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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | Release date not recorded | 2026-10-01 |
| Status | Release status not recorded | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $199.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $199 (US launch price) |
| Notes | — | New 2026 model (product code SPORTOPN26), not the 2021 Bose Sport Open Earbuds; no Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode or aptX |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦280,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦278,600 (Stored estimate) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz | Bose |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds (Open-Ear Clip Design) | Open-ear C-arm cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | 2025-06-17 | September 17, 2026 |
| Model Name | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
| Price | $199.95 | $199 (US launch) |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | Dual 11.8 mm drivers | — |
| Driver Type | Dual acoustic-node driver system aimed directly at the ear canal opening | Custom dynamic drivers, Bose OpenAudio technology |
| Frequency Response | 100 Hz - 20 kHz | — |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB ± 3 dB | — |
| Sound Features | Directional sound-focusing design intended to reduce leakage versus hook-style open-ear earbuds | Bose OpenAudio Tech |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE9 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not supported (open-ear design does not use ANC) | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | Shokz App (iOS and Android) | Bose app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, adjustable EQ presets via app | Yes, adjustable bass, mid and treble in Bose app |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, low-latency mode selectable in app | — |
| Other Features | — | Auto Volume, 3-band EQ; Google Fast Pair |
| Sound Modes | Standard, bass-boost, and vocal-focused presets | — |
| Touch Controls | Tap/pinch controls on the earbud clip for play/pause, calls, volume, track skip | Textured physical buttons |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Always-on ambient awareness inherent to open-ear design | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | 5.4 (Bluetooth Low Energy) |
| Multipoint | Yes, 2 devices | Yes, two devices |
| Range | Approx. 10 m (33 ft), open-field | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Black, Beige | Black, White Smoke, Eucalyptus Green (limited edition) |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud: 20.0 x 25.0 x 27.9 mm; Case: 48.3 x 67.9 x 29.6 mm |
| Form Factor | Open-ear clip-style earbuds that hang on the outer ear without entering the ear canal ("dots" acoustic nodes aimed at the ear) | Open-ear C-arm cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 (dust and water resistant) | IP54 (sweat, water and dust) |
| Materials | Lightweight polymer housing with soft-touch coated clip | Polycarbonate and silicone, soft matte finish; translucent textured case lid |
| Weight | Approx. 6.6 g per earbud | 5.9 g (single earbud), 47.2 g (case), 59 g (total) |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour |
| Device Battery Capacity | Not publicly specified (earbud cell); case battery not publicly specified | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging provides approx. 2-3 hours of playback | 10 min = up to 1.8 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 10 hours; 40 hours with case | Earbuds: Up to 7 hours; With case: Up to 22 additional hours (29 hours total) |
| Wireless Charging | Supported on charging case (Qi-compatible) | Yes (wireless charging case) |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, SpeechClarity Tech |
| Mic Count | 2 microphones per earbud (4 total) | 2 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based deep-learning noise reduction algorithm for calls | 2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Tap control activates paired phone's voice assistant | — |
BOX CONTENTS7 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open-ear design) | No (open-ear cuff design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Wireless-charging-capable charging case | Charging case |
| Included Items | — | Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet |
| Main Device | Shokz OpenDots One earbuds (pair) | 2 Bose Sport Open Earbuds |
| User Manual | Included | Quick start guide, safety sheet |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
COMPATIBILITY3 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | — |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Supported Devices | Smartphones, tablets, laptops with Bluetooth 5.0+ | Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026 |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | OpenDots One | Sport Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | Shokz's newest open-ear earbud design using a clip-on 'dots' acoustic node instead of an ear hook, aiming sound directly at the ear canal to cut leakage while adding wireless charging | The Bose Sport Open Earbuds (2026) are C-arm cuff open-ear earbuds built for workouts, with custom dynamic drivers, Bose OpenAudio and textured physical buttons. |