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General

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Series

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OpenDots1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026The compare table sets OpenDots 2 against OpenDots ONE and the FAQ names OpenDots Air. The OpenDots line is stored as the series, as for OpenFit.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

897806-0010, 444638, 638L, 638R3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026US Black SKU from exact retailer source also cited below. Original multilingual guide regulatory printed pages 4 and 7: case 444638, left 638L, right 638R.4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/2001094-REG/bose_897806_0010_ultra_open_true_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black retailer listing MFR 897806-0010. Regulatory 444638/638L/638R are separately proved by the original manufacturer guide.

E320, E320-ST-PK-US, E320-ST-BK-US, E320-ST-GY-US, E320-ST-WT-US, E320BK, E320GY, E320WT3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: SHOKZ E320.5Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2.jsRead 14 October 2026US store product data: SKUs E320-ST-PK-US (Pink), E320-ST-BK-US (Black), E320-ST-GY-US (Grey) and E320-ST-WT-US (Pearl White), all at 199.95 USD. No barcode is published.6Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2.jsRead 14 October 2026German store product data: SKUs E320BK (Schwarz), E320GY (Grau) and E320WT (Perlweiss) at 199.00 EUR. No barcode is published.

GTIN / EAN

0178178627144Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/2001094-REG/bose_897806_0010_ultra_open_true_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black MFR 897806-0010 UPC 017817862714.

810202687523, 810202687530, 81020268754713Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-2-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Black-E320STBKUS/p/244917.htmlRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec table: model E320-ST-BK-US, UPC 810202687523.14Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-2-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Gray-E320STGYUS/p/244915.htmlRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec table: model E320-ST-GY-US, UPC 810202687530.15Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-2-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-White-E320STWTUS/p/244916.htmlRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec table: model E320-ST-WT-US, UPC 810202687547.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

17 September 20262Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026September 17, 2026 announcement. US availability October 1, 2026, preorders September 19. Release date follows primary rather than SoundGuys October 2 metadata.

4 June 20267Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys, 4 June 2026: the OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air go on sale today.8Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/shokz-introduces-opendots-2-and-opendots-air-open-ear-clip-on-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Announcement report of 4 June 2026.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Available5Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2.jsRead 14 October 2026US store lists all four colours as available on 2026-10-14.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Bose's September 2026 release calls the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) the next generation and compares them with the first-generation model.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2992Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026US $299 launch price for Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen. Sport Open $199 is a separate model.

$199.951Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026US store regular price 199.95 USD. SoundGuys and Audioxpress report the same price at the 4 June 2026 launch.7Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 14 October 2026OpenDots 2 at 199.95 dollars. The article names no currency or region and is a US outlet.8Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/shokz-introduces-opendots-2-and-opendots-air-open-ear-clip-on-earbudsRead 14 October 2026OpenDots 2 at 199.95 dollars. No currency or region is named.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€299.956Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose Germany store showed 299,95 EUR incl. VAT on 2026-10-10 with no strike-through or discount, nine days after the October 1 release. Bose France showed the same 299.95 EUR. Neither page labels the figure as a launch price. It is read as the launch list price because the product is days old. The first-generation model sits at 349,95 EUR on the same page.

€1992Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Germany: 199 EUR on the maker store, incl. VAT. Appgefahren reports the German start at 199 EUR on 12 June 2026.9Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 14 October 2026German press, 12 June 2026: the OpenDots 2 start in Germany at 199 EUR and are available from now on.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

US, DE, GB, JP, AU1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026US store with US dollar prices. Documented subset.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026German store with euro prices. Documented subset.9Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 14 October 2026Germany, in Pearl White, Grey and Black.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026UK review: launched June 2026 at 179 GBP.11Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2114399.htmlRead 14 October 2026Japan: released on 4 June 2026 at 29,880 yen.12Reviewdigitalreviews.net/reviews/audio/shokz-opendots-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Australia: available from 23 July 2026 in Pearl White, Grey and Black, first through JB Hi-Fi.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White Smoke, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US model family. Last three colors are limited editions. Reference is US Black 897806-0010.

Pearl White, Pink, Grey, Black1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Store lists Pink, Black, Grey and Pearl White. The launch reports and the other regional stores list only Pearl White, Grey and Black. Pink appears on the US store.5Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2.jsRead 14 October 2026Pink, Black, Grey and Pearl White.

Segment

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Sport1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026The Shokz product list groups OpenDots 2 under Workout and Lifestyle open earbuds, the same group as OpenFit 2. The page names travel, exercise, commute and leisure.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

Open-ear1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Open-ear1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Open-ear clip-on design. The speaker rests against the inner ridge of the ear and the battery compartment sits behind the ear.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Ear cuff1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Clip1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Clip-on earbuds with a flexible nickel-titanium JointArc.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Either bud1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: yes, you can listen and take calls with one earbud. Some app features such as firmware updates can be limited.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Each earbud has its own touch controls and the earbuds are interchangeable left and right.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Type	Count per earbud
Dynamic	1

Source4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/2001094-REG/bose_897806_0010_ultra_open_true_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model specifications explicitly list Dynamic and 1 per Earpiece. Acoustic role and diameter not published. No transfer from first generation or separate Sport Open model.

BShokz OpenDots 2

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.8	2

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Bassphere 2.0: two custom 11.8 mm drivers in a spherical module that perform like a single 16 mm driver. The maker does not name the driver technology. AV Watch and Digital Reviews call them dynamic. The earbuds do not use bone conduction.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Lautsprechertyp: Luftschalltreiber (air conduction driver). Footnote 1: two custom 11.8 mm drivers in a spherical module.7Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 14 October 2026Dual 11.8 mm drivers with Bassphere 2.0.11Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2114399.htmlRead 14 October 2026Two 11.8 mm dynamic drivers facing each other with output comparable to a 16 mm driver.12Reviewdigitalreviews.net/reviews/audio/shokz-opendots-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dual 11.8 mm dynamic drivers. The roles of the two drivers are not stated, so no role is stored.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/2001094-REG/bose_897806_0010_ultra_open_true_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact retailer Dynamic entry. Source microphone 4, NFC, touch-sensor and supplied-cable claims contradict stronger primary documents and are not used.

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Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min100 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Frequenzgang: 100 to 20 kHz. Codec and conditions are not stated.

Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

33Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 19 explicitly lists bass, midrange and treble adjustment in Bose app. At high volumes adjustments may be reduced to avoid distortion.

510Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a five-band graphic EQ in the app next to four presets and Smart EQ. The maker pages and SmartZone do not give a band count.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Bass Boost, Treble Reducer5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-164060Read 8 October 2026Review names Bass Boost and Treble Reducer as examples. Stored list only contains these proven names, not an inferred complete preset inventory.

Standard, Vocal, Bass, Private1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Page: 4 preset EQ modes, Standard, Bass, Vocal and Private. The user guide also lists Smart EQ and Customize.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EQ Adjustments page: Standard, Vocal, Bass, Private, Smart EQ and Customize. Smart EQ and Customize are not presets.4Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-2-using-guidesRead 14 October 2026Four presets: Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private. Custom EQ and Smart EQ come from a short listening preference test.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Bose Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode with Bose TrueSpatial2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Launch paragraph specifically names Cinema Mode powered by Bose TrueSpatial, spatializing video/podcasts with centered dialogue. Manual separately proves Bose Immersive Audio and its Still/Motion settings.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 21 to 24 Immersive Audio Off/Still/Motion and Stereo/Immersion/Cinema listening modes. Cinema uses Still plus video spatialization. Current maker/launch names Cinema TrueSpatial.

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 21 Still holds virtual speakers in position while head moves, then recenters after stopping. Motion setting follows the user. No source-specific spatial content required.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No16Reviewyours.co.uk/tech/devices/shokz-opendots-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review cons list: no active noise cancellation. The open-ear design has no ANC hardware named by the maker either.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Bass extends lower than the first generation but remains below the review preference curve below about 80 Hz. Treble is less harsh than the original. The review reports bass distortion at higher listening volumes.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-164060Read 8 October 2026Exact review objective measurements compare with the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. No numeric target deviations or graph-derived values stored.

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Artificial test-head recordings have clear voice in quiet conditions. Office and street noise suppression also removes much of the voice, leaving it muffled. The windy sample contains almost no audible speech. The non-vibrating test head cannot activate the voice pickup units as a real person would, so real calls may differ.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-164060Read 8 October 2026Exact review quiet, office, street and windy recordings use an artificial test head that does not vibrate like a real human head. The voice pickup units cannot work as they do on a real person, so actual calls may differ. These sample results cannot establish complete real-person VPU-assisted call performance.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

ANC	Hours (h)
No	13.02

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-164060Read 8 October 2026One-week review of maker-supplied exact 2nd Gen Cherry Chocolate 897806-0030. Reported standardized battery test 13 h 1 min converted to 13.0167 h. ANC absent. Review frames this as standard playback before reduction with Immersive Audio/AutoVolume, but does not explicitly state those test flags, codec, firmware, source or level. These remain unknown. Header 10 g and October 2 release metadata not used.

BShokz OpenDots 2

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

22Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026One dedicated microphone and one voice pickup unit in each earbud. Two physical voice microphones across pair, not four. VPU excluded. Retailer four-voice-mic table is not used.

61Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: 3 microphones per earbud, a bone-conduction microphone and two air-conduction microphones, with adaptive beamforming and AI noise reduction. The maker counts the bone-conduction microphone as one of the three.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical table explicitly states 2 Microphones for the product. Launch press release separately states one dedicated microphone plus one voice pickup unit in each earbud. VPU is excluded from the physical microphone total.

61Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Three per earbud, six across the pair. The compare table says triple AI noise-canceling microphones per earbud.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Compare table: OpenDots 2 has three AI noise-canceling microphones per earbud, two air-conduction and one bone-conduction.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026A dedicated bone conduction microphone works alongside 2 air-conduction microphones to focus on your voice.

Mic noise reduction

AI2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026SpeechClarity explicitly described as AI-enhanced voice-isolation technology.

AI1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026AI noise reduction with adaptive beamforming.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth only.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

6.11Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.1 with a connection up to 10 m (33 ft).

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Both new models SBC/AAC. Ultra Open 2 additionally aptX Adaptive via Snapdragon Sound on compatible Android devices. No aptX Lossless or bitrate/sample-rate inferred.

SBC, AAC2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Unterstuetzte Audio-Codecs: AAC, SBC.7Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 14 October 2026SBC and AAC only, no higher-resolution codec.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: SBC and AAC only. The review says Bluetooth 6.0, the maker says 6.1 and the maker value is stored.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Unterstuetzte Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP.

LE Audio

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Auracast

No5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-164060Read 8 October 2026Exact October 7, 2026 review explicitly says no Auracast. Bluetooth LE Audio capability itself is not stated and remains unknown.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing: connect to two devices simultaneously. Set up in the Shokz App.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing page: turned on in the Shokz App to connect two devices.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

23Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

21Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Two devices at once.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

63Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 35 says up to six devices stored, separately two actively connected. No current exact support revision found establishing a different memory count.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Page footnote: Fast Pair on Android 11 or later and Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows 10 or later.4Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-2-using-guidesRead 14 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

9m3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 36 explicitly gives 30 ft or 9 m. Use maker metric value rather than converting rounded 30 ft to 9.144 m.

10m1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Up to 10 m (33 ft). Footnote: range varies with the environment.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/2001094-REG/bose_897806_0010_ultra_open_true_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact listing app-compatible Android and iOS. Generic Bluetooth computers also supported by maker, but named Windows/macOS/Linux platform support is not stated.

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Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android 6 or higher, Bluetooth and Location enabled, Google Play Services notifications enabled.
Snapdragon Sound / aptX Adaptive	Snapdragon Sound-certified source device, such as a compatible Android device.
Device voice control	Assign an earbud shortcut in the Bose app. Uses the connected device's voice assistant.
Spotify Tap	Assign an earbud shortcut in the Bose app and use the current Spotify app.

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

BShokz OpenDots 2

Feature	Needs
Dolby Audio, EQ modes, MultiPoint Pairing and Smart Wear Detection	Turned on or selected in the Shokz App with the earbuds connected to the phone.
Google Fast Pair	Android 11 or later.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 or later.
Last known location in Google Find Hub	Android 11 or later and a Google Account.
5-minute quick charge for 2 hours of playback	The charging case must show the green light state. Wireless charging does not support quick charge.
Battery test	Shokz lab at 25 +/- 2 C, SBC audio at 50 percent volume, other features at default.

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Page footnotes 10 and 11, the Shokz App section and the quick charge footnote.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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60mAh2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Akkukapazitaet: earbuds 60 mAh (minimum).

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory and legal information, English printed page 5: "DON'T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal." No user replacement procedure is documented. Page 3 also says to contact Bose customer service for battery service options.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Mode	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	No	9
ANC off	Yes	No	5
ANC off	No	No	5
ANC off	Yes	No	4

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 31 footnote 3: Bose April 2026 production-representative units, IEC 60268-1 pink noise via Bluetooth A2DP, RSSI -75 dBm, playback loudness 75 dBA, three-band EQ zero. Codec not stated. Rows in order: Immersive Audio Off + Auto Volume Off 9 h, Immersive On + Auto Volume Off 5 h, Immersive Off + Auto Volume On 5 h, both On 4 h. ANC absent. Earbuds-only maxima. These four claims are explicit, not a combined 5 h unspecified condition.

BShokz OpenDots 2

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	SBC	No	10
ANC off	SBC	Yes	40
Call	Not available	No	6.5
Call	Not available	Yes	25

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Up to 10 hours per charge and up to 40 hours with the charging case. Footnote: Shokz Laboratory, 25 +/- 2 C, SBC-encoded audio at 50 percent volume, all other features default. The call rows come from the German spec table.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Akkulaufzeit: up to 6.5 hours of talk time per charge and up to 25 hours with the charging case. Music: up to 10 hours and 40 hours with the case.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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Talk time (claimed)

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6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

60min3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 31 earbuds up to 1 h. Depleted earbuds charged to 100% in a fully charged case. April 2026 maker testing.

60min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Compare table: charge time for the earbuds is 1 hour. The user guide says about 60 minutes in the case.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Ladezeit: earbuds in the charging case 60 minutes.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The earbuds are fully charged after about 60 minutes in the case.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

Bose lists up to 19.5 additional hours from the case with Immersive Audio and Auto Volume off, up to 11 hours with either on, and up to 8.5 hours with both on. The original manual instead lists 28.5, 16 and 12.5 additional hours. Total playback including case recharges is not resolved.1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current FAQ and September 17 launch both state 19.5 additional case hours at standard playback. Manual printed page 31 and footnote 4 explicitly say 28.5 additional, not total. No case total is calculated or stored.

The charging case takes 5 V plus or minus 5 percent over USB-C and the user guide advises against higher-voltage power sources. Third-party cables can lengthen charging. Wireless charging takes about 240 minutes for an empty case and longer with a silicone cover. Wireless charging does not support quick charge.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Ladespannung: 5 V +/- 5 percent. The user guide and the wireless charging footnote give the rest.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

5min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Page: a 5-minute fast charge gives 2 hours of playback. The case must be in the green light state.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Schnellladen: 5 minutes of quick charge give up to 2 hours of music playback.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

2h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 31 footnotes 1 and 2 depleted earbuds 10 min in fully charged closed case, then A2DP playback 75 dBA, EQ zero, Immersive Off and Auto Volume Off, up to 2 h. Codec unstated.

2h1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Footnote: 5 minutes in the case plays SBC audio at 50 percent volume for 120 minutes. Earbuds only.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

400mAh3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory information, English printed page 6, lists "Output Capacity: 400mAh (charge case)" next to the case input rating of 5 V, 1 A. The label says output capacity and gives no typical or rated qualifier. The case has no USB output, so it is read as the case battery capacity. Not charging input current.

590mAh2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Akkukapazitaet: charging case 590 mAh (minimum).

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same page 5 statement covers the product, listed as Model 444638 Wireless Earbuds with Charging Case. No user case battery procedure is documented.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Insert the provided USB-C to USB-C charging cable into the charging case.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

180min3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 31 charging case up to 3 h wired. Time varies with earbuds inside case. Qi charging time not specified.

120min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Compare table: 2 hours for the case with wired charging, 4 hours wireless.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Ladezeit: empty charging case 120 minutes wired and 240 minutes wireless.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026About 2 hours by cable and about 4 hours wireless.

Wireless charging

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 29 supports a compatible third-party wireless charger sold separately. Charging standard not named.

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Qi-certified wireless charging.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Alternatively place the charging case on a certified wireless charger.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Qi1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Qi-certified. The FAQ says any Qi charger should work.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Button3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Touch, Pressure3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Single-finger tap on the JointArc or battery compartment and a two-finger pinch on both ends of the battery compartment. The maker page calls the pinch a force-sensor gesture.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Buttons3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Pressure3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Left pinch and hold lowers the volume. Right pinch and hold raises it.

Gestures

Press, Double-press, Triple-press, Press and hold, Press, then press and hold3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Pinch once: play or pause, answer or end a call, Tap twice: play or pause, Pinch twice: reject a call, Left pinch twice: previous track, Right pinch twice: next track, Left pinch and hold: volume down, Right pinch and hold: volume up3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Touch Control Instructions, Audio Control and Call Management pages. The guide's symbols do not extract fully from the PDF, so gestures are read from the text. Tap x2 and Pinch x1 both play or pause.

Remappable controls

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 20 independent press-and-hold shortcuts per earbud. Does not claim all button actions can be remapped.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Shokz App page: customize gesture controls.4Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-2-using-guidesRead 14 October 2026Custom gestures: you can remap pinch and tap combinations in the Shokz App.

Voice assistant

Phone's native voice assistant3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 25 Device Voice Control: a shortcut set in the Bose app opens the connected device voice control through the earbud microphones. The product page also names Amazon Alexa with Alexa+ access, but the launch press release says Alexa+ support arrives with a firmware update after October 1, so Alexa is not stored.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: Smart Wear Detection plays or pauses audio when the earbuds are worn or removed. It can be turned off in the Shokz App.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wear Detection page: the earbuds detect whether they are worn and play or pause. It can be turned off in the Shokz App.

Sensors

Voice pickup unit2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Launch release: each earbud has one dedicated microphone and one voice pickup unit. Bose does not say how the unit senses speech, and its FAQ says the earbuds do not use bone conduction for sound. Stored as a verbatim sensor name only. voice_pickup_sensor stays empty.

Force sensor1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Page: upgraded force-sensor pinch gesture.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

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Ear tip materials

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

IP571Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Earbuds IP57 under IEC 60529. The rating applies to the earbuds only.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Schutzklasse: earbuds IP57.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026IP Rating page: the earbuds meet IP57 under IEC 60529. It does not apply to the charging case.

Dust and water rating, case

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IP541Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: IP54 for the charging case.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Schutzklasse: charging case IP54.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Storage and Maintenance page: the charging case has an IP54 dust and water resistant function.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Shokz App1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Shokz App.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide shows the Apple and Google Play download for the Shokz App.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 43 automatic updates through connected Bose app when available. Planned Find Hub/Alexa+/Apple Music features are not stored as available without release evidence.

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Shokz App: firmware updates and battery status.4Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-2-using-guidesRead 14 October 2026The Shokz App lets you download firmware updates.

Finding network

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Google Find Hub1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Page: view the last known location in Google's Find Hub app. Needs Android 11 or later and a Google Account. Find My Earbuds also rings an earbud from the app.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Find My Earbuds page: ping the left or right earbud from the Shokz App to ring it.4Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-2-using-guidesRead 14 October 2026On Android 11 or later you can see the last known location in the Google Find Hub app.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.9g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Bud Single 0.013 lb, converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 5.9 g. Published mass is rounded and applies to one bud. Retailer 5.7 g is not used.

6.4g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Compare table: earbuds 6.4 g plus or minus 0.2 g.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Gewicht: earbuds 6.4 g +/- 0.2 g.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width17.7Height18.9Depth27.7mm(0.7 × 0.7 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker-labelled one-bud axes: 0.746 in H x 0.697 in W x 1.091 in D. Converted with 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

49.9g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case 0.110 lb, converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 49.9 g. Published mass is rounded. Retailer 48.2 g is not used.

38.8g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Compare table: charging case 38.8 g plus or minus 2 g. Total weight 51.6 g plus or minus 2.4 g, which equals the case plus two earbuds, so this is the empty case.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Gewicht: charging case 38.8 g +/- 2 g.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width26.8Height47.5Depth66mm(1.1 × 1.9 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker-labelled case axes: 1.870 in H x 1.056 in W x 2.598 in D. Converted with 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

A94638L, A94638R3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Other certifications

Snapdragon Sound3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 40 explicitly names Snapdragon Sound technology, paired with certified compatible source device.

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In the box

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In the box

2 Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen), Charging case, Quick Start Guide, Safety Sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker list is corroborated by exact US Abt and original manual. No USB cable or power adapter included. The charging accessory is the case, despite generic technical-table charging-accessory Yes.

OpenDots 2 Earbuds, OpenDots 2 Charging Case, USB-C Charging Cable, User Guide, Legal Information, App Card, Warranty Card1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026What's in the box list.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026What's in the Box page. The guide shows a packaging box as well.

Cables included

ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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BShokz OpenDots 2

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USB-C to USB-C	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026What's in the box page: USB-C Charging Cable x1. The charging page calls it a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026

shokz.com/products/opendots-21Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026US maker product page.

Spec sheet

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de.shokz.com/products/opendots-22Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026The German product page holds the full spec table.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/E320_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Online user guide, English.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026US one-year Bose limited warranty. Optional purchased BoseCare excluded.

2years1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026US store: 2-year warranty on every Shokz.com purchase. The German store also says 2 years.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table row Garantie: 2 Jahre.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.