SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro Bone Conduction Sports Headphones, IP68 Waterproof Open-Ear Wireless Earphones with Bluetooth 5.4, 32GB of MP3 Storage, Noise Cancelling Mics, 9h Playtime for Running, Swimming-RedCarbonfree Certified

Swimming or not these headphones have been the best purchase I have made in years. They take a little getting used to buy honestly after 3 months I can not see myself without them. Inuse them for swimming and for daily use. Quality of sound is very very good. In the pool you benefit from the use of the provided ear plugs to maintain a steady volume and flow of sound. Pool use also requires the use of using mp3 storage on the device as Bluetooth will not work under water. Everyday use is amazing as you can still hear your surroundings. So comfortable after a while you forget you have them on. Great piece of tech.

Excellent quality, lightweight, great battery life, comfortable! And don’t fall off while swimming!Prior to these I quickly worked my way through two pairs of cheap versions. Both pairs failed within a couple of months. I decided to invest in these and wow they are perfect! Thin and small design but fit well on my big head. Very easy to setup and use in the swimming pool. Secure case to protect them.Loud volume levels too - works best with earplugs. MP3 mode for swimming allows me to dive (if you pardon the pun) into my old iTunes playlists from 2009 adding some spice to the swimming experience.Very happy!

I have been using these for 9 months. I love them. They completely transform my lap swimming. Fit is good even with my small head. Sound is excellent, for the job at hand; lets not confuse them with headphones made for sound quality. The controls are easy to use and remember. However, file management is limited. It is not possible to jump between different genres of music or podcasts or audiobooks stored in different folders. Basically, they play every audio file in their particular sort order or randomly. Works brilliantly for a single audiobook or single playlist. The other issue I have is the changing/data connection. After 9 months I am having issues making the data connection to my PC. Almost at the point of making a warranty claim. I would get a replacement pair because they really are brilliant.

Just brilliant - work very well. Definitely work in the pool [I tested them]. Sound quality is super. The mp3 option is vital - easy to use and sound is good.

Absolutely love them and cant swim without them. Definitely need to use the swim ear plugs when listening to them as it stops the music level adjusting when your ear is out of the water. Easy to use and great quality, battery life is great too! Great to use round the house too and still be able to hear the kids (take that as an advantage or disadvantage!!)

I thought this was amazing, I purchased it and received it within a week. I’ve swam with it using both Bluetooth and mp3 and both worked really well. The Bluetooth started to cut out but that was because of the range of Bluetooth. The mp3 function is better but very basic in terms of control. I thought I had finally found a good pair of “headphones” for swimming and general workouts.I’ve used it for the last 3 days and within those 3 days I’ve used it twice for swimming in an indoor pool. Alll has worked well until just now when I have turned it on and it’s just gone crazy, the volume is turning itself down, it’s switching between various modes and function and disconnecting from my phone all together. Doesn’t seem like it has survived two swims. I’m returning it tomorrow!!!

Shokz OpenSwim Pro Review:I previously owned a pair of Shokz Aeropex for over three years, but after they broke, I decided to upgrade to the OpenSwim Pro. I was drawn to their waterproof rating, making them ideal for swimming, and the promise of improved battery life.I’m giving these a 3 out of 5 because for me they fall short in one major area and that is for swimming or more specifically how you can get music on them for swimming. Let me explain.Overall Rating: 3/5 StarIn the Box:• Headphone: obviously….• Warranty Card: A two-year warranty is fantastic, and having used it before, I can attest to the smooth process. Just ensure you register the headphones immediately and keep proof of registration.• Case: The silicone travel case is a nice touch.• Ear and Nose Plugs: They come with a small box of ear and nose protectors, which is a nice little additionBuild Quality & Fit: (4/5 Star)As expected with Shokz, the build quality is excellent. If you’re new to Shokz headphones, you’ll find that they fit very well and stay in place with minimal adjustment, despite their appearance. The silicone material feels sleek and comfortable. However, compared to the Aeropex, the band isn’t as tight, which makes them feel slightly less secure if the band sits too high. The band can also be annoying if you wear a hat when out walking as the hat will press down so moving the headphones out of place which will then need some adjusting but it’s to be expected I guess.One major improvement over the Aeropex is the metallic buttons. They feel much better I would go as far as to say that they are easier to feel and more responsive, especially for actions like double-tapping to skip tracks—this is something that I found was not great on the Aeropex but works great with these.Sound Quality: (4/5 Star)It’s essential to know that these aren’t designed to match the sound quality of inner earphones, they’re really intended for running, where being aware of your surroundings is crucial. That said, the sound quality is impressive, though at higher volumes, the vibrations can become noticeable, causing a slight itch. But…you eventually get to this to the point I never notice it.For general use, such as background music at my desk, they perform really well. With ear protectors in, the volume increases massively, which is particularly useful on a plane. While running, the sound is great, though high-traffic areas or areas of construction can drown out the audio.The Shokz app offers some EQ modes, They mainly reduce bass, this may sound strance when not in the water but underwater the base would overpower vocals so I think this would be very useful in the water.Battery & Charging: (4/5 Star)The battery life on the OpenSwim Pro is solid—I’ve yet to fully run out of charge. However, I did come close once because they didn’t charge overnight. The reason? The magnetic charging cable is more rigid than the one that came with the Aeropex, and it is easily disconnected if not placed carefully. In my case, the cable popped out of the port without me noticing, so they were not on charge overnight. There is a red indicator to say its charging and it goes blue when done but I just didn’t see it.The magnetic connection is strong but can be easily dislodged due to the cable’s thickness and rigidity, which is a bit of a pain. This is likely necessary because the cable is also used for transferring music, but it’s something to be mindful of when setting the headphones to charge. Additionally, unlike the Aeropex, which included two charging cables, the OpenSwim Pro only comes with one—disappointing at this price point.On the plus side, I stuck them on charge for 10 minutes, and that seemed to take the battery from 20% to around 60%... or at least this is what my iPhone indicator said, this was more than enough to get through the rest of the afternoon. The battery is rated to last longer than the Aeropex, which is definitely a bonus.Transferring Music & the App: (1/5 Star)Here’s where the OpenSwim Pro falls short. The biggest disappointment and the reason for the 3/5 rating—is the lack of seamless music transfer. You can’t download music from Spotify or other streaming services through the app; instead, you must manually transfer MP3 files from your computer. In an age where streaming dominates, this feels like a significant oversight, especially given the price point. If Shokz were to enable music downloads over Bluetooth in a future update, this would be a five-star product.For me it’s the biggest let down because I don’t have MP3s and I would imagine a majority of people stream now, so to get MP3’s I’d need to buy songs on MP3 which just adds to the overall cost.Swimming: (N/A)Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to get music onto the headset yet, so I can’t rate this feature. I hope to update this review once I’ve had the chance to test it.Overall: 3/5 StarThe build and sound quality of the OpenSwim Pro are excellent, and they’re comfortable for extended use, whether running or listening to background music at work. However, the inability to transfer music from streaming services is a significant letdown, making the price hard to justify. My hope is that Shokz will address this in a future update, but it’s more likely this feature will be saved for their next model.If you’re a dedicated swimmer who can overlook the MP3 issue, these will be for you but, if you only swim now and then and primarily use headphones for running or daily activities, I’d recommend going with the Aeropex instead, they are cheaper and (minus the swimming side of things) does the job very well.