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General

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Series

OpenDots1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The compare table sets OpenDots Air against OpenDots 2 and the FAQ names OpenDots ONE. The OpenDots line is stored as the series.

AeroClip1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Listed by the maker as AeroClip. AeroClip 2 is the second model of the line.

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

E210, E210-ST-PR-US, E210-ST-BK-US, E210PR, E210BK3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: SHOKZ E210.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: SHOKZ E210.7Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026US store product data: SKUs E210-ST-PR-US (Daybreak Purple) and E210-ST-BK-US (Black), both at 129.95 USD. The store lists no barcode.8Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026German store product data: SKUs E210PR (Morgenlila) and E210BK (Schwarz) at 139.00 EUR. The store lists no barcode.

A3388, A3388Z11, A3388Z21, A3388Z31, A3388Z511Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store SKUs A3388Z11, A3388Z21, A3388Z31 and A3388Z51. A3388 is the base model on the EU declaration. The UK and EU stores use A3388G11, G21, G31 and G51 with the same barcodes. Those codes are not stored.

GTIN / EAN

810202687400, 8102026874179Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026UK store product data: SKU E210PR Daybreak Purple barcode 810202687400 and SKU E210BK Black barcode 810202687417 at 129 GBP.10Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-Air-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Black-E210STBKUS/p/244921.htmlRead 16 October 2026Retailer spec table: model E210-ST-BK-US, UPC 810202687417.11Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-Air-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Daybreak-Purple-E210STPRUS/p/244920.htmlRead 16 October 2026Retailer spec table: model E210-ST-PR-US, UPC 810202687400.

194644224820, 194644224851, 194644225032, 1946442250251Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store product data barcodes, one per colour: 194644224820 Midnight Black, 194644224851 Champagne Mist, 194644225032 Glacier Blue and 194644225025 Rosy Brown.

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

4 June 20265Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Maker launch post dated 4 June 2026 introduces OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air.12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026SoundGuys, 4 June 2026: OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air go on sale today.

7 January 20258Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-debuts-new-aeroclip-clip-on-style-open-earbuds-130376Read 15 October 2026Article dated 7 January 2025, the day of the announcement.

Status

Available1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026US store lists both colours as in stock on 2026-10-16.7Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026Both US SKUs are available.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026The maker US store showed every colour sold out on the day it was read. The product is still listed and sold by retailers.

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

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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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soundcore AeroClip 215Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the AeroClip 2 the sequel and an upgrade over its predecessor, the original AeroClip.

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

$129.9512Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026OpenDots Air at 129.95 dollars. The article names no currency and is a US outlet.13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Price and availability: 129 dollars, with the retailer boxes at 129.95 USD.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Sells for 129.95 USD, 129.99 GBP and 219 AUD.

$129.998Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-debuts-new-aeroclip-clip-on-style-open-earbuds-130376Read 15 October 2026Article: $129.99. Excludes sales tax. The US store now lists $169.99. That later price is not stored.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: launched with a list price of $129.99 and 129.99 GBP.

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.

€13917Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 16 October 2026German press, 12 June 2026: the OpenDots Air cost 139 EUR and are available from now on. The shop price is incl. VAT.

€129.9910Press articleifun.de/soundcore-aeroclip-neue-open-ear-ohrhoerer-starten-252189Read 15 October 2026German report dated 7 April 2025 on the start of sales: 129.99 EUR on Amazon.de, sold by Soundcore. WinFuture also calls 129.99 EUR the UVP. VAT is included as is usual for German retail prices.11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026WinFuture lists 129.99 EUR as UVP.

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

US, DE, GB, AU9Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026UK store with pound prices. Documented subset.13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Launch prices of 129 USD and 129 GBP.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Prices for the US, UK and Australia.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026UK review: priced at 129 GBP.17Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 16 October 2026Germany, in Black and Daybreak Purple.18Reviewdigitalreviews.net/reviews/audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Australia: RRP 219 AUD.

US, DE1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US from the maker US store and Germany from the German launch reports. Other markets are not verified.10Press articleifun.de/soundcore-aeroclip-neue-open-ear-ohrhoerer-starten-252189Read 15 October 2026German launch report.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Daybreak Purple, Black1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Store variants and page: Daybreak Purple and Black.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Available in Classic Black and Daybreak Purple. The store calls the black Black.7Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026Daybreak Purple and Black.8Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026Morgenlila is the German name of Daybreak Purple. Schwarz is Black.17Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 16 October 2026Black and Daybreak Purple. The Amazon listing calls the purple Morgenlila.

Midnight Black, Champagne Mist, Glacier Blue, Rosy Brown1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store colour selector. TechRadar lists only three colourways at launch. Glacier Blue came later.

Segment

Sport1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The Shokz product list groups OpenDots Air under Workout and Lifestyle open earbuds, the same group as OpenDots 2 and OpenFit 2. The page names workouts and daily wear.

Music1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Maker page: for every outdoor venture and all-day wear. No maker category matches the enum exactly, so music is the closest option.

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 pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Open-ear clip-on design. The round speaker rests against the inner ridge of the ear and the battery compartment sits behind the ear. The speaker sits in front of the ear canal.

Open-ear1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: open-ear clip-on earbuds. Nothing goes into the ear canal.

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

Clip1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Clip-on earbuds with a flexible nickel-titanium JointArc.

Clip1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: adaptive open-ring clip-on design.

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

Either bud1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026FAQ: yes, you can listen to music or 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/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The earbuds are symmetrical and interchangeable left and right. Each earbud has its own tap and pinch controls.

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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.

AShokz OpenDots Air

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.8	2

Source12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026Dual 11.8 mm drivers with the older Bassphere tuning.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Spec box: drivers 2x 11.8 mm. The text says the two drivers split their work, but the maker does not name the roles, so no role is stored.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Two 11.8 mm dynamic drivers operating in tandem per side in the Bassphere arrangement.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	1

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026One dynamic full-range driver per earbud. Role is entered as full range because there is one driver.

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

Dynamic15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The review calls the two 11.8 mm drivers dynamic. The maker does not name the driver technology.

Dynamic14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: dynamic driver, 12 mm. The maker gives the driver as a 12 mm by 12 mm titanium-coated unit and the manual lists 12.8 mm by 12.8 mm. The driver is square, so no circular diameter is stored.

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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Titanium-coated1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: 12 mm titanium-coated driver. The page does not name the diaphragm material.

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

Min100 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Frequenzgang: 100 to 20 kHz. Codec and conditions are not stated. TechRadar prints 100 Hz to 40 kHz and a retailer prints 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The maker value is stored.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Test conditions are not stated.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

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16Ω2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: impedance 16 ohm.14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 16 ohm. This matches the manual.

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.

514Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Review: a five-band custom EQ next to four presets.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The app has a built-in five-band graphic equaliser with presets and custom settings.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Four presets plus a five-band custom equaliser.

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

Standard, Vocal, Bass, Private1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page: 4 preset EQ modes in the Shokz App. The FAQ names Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private. A Customize option sits next to them.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EQ Adjustments page: Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private, plus Customize. Customize is not a preset.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Four preset EQ modes: Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Four presets in the app. TechRadar calls the fourth an audio leakage reduction mode, which is the maker's Private mode.

soundcore Signature, Bass Booster, Volume Booster, Classical, Podcast, Treble Booster3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: default soundcore Signature. Others are Bass Booster, Volume Booster, Classical, Podcast, Treble Booster and Custom EQ. Custom EQ is not stored as a preset.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Six sound effects and a custom EQ in the app.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists Bass, Treble and Volume Booster, Classical and Podcast presets plus custom EQ and the Soundcore Signature default.

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.

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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.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No10Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-Air-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Black-E210STBKUS/p/244921.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Noise Cancelling: No.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026The review notes the earbuds have no noise cancellation.

No9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: there is no ANC.

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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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: 4 beamforming mics and wind-blocking meshes. This is a physical mesh, not selectable processing.

Measured

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

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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

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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.

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Bsoundcore AeroClip

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
No	AAC	8.68

Source13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026Continuous playback with the AAC codec at about 50 percent volume lasted 8 hours 41 minutes, stored as 8.68 h. At about 60 percent it ran a little over 8 hours. LDAC at 70 to 75 percent volume gave 6.5 to 7 hours. The LDAC range is not stored. The reviewer names no tool or content. ANC does not exist.

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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35min13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026Review: charging the earbuds in the case from 0 to 100 percent takes 35 minutes. The maker FAQ says 50 minutes.

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.

41Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: Dual AI Noise-Canceling Microphones per earbud, so four across the pair.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026AI-powered dual microphones with adaptive beamforming. The microphone count is per earbud.12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026Two microphones per earbud, where the OpenDots 2 has three.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026For calls the earbuds use two microphones per clip.

41Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: 4 beamforming mics. WinFuture and PurePC say two per earbud.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 4-mic AI call clarity.11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026Four microphones in total, two per earbud.13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026Review text: two beamforming microphones per earbud.

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.

41Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Two microphones per earbud, four across the pair. No other microphone is named.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review spec list: four microphones in total.

41Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Four across the pair.

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.

No1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: OpenDots 2 has two air-conduction microphones plus one bone-conduction microphone per earbud. OpenDots Air has dual AI noise-canceling microphones and no bone-conduction microphone is named.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: no bone-conduction microphones, unlike the OpenDots 2.

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Mic noise reduction

AI1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026AI-powered noise reduction for calls.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026AI-powered dual microphones reduce background noise for calls.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Integrated noise cancellation system with AI-assisted filtering. It can be switched off in the app.

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: advanced AI for calls.

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 pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth only.

Bluetooth2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Powering on and pairing section: Bluetooth pairing is the only connection. There is no cable or dongle audio input.

Bluetooth

6.12Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Bluetooth Version: 6.1.13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec box: Bluetooth 6.1.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Spec box: Bluetooth 6.1.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth version 6.1.

5.42Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth version 5.4.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: AeroClip 5.4. The list also names an AeroClip Special with 6.1, which is a different product.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Unterstuetzte Audio-Codecs: AAC, SBC.12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026SBC and AAC only, no higher-resolution codec.

SBC, AAC, LDAC3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ spec box: SBC and AAC. The maker comparison page adds LDAC on Android, so LDAC is stored too.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: SBC, AAC.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Text: AeroClip supports Hi-Res Wireless and LDAC through the soundcore app on Android. WinFuture lists SBC, AAC and LDAC.11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026Codecs SBC, AAC and LDAC.13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026LDAC is the highest quality codec in the app.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Unterstuetzte Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP.

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Shokz App: multipoint connection and dual-device connection.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing page: turned on in the Shokz App to connect two devices.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections section: two Bluetooth devices at the same time, on by default.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Dual Connections is enabled by default and plays audio from the device that starts playback last.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: both models support multipoint.

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

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing page: your earbuds are connected to two devices.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Multipoint pairing for up to two devices.

22Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections connects the earbuds to two Bluetooth devices at once.14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: multipoint 2 devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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No11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026Using LDAC disables multipoint.

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

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page: Fast Pair on Android 11 or later and Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows 10 or later.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Kabellose Reichweite: 33 ft (10 m).4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Auto Reconnect page: connection range 10 m.

15m2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth range 15 m.

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.

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Android, iOS5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026The maker names iPhone and Android for the app. The FAQ also covers calls on an iPhone. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

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.

AShokz OpenDots Air

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Bsoundcore AeroClip

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth is the only connection.

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

AShokz OpenDots Air

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android 11 or later.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 or later.
Custom EQ, MultiPoint Pairing, Smart Wear Detection and touch control customization	Turned on or set in the Shokz App with the earbuds connected to the phone.
10-minute quick charge for 2 hours of playback	The charging case must show the green light state. Wireless chargers are not supported.
Battery test	Shokz lab at 25 +/- 2 C, AAC audio at 50 percent volume, other functions in standard mode.

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Fast Pair footnote, the Shokz App section and the quick charge footnote. The battery test conditions come from the German spec page.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Footnote 3 gives the battery test conditions and footnote 4 the quick charge conditions.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Feature	Needs
LDAC and Hi-Res Wireless	Android phone with LDAC support. The maker says it is enabled through the soundcore app. Turning it on installs a separate firmware per the PurePC review. Using LDAC turns multipoint off per WinFuture. iPhones use AAC.
Dual Connections	On by default. It can be turned off in the soundcore app. Notification sounds from one device can interrupt playback from the other.
Volume control by tap	Off by default. Assign volume up or down to a tap gesture in the soundcore app.
Voice assistant by tap	Off by default. Turn it on in the Controls settings of the soundcore app.

Source3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: dual connection behaviour, volume control and voice assistant defaults.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Text: LDAC is Android only and set up in the app.13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026LDAC is turned on in the app connectivity settings and downloads a separate firmware version.

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.

56mAh2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Akkukapazitaet: earbuds 56 mAh (minimum).

60mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: earbud 60 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.

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.

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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.

AShokz OpenDots Air

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	9
ANC off	Not available	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	8
Call	Not available	Yes	32

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Up to 9 hours per charge and up to 36 hours in total with the charging case, under ideal conditions. The call rows and the AAC test condition come from the German spec page.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Akkulaufzeit: up to 9 hours of music per charge and up to 36 hours with the case. Up to 8 hours of talk time per charge and up to 32 hours with the case. Footnote 3: measured in the Shokz lab at 25 +/- 2 C with AAC audio at 50 percent volume and other functions in standard mode. The with-case rows state no codec.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	32

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: up to 8 hours, 32 hours in total with the charging case. The FAQ states 50 percent volume and the default soundcore Signature effect. No codec is stated.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: about 8 hours of continuous music at 50 percent volume with the default soundcore Signature effect. Extra app features can shorten it.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 8 h per charge and 32 h with 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

8h=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

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

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

32h=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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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.

60min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: charge time for the earbuds is 1 hour.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Ladezeit: earbuds in the charging case 60 minutes.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging page: the earbuds are fully charged after about 60 minutes in the case.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026It takes about 1 hour to fully charge the earbuds.

50min3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ spec box: charging time earbuds 50 minutes. PurePC measured 35 minutes.

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.

The charging case takes a standard USB input of 5 V plus or minus 5 percent. The user guide advises against higher-voltage power sources and says third-party cables can lengthen charging. The case does not support wireless charging and must not be placed on a wireless charger. The USB-C cable is not in the box.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Ladespannung: 5 V +/- 5 percent. The note that wireless charging is not supported and that the cable is not included is on the page.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging page: standard USB voltage of 5 V +/- 5 percent. A higher-voltage source is not recommended. Third-party cables can lengthen charging.

The manual gives the case input as 5 V 0.9 A and the support spec list gives 5 V 1 A. The manual says a full recharge of the case takes about 2 hours.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: input 5 V 0.9 A, output 5 V 0.25 A. The support product page lists 5 V 1 A. The SPECS charging time of 2 h matches the case figure in the charging section.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: input 5 V 1 A, output 5 V 0.25 A. The manual prints 5 V 0.9 A.

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

10min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page and FAQ: a 10-minute charge gives up to 2 hours of playback. Not compatible with wireless chargers.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Schnellladen: 10 minutes of quick charge give up to 2 hours of music playback.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Quick Charge: 10 minutes gets 2 hours of listening.

10min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: 10 minutes of charging offers 3 hours of playtime. The overview diagram reads 10 mins = 3 hrs.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 10 min = 3 h.

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.

2h1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Up to 2 hours of listening after 10 minutes. The German footnote says SBC at 50 percent volume, earbuds only.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Footnote 4: lab test, 10 minutes in the case gives up to 120 minutes of playback in SBC mode at 50 percent volume. The case must show the green status light.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Quick Charge: 10 minutes gets 2 hours of listening.

3h2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: 10 minutes of charging offers 3 hours of playtime. Earbuds only.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 10 min = 3 h.

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.

590mAh2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Akkukapazitaet: charging case 590 mAh (minimum).

580mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: charging case 580 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.

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.

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Case charging port

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Insert the USB-C charging cable into the charging case.

USB-C2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview lists a USB-C charging port on the case. The manual refers to the provided USB-C charging cable.

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.

120min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: charging case 2 hours with wired charging.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Ladezeit: empty charging case 120 minutes wired.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging the case by cable takes about 2 hours.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the case.

120min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: a full battery recharge of the charging case takes about 2 hours. The FAQ also says 2 hours for the case.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ spec box: charging case 2 hours.

Wireless charging

No1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026FAQ: no, OpenDots Air does not support wireless charging.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The product does not support wireless charging. Do not place it on a wireless charger.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026The charging case supports wired charging through USB-C only.

No12Reviewnetzwelt.de/soundcore-aeroclips/testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Data sheet: charging by USB-C and no Qi. The maker AeroClip 2 FAQ lists wireless charging as new on that model.

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

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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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No2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview lists an LED indicator, a USB-C port and a charging case button. No screen is listed.

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.

Touch, Pressure1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Tap on the JointArc or battery compartment and a pinch with a force sensor.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 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.

Touch2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview: the tap control area covers the entire C-bridge. Controls are double and triple taps.

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

Pressure3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Right pinch once raises the volume and left pinch once lowers it.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026A single pinch on the right earbud raises the volume and on the left lowers it.

Touch3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: volume by tap is off by default and is enabled by customising the tap controls in the app. Stored as touch because the earbud tap sets volume once assigned.

Gestures

Tap twice: play or pause, answer or end a call, Pinch twice: reject a call, Right pinch once: volume up, Left pinch once: volume down, Left pinch twice: previous track, Right pinch twice: next track3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Audio Control and Call Management pages: Tap x2 play or pause, R Pinch x1 volume up, L Pinch x1 volume down, L Pinch x2 previous track, R Pinch x2 next track, Tap x2 answer or hang up, Pinch x2 reject a call.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026How to Control: double-tap plays or pauses and answers or ends calls, double-pinch rejects a call, double-pinch left or right skips back or forward, single-pinch right raises and left lowers the volume.

Double tap: play or pause, answer a call, hang up a call, Triple tap: next track, reject an incoming call2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls table: double tap plays or pauses and answers a call, triple tap plays the next track and rejects a call. The table prints hang up as a double press. The maker FAQ says double tap. Single tap does nothing.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: double tap plays or pauses, answers and hangs up. Triple tap skips to the next track and rejects a call.

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Gesture functions can be customised in the Shokz App.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The Shokz App page: customize touch controls.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Choose different pinch or tap combinations in the Shokz App.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual says tap controls can be customised in the soundcore app.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: the controls can be customised in the soundcore app.

Voice assistant

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Voice assistant of the connected phone3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: voice assistant support is off by default and is turned on in the Controls settings of the app. The assistant is the connected phone's.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Dynamic Ear Detection Technology and Smart Wear Detection, which plays or pauses audio and can be turned off in the Shokz App.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wear Detection page: the earbuds detect whether they are worn and play or pause. It can be turned off in the Shokz App.

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Sensors

Force sensor1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page: the force sensor responds to your pinch.

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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

IP551Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Earbuds IP55. The charging case is not waterproof.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Schutzklasse: earbuds IP55, charging case not waterproof.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026IP Rating page: the earbuds meet IP55 under IEC 60529. It does not apply to the charging case.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Spec box: IP55.

IP553Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: IP55. The maker says AeroClip was upgraded to IP55 and some older packaging may still show IPX4. The manual SPECS table says IPX4 and the support spec list says IPX5. The maker comparison page and the Good Guys listing say IP55.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: IP55.

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Software

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Companion app

Shokz App1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Shokz App.

soundcore2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026App section: the soundcore app checks battery level, customises controls, sets dual connections and updates firmware.

App platforms

Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The guide shows the Apple and Google Play download for the Shokz App.

Android, iOS5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Download the soundcore app from the App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Shokz App: firmware updates and battery status.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The Shokz App page: update firmware.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026The Shokz App lets you download firmware updates.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update section: the app notifies when a new firmware version is found.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Update AeroClip's firmware to the latest version for free in the soundcore app.

Finding network

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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.

6.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: earbuds 6.3 g plus or minus 0.2 g.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Gewicht: earbuds 6.3 g +/- 0.2 g.

6g(0.2 oz)6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 6.0 g. The body text of the same page says 6.2 g, which is the AeroClip 2 figure, so the table is used.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6 g per bud. The charging case figure of 42 g is not stored because it may include the earbuds.14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6 g per earbud.

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

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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.

37.3g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: charging case 37.3 g plus or minus 2 g. Total 49.9 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-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Gewicht: charging case 37.3 g +/- 2 g.

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

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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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Hi-Res Audio Wireless6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 12 mm titanium-coated driver with Hi-Res Wireless. Read as the Hi-Res Audio Wireless mark. The page does not show the logo.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

OpenDots Air Earbuds, Charging Case, User Guide, Legal Information, App Card, Warranty Card1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026What's in the box list. No USB-C charging cable is included.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026What's in the Box page: earbuds, charging case, user guide, legal information, warranty card and app card.

AeroClip earbuds, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, Ear grips, medium and large2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wearing section: medium and large ear grips come with the package. Charging section: the provided USB-C charging cable. The earbuds and case are the product itself.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026M and L ear grips are in the accessory box.

Cables included

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Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: the provided USB-C charging cable. Length and the other connector are not stated.

Links

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Product page

shokz.com/products/opendots-air1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026US maker product page.

us.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbuds1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

de.shokz.com/products/opendots-air2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The German product page holds the full spec table.

service.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIAS4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Support product page for the AeroClip with a short spec list and the manuals. No standalone datasheet exists.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Online user guide, English. The PDF text extraction drops digits, so numbers were read from the German edition.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdf2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide for A3388, 8 pages. The SPECS table is on page 8.

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.

2years1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026US store: 2-year warranty.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Garantie: 2 Jahre.

1.5years7Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US store warranty page: Headphones, all series, 18 months. The page is a general policy and does not name the AeroClip. US market.

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