SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro - Open-Ear Bluetooth & MP3 Bone Conduction Sport Headphones, Swimming Headphones, IP68 Waterproof, Grey

I read all of the reviews, including the 1-star reviews. I was a little nervous purchasing these headphones. I bought them for when I was swimming laps in an indoor pool, since doing it in silence was very boring. I personally love these headphones. The Bluetooth will not work when the headphones are underwater, but I am married to a tech nerd, and he informed me I can legally use a website to make YouTube videos into an MP3 file by copying the URL over and downloading them to my PC then adding them to the headphones. I use these while swimming in MP3 mode the Bluetooth works great outside of the water, and I am very aware of my surroundings even when playing music at full volume. When wearing a swim cap. I find the headphones comfortable, I just leave my ears out because I don't want my hair to get wet, but this is not an issue because Shockz has provides ear plugs, and I wear them when I swim. I like the fit of these headphones, and there is a little extra room behind my head, which is good for me because it makes them extremely easy to wear. The headphones feel very durable and good quality, along with the sound quality being don't expect them to be noise canceling, but the sound quality is good for what they are.

I just started getting back into swimming. I had the Swimp3 players 15 years ago that made swimming a lot less dull and was looking for whatever the new version of that was. These are better for a host of reasons. First, they stay in place pretty darn well. My old mp3 player was bulky on the side of my goggle strap, and if I did butterfly, they would fling around and I had to stop to fix them. These stay put just fine, even when I jumped in the water from the pool deck. It does feel a little weird to put these on and then to put my cap over the ear part (I can't have my ears out of my cap entirely or it would pop off and/or drive me nuts), but I sort of got used to it. There were some times that I had to tug down the sides of my cap over my ears because it was riding up, but that may have been unrelated to this device. The back of the neck portion stayed outside my cap the whole time and if it moved around at all, I didn't notice it. These are also plenty loud. I had to click them down a few notches from the max volume to be a comfy listening volume. I didn't use the earplugs, but had no problem hearing them clearly, whether or not my head was underwater. With my old mp3 player, I could hear them somewhat even when they weren't on my face. I could tell that some other people could hear it somewhat, too, since I got some funny looks when my music started playing. But with these Shokz, it didn't seem like anyone else could hear them. It is annoying to me that there isn't more playlist control (song order, etc.) and that there's no way to transmit tunes via bluetooth from my phone directly to the device. But I will say that the magnetic USB charging/data cable is pretty slick. It clicked on so easily that I didn't even think it was really plugged in until I saw the light and it auto-opened the file window on my computer. One thing I was really happy about is that it can play M4A files, no problem. I was worried that I'd have to do some lame mp3 conversion to get them to play, but I didn't. I just made a playlist in iTunes (all individually purchased music) and copy/pasted into the file window for the Shokz. Room for improvement in future models? Sure. But for now, this is a HUGE upgrade over my 15-year-old version and it works well enough for me to be very happy with them.

I’d easily give these 5 stars. The SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro headphones impressed me right away with how lightweight and comfortable the open‑ear design is compared to typical earbuds. The button responsiveness is quick and simple, so skipping tracks or adjusting volume while moving around is easy without fumbling. Even though they’re open‑ear, the sound control and noise handling are better than I expected for workouts or outdoor use, and the microphone works clearly enough for quick calls. The battery life has been solid, lasting through long workout sessions and multiple uses before needing a recharge. I also like that the design isn’t overly bulky, which keeps them comfortable for running or longer wear. The included carrying case is a nice addition for storage and travel so they don’t get tossed around in a bag. Overall, the combination of reliable controls, strong battery performance, comfortable fit, and thoughtful accessories makes these some of the best Bluetooth headphones I’ve personally used.

First, the bad: I hate the app! The app is necessary to switch to swimming mode, and uploaded music plays in shuffle or sequential mode only. No playlists. Quickly pressing the button 2 or 3 times makes it skip to the next song or go back, so you do have some control over what's playing while swimming. The app doesn't let me see the uploaded songs at all. I can see and order the files when it's connected to my computer. Connecting to a Mac requires a cheap usb-a to usb-c converter since the cord only comes in usb-a. I wish I could upload audio via Bluetooth. The good: Well made! I've had mine since June 2024, and use them every single day. I've fallen asleep wearing them. They're very good for walking in public because it's just safer to not cancel noise when walking around the world. The sound is good. Plus, it's nice to be able to talk to someone and keep my music playing. I swim with them in the summer at a lake. They stay on my head well, though I wouldn't try to jump in with them. Since lake water is not clear, I wish it had something to attach it to me, like a lanyard, in case it got loose, but so far no problems. I've been able to listen using Bluetooth in the water as long as my phone is within 30 feet. Even with their issues, these are 5 stars because they've held up for years and have made swimming so much more fun. I use these more than my car.

The sound quality is surprisingly good. The "standard mode" sounds better in the open air but overly bassy underwater. "Swim mode", no surprise, sounds a lot better under the water, but is a bit thin in the air. Sound quality not as good as premium headphones or earbuds, but much better than cheap ones. Unlike either one, these are waterproof and don't cover your ears, leaving you free to hear important ambient sounds like "watch out" or "help me!". You have to use "Mp3 mode" when swimming, as bluetooth doesn't travel well through water, so it will be necessary to transfer some old-fashioned mp3 or mp4 files onto the headset. Playback order seems to be alphanumeric, so rename the files if you want a particular play order. If you download the Shokz app, you can apparently set the playlist to shuffle. Save the serial number from the box, or be prepared to try and read incredibly tiny numbers off the headset itself (really super tiny). You will need this number in order to register and use the Shokz app. Bluetooth mode could be nice for open-air situations where you want to keep your ears available for important sounds like screeching brakes, like jogging or riding a bike. The main downside, when swimming, is air bubbles. I assume this issue would happen with any other swim audio system, and is not particular to Shokz. I breath out whenever my face is in the water, which means a lot of bubbles are passing my ears on the way to the surface. Normally, I don't really notice them, but they seem really loud when I am listening to music. For this reason, I wouldn't recommend the Shokz for listening to very quiet, low key music while swimming (say, Nora Jones, for example). On the other hand, the Ramones, or maybe the 1812 0verture can withstand a few noisy bubbles. The provided ear plugs would probably help with this, but I don't mind enough to stick them in my ears and then search for them in the pool, when they eventually fall out. Besides, I like the Ramones.

Bought these for my wife after getting a set of the open run for myself. After trying them at the local aquatics center, she decided that she wanted a different set that go in the ear. This was personal preference. Our aquatics center is indoors and so it is very noisy, but you don’t tend to notice. She decided she liked in the ear buds for this location because the do block sound. I took them and used them. They get plenty load for me and I enjoyed them even in the aquatics center, but I did notice when listening to music outside, I was able to hear it very clearly until I entered the aquatics center. In the aquatics center I could hear well enough after taking the volume to about 3/4. Later I found my wife had “appropriated” the headphones for when she does yard work. Summary: if you want waterproof headphones that are open ear (very easy to hear surroundings) and don’t want to have the noise isolation of in ear buds, then these are for you. They don’t have the strongest bass, but I was happy with the sound quality and comfort.

These are a product that I'm shocked (no pun intended) at how much they have changed the game for swimming (and other activities). For background, I'm no expert swimmer, but am an Ironman triathlete (completed 4 full length). These have changed my entire outlook on training. Fairly easy to setup. Charge, familiarize yourself with the controls, and get used to the feeling on headphones not in your ear. Swimming: Absolute game changer. Make sure you change the setting to MP3 setting, bluetooth doesn't work underwater. You can download the app and connect to your phone, but I would recommend knowing the button controls. Once you dial in the swim settings, side load MP3s, get into a comfortable position, it's absolute magic. Some of the reviews mention can't hear out of water - settings must be off, bluetooth must be on, something is wrong. AGAIN - MP3 mode, swim EQ mode, and your are golden. I have swam 6000 meters over the last 2 weeks, and listening to music flawlessly. Even between sets. Freestyle, other strokes, pool, open water. Barely tell they are on, no discomfort with goggles, cap, etc. Running/Cycling: -Again, make sure mode is back out of swim EQ mode, and the sound quality is better. Hitting 30MPH on the bike you will experience some wind noise, but still better then one headphone (I previously used one right ear air pod or one wired apple headphone as the AirPods would come lose or die on long rides). These eliminate all that stress with better sound quality 90% of the time. -Make sure back into bluetooth mode and you can stream anything from phone. Some quirks that were basically only annoying: -The controls aren't the same for each Shokz model. When searching online be careful to learn the controls for FF, Rew, skip song, etc. Some trial and error and using I'm now familiar. -The charge and data transfer cable is proprietary. I got some Shokz 710 to usb adapters so I'm not out of luck when traveling or can't find the proprietary cable. -Sideloading MP3s for non-bluetooth mode is kind of annoying, which I knew it was going to be but it's not entirely clear. We are heavy spotify and Amazon music users. We have thousands of songs in our libraries, but those songs can only be downloaded if the song or album is actually purchased (OUTSIDE OF THE MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION). Turns out only 300 of our 10K songs were purchased over the years, which highly limits what can be downloaded and trasnferred for MP3/Swim mode. There are some hacky ways to convert podcasts to MP3s, etc. but it's not super easy. -The battery life isn't quite as great as the Open Pro 2 that my wife as , but it's sufficient. The charger on those is USB C as well, which I'm sure the next generation of will convert to. If you are on the fence, figure out the purchasing of MP3s and these work well for swimming. If you won't use for swimming get the non open swim version with USB C charging. If you ever will swim with these or will do any training in the pool - ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER.

I guess it's amazing you can hear music while swimming at all, but I find the sound goes in and out which is annoying. It's fine for crawl but cuts out totally on backstroke. I have them pretty tight against my head with bathing cap.

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Sehr gut, genau das was ich wollte

Sportif régulier j'ai eu pas mal d'écouteurs filaires et sans fil ( Bragi Dash / Jabra Sport Pulse / JBL Reflect Mini NC TWS ) J'ai eu l'occasion de tester ces écouteurs et ils sont bluffant sous l'eau par leur qualité sonore. Ils ont également une bonne autonomie tant que l'on ne mets pas le son au maximum. Ils sont également très bon pour la course à pied et permettent d'écouter de la musique tout en discutant avec une personne à côté de soi, et ils sont sécurisant permettant de rester averti de son environnent. Ils sont assez bon pour faire du vélo mais un peu + limités dans le sens où le vent viens créer du bruit dans l'oreille.

¡Son muy buenos! El sonido en la alberca es excelente y la batería dura bastante. También funcionan muy bien para tomar llamadas.

Após usar por mais de 6 meses na piscina e em águas abertas, o item se mostrou de boa qualidade. A bateria é ok: geralmente dura uma semana e carrega rápido. Se ajustado corretamente, a qualidade do som vai de mediana a boa — não espere alta qualidade. Às vezes tenho dificuldade para conectar ao Bluetooth do meu celular e acabo perdendo um pouco de tempo, mas isso não ocorre com frequência. Se você ama nadar e escutar música, a compra vale muito a pena.