Shokz OpenSwim Pro, bone-conduction headphones

Shokz OpenSwim Pro Headphones - 32GB and 9-Hour Battery

Published on 09/24/2026 at 11:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Shokz OpenSwim Pro headphones combine Bluetooth 5.4, 32GB storage, IP68 protection, and up to 9 hours of battery life. Bluetooth stops underwater, so swimming uses MP3 mode.

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Shokz OpenSwim Pro headphones bring bone-conduction audio to pool sessions and dry-land workouts with Bluetooth 5.4, built-in storage, and an open-ear frame. The model launched in June 2024 and weighs 27.3 g, according to Shokz's US product information.

Built for Water and Land

The headphones carry an IP68 rating and can be submerged in up to 2 meters of fresh water under controlled laboratory conditions. Bluetooth 5.4 works on land, while water disrupts the signal underwater, so the built-in MP3 mode handles swimming playback.

The open-ear design leaves the ear canals uncovered. Shokz includes swimming earplugs, a silicone carrying case, a 4-pin magnetic charging cable, and user instructions in the box.

Storage Battery and Compatibility

OpenSwim Pro has 32GB of integrated storage and supports MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, and WMA files. Shokz estimates more than 8,000 regular-quality songs, while higher-quality files reduce the number that fits.

Battery life reaches up to 9 hours in Bluetooth mode and up to 6 hours in MP3 mode. A full charge takes about 1.5 hours, and a 10-minute charge provides up to 3 hours of music playback. The headphones pair with mobile phones, PCs, TVs, and smartwatches through Bluetooth, but underwater listening requires files stored on the device.

OpenSwim Pro Compared With OpenSwim

The original OpenSwim has 4GB of storage, MP3 playback only, up to 8 hours of battery life, and a 2-hour charging time. OpenSwim Pro adds Bluetooth, 32GB of storage, a microphone, and a shorter 1.5-hour charging time.

The difference is practical rather than cosmetic. OpenSwim Pro supports streaming and calls on land, then switches to stored audio for swimming. Its 32GB capacity also exceeds the predecessor's 4GB capacity, while the IP68 rating and open-ear format remain central to both models.

Price and Use Case

Shokz lists OpenSwim Pro at $229.99 (as of 09/24/2026) at Target, while Shokz's own US page lists $229.95. The official product page includes a 2-year warranty, and Target lists the same warranty period.

The model fits swimmers who want audio without earbuds and athletes who need their ears open above water. Its main limitation is the Bluetooth boundary: streaming services do not work underwater, so pool listening requires compatible files transferred to the headphones before the session.

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