quality specifications. Neither product features active noise cancellation (ANC) or passive noise reduction, meaning they both allow ambient sound to remain noticeable during use. Additionally, both models have a lowest frequency of 20 Hz and a highest frequency of 20000 Hz, which ensures a wide frequency range for audio playback.

Neither product supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, keeping the audio experience simple and without these advanced sound enhancements. Both products also lack a neodymium magnet, which is often used in high-end audio equipment for better sound clarity and power.

In summary, the sound quality features for both the JBL Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One are virtually identical, with no significant differences between the two models in terms of audio technology or capabilities.

Power:
Battery life 8 hours 10 hours
Battery life of charging case 24 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 Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One have some differences in their battery performance. The Soundgear Clips offer 8 hours of battery life, while the OpenDots One lasts a bit longer at 10 hours. For both products, the charging case provides additional battery life, with the Soundgear Clips offering 24 hours and the OpenDots One providing 30 hours.

In terms of charging time, the JBL Soundgear Clips take 2 hours to fully charge, while the Shokz OpenDots One charges faster, requiring only 1 hour. The JBL product does not support wireless charging, whereas the Shokz OpenDots One includes wireless charging capabilities for added convenience.

Both products have a battery level indicator and feature rechargeable batteries, with no solar power battery support in either model.

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

The JBL Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One have some key differences in connectivity features. The JBL model supports fast pairing, while the Shokz model does not. Both products include USB Type-C ports, ensuring quick and efficient charging.

Neither product supports advanced audio codecs like LDAC, LDHC, or AAC, and neither includes Bluetooth LE Audio, aptX variants, or Auracast. Both products have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m, providing standard wireless range for Bluetooth devices. Additionally, neither supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC.

Both the JBL Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One can be used wirelessly, with no significant difference in their core wireless capabilities.

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

Both the JBL Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One share many features in common. Neither product includes ambient sound mode or in/on-ear detection. Both support the find device feature, fast charging, and multipoint connectivity with support for up to 2 devices. They also feature a mute function, can be used as a headset, and have a control panel placed on a device. Additionally, both products have voice prompts and come with a travel bag for easy storage and portability.

Both models lack an in-line control panel, temperature sensor, and built-in camera remote control function, ensuring a streamlined design without these specific additional features.

In summary, the feature set of the JBL Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One is virtually identical, with no significant differences in functionality between the two products in this group.

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

Both the JBL Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One are equipped with 4 microphones, providing ample microphone coverage for clear audio capture. Additionally, both products feature a noise-canceling microphone, ensuring that background noise is minimized during calls or audio recordings.

In summary, the microphone specifications for the JBL Soundgear Clips and the Shokz OpenDots One are identical, with both models offering the same number of microphones and noise-canceling capabilities.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between JBL Soundgear Clips and Shokz OpenDots One. Both products feature an open-ear fit, are sweat resistant, and have a 13 g weight. Additionally, neither supports active noise cancellation or passive noise reduction. The JBL Soundgear Clips offers 8 hours of battery life, while the Shokz OpenDots One provides 10 hours. The battery life of the charging case is 24 hours for JBL and 30 hours for Shokz. Charging time is 2 hours for JBL and 1 hour for Shokz. Only the Shokz model supports wireless charging, and JBL features fast pairing, which is not available on Shokz.