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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HifiMan Sundara offers superior sound quality, soundstage, and comfort, making them excellent for immersive music listening and TV/video, but they are not suitable for calls or meetings since they lack a microphone and do not isolate noise well. They are wired, have a detachable cable, and are rather heavy. On the other hand, the Shokz OpenMove has a microphone, is wireless, and bone conduction technology allows you to stay aware of your surroundings, which is safer for outdoor exercise; however, their overall sound quality is lower. The OpenMove is also lighter, more portable, and suitable for sweaty activities, yet it wouldn't be the best for immersive listening experiences. Choose Sundara for critical listening in quiet environments or OpenMove for convenience and outdoor activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
9.3
4.8
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
7.2
4.9
The HifiMan Sundara is good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
5.0
The HifiMan Sundara is very good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The HifiMan Sundara does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$279
$80
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The HifiMan Sundara has a price of $279 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove and HifiMan Sundara are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The HifiMan Sundara and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.2
8.5
The Shokz OpenMove and HifiMan Sundara both have very good build quality.
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How the HifiMan Sundara and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Sundara | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$279 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 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 | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 394.6 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | July 2023
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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