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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Focal Elex and the Shokz OpenMove, consider your usage and budget. The Focal Elex will offer superior sound quality for music enthusiasts seeking a rich, detailed listening experience, but they are a significant investment. On the other hand, the Shokz OpenMove is more budget-friendly, and its open-ear design is great for outdoor activities where you need to stay aware of your surroundings, like running. However, it won't match the audio fidelity of the Focal Elex. If you have the budget and prioritize audio quality for home listening, go for the Elex; if you need something affordable for active use, OpenMove is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.7
4.8
The Focal Elex is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
6.9
4.9
The Focal Elex is only fair for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove and Focal Elex are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Shokz OpenMove is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.3
5.0
The Focal Elex is very good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Focal Elex does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$749
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Focal Elex has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Focal Elex and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Focal Elex and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Elex | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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Focal Elex
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Golden Sound
Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
Shokz OpenMove
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Sound Guys
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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