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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more immersive musical experience and prioritize voice call quality, you might prefer the Apple Earpods, and they're also more affordable. However, if you need earphones for regular exercise or outdoor activities, the Shokz OpenMove, with its bone conduction technology and sweatproof certification, would be better suited, although they come at a higher cost. The Shokz OpenMove are also newer and typically offer better durability and are designed to allow external sounds in, which can be essential for safety in outdoor environments. The Apple Earpods might not be as suitable for exercise due to lower scores in use during exercise and they are not sweatproof. It's important to align your choice with your primary activities and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Earpods
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.8
4.8
The Apple Earpods is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
8.3
4.9
The Apple Earpods is very good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove and Apple Earpods are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Shokz OpenMove is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.4
5.0
The Apple Earpods is good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Apple Earpods does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Apple Earpods has a price of $20 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality, while the Apple Earpods has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
8.0
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Earpods to be very good for phone calls, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Apple Earpods and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Apple Earpods and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Earpods | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2012 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.5 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | Integrated | |
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Apple Earpods
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Michael Andronico | May 2023
"Apple’s wired buds sound just fine for the price, and their handy inline controls and clear microphone give them an edge on wireless earbuds that are much more expensive. Plus, you never have to worry about running out of battery — or worse, a stray earbud going missing."
Shokz OpenMove
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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