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Shokz OpenSwim Pro review

Shokz's swim headphone with Bluetooth for land and 32 GB of MP3 storage for the water.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 7, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.2
Ease of use (25%)
7.6
Value (35%)
6.8

OpenSwim Pro is on this list for runners who also swim and want the Shokz name on their multisport gear. It combines Bluetooth 5.4 for land with 32 GB of MP3 storage for the water, and the Shokz app adds a Swimming EQ mode and playlist control. The IP68 rating extends to the microphone. Battery life is 9 hours over Bluetooth and 6 hours in MP3 mode, and it weighs 27.3 g, lighter than Mojawa Run Plus or Nank Runner Diver2. It comes in one universal size. For this list's audience, there are two catches. First, at $229.95 it costs more than twice as much as Mojawa Run Plus, which has similar waterproofing and storage. Second, Shokz's own product page warns that cycling or driving with OpenSwim Pro may distract you and asks buyers to stay aware of traffic. If you rarely swim, OpenRun Pro 2 is the better buy for less.

Who it is for

Triathletes and swimmers who also run and want the most established waterproof model.

Price

$229.95 per pair on the Shokz US store.

Regular price $229.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

  • IP68 waterproofing, including the microphone
  • 32 GB of MP3 storage plus Bluetooth 5.4
  • 9 hours with Bluetooth or 6 hours in MP3 mode
  • 27.3 g
  • Swimming EQ mode and playlist control in the Shokz app

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Most established swim model, with Shokz's 2-year warranty
  • Strength: Light for a swim headphone at 27.3 g
  • Strength: Waterproof microphone for calls after a swim
  • Weakness: Most expensive pick at $229.95
  • Weakness: Shokz warns that cycling or driving with it may distract you
  • Weakness: One universal size

Key facts

  • Price: $229.95
  • Battery: 9 hours (Bluetooth), 6 hours (MP3)
  • Water rating: IP68
  • Weight: 27.3 g

Where it ranks

Shokz OpenSwim Pro is No. 8 in our Best Bone Conduction Headphones verdict.

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