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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $199.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $199.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦280,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦280,000 (Stored estimate) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz | JBL |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds (Open-Ear Clip Design) | True Wireless Earbuds |
| Launch Date | 2025-06-17 | January 8, 2024 (CES; retail Summer 2024) |
| Model Name | OpenDots One | JBL Live Buds 3 |
| Price | $199.95 | $199.95 |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS6 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | Dual 11.8 mm drivers | 10mm |
| Driver Type | Dual acoustic-node driver system aimed directly at the ear canal opening | Dynamic |
| Frequency Response | 100 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 ohm |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB ± 3 dB | 103 dB SPL @1kHz |
| Sound Features | Directional sound-focusing design intended to reduce leakage versus hook-style open-ear earbuds | JBL Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound, Personi-Fi 3.0 |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE8 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not supported (open-ear design does not use ANC) | Yes — True Adaptive Noise Cancelling |
| App Support | Shokz App (iOS and Android) | JBL Headphones app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, adjustable EQ presets via app | Yes (Personi-Fi 3.0) |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, low-latency mode selectable in app | — |
| Sound Modes | Standard, bass-boost, and vocal-focused presets | Adaptive ANC levels, ambient modes |
| Touch Controls | Tap/pinch controls on the earbud clip for play/pause, calls, volume, track skip | Yes, customizable; 1.45" touchscreen on case |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Always-on ambient awareness inherent to open-ear design | Ambient sound control supported |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri, Google Assistant | Yes, selectable via app |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | A2DP v1.4, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | 5.3 (earbuds); 5.1 (case) |
| Multipoint | Yes, 2 devices | Yes |
| Range | Approx. 10 m (33 ft), open-field | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC; LE Audio capable |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | Not supported |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | Black, Beige | Black, Silver, Blue, Purple |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 21.8 x 15.9 x 21.2mm; Case 61 x 51 x 30.8mm |
| 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) | In-ear bud-type TWS with smart touchscreen charging case |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 (dust and water resistant) | IP55 |
| Materials | Lightweight polymer housing with soft-touch coated clip | — |
| Weight | Approx. 6.6 g per earbud | 4.6g per earbud; case 73g |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | Not publicly specified (earbud cell); case battery not publicly specified | Earbud 60mAh; Case 620mAh |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging provides approx. 2-3 hours of playback | 10 min = 4 hrs playback |
| Total Playtime | Up to 10 hours; 40 hours with case | Up to 40 hrs combined (10h ANC off / 8h ANC on + case) |
| Wireless Charging | Supported on charging case (Qi-compatible) | Yes (case) |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 microphones per earbud (4 total) | 6 total |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based deep-learning noise reduction algorithm for calls | Beamforming array with noise-reduction algorithm |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Tap control activates paired phone's voice assistant | App-configured touch control |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open-ear design) | 3-4 silicone sizes |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Wireless-charging-capable charging case | 1.45" touchscreen smart charging case |
| Main Device | Shokz OpenDots One earbuds (pair) | JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds |
| User Manual | Included | Included |
| Warranty Card | Included | Included |
COMPATIBILITY3 fields
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Supported Devices | Smartphones, tablets, laptops with Bluetooth 5.0+ | Any Bluetooth phone/tablet/laptop/TV |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | OpenDots One | Live Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | A 1.45" touchscreen charging case enables app-free ANC/playback control, paired with Hi-Res LDAC audio. |