Shokz · Updated June 2026
Shokz OpenSwim Pro: price, specs & release date
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro costs $179.95, the most expensive bone conduction headphones (median $150). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 76/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 14 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Comfortable, secure fit that stays put across runs, strength work and swimming; Genuinely waterproof IP68, holds position on pool push-offs.
- Skip if Bass lacks punch; not for audiophiles or pure music streamers is a dealbreaker.
Shokz OpenSwim Pro, released 2024-06. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: shokz.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Shokz OpenSwim Pro a good buy?
At $180, the Shokz OpenSwim Pro is the most expensive of the 14 bone conduction headphones we track, where the median is $150. On the spec sheet, its bluetooth version of 5.4 is the highest of the 13, its charging time hours of 1 is the lowest of the 9, and its onboard storage of 32 GB is the highest of the 6. By release date, it is among the newer of the 13 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Shokz OpenSwim Pro
Two whitelisted testers, TechRadar and Tom's Guide, hands-on reviewed the Shokz OpenSwim Pro and rate it among the best bone-conduction headphones for multisport swimmers: comfortable, secure, genuinely waterproof (IP68), with both Bluetooth and 32GB onboard MP3. Both flag weak bass and the lack of USB-C. Neither published lab measurements.
Tested by TechRadar, Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Comfortable, secure fit that stays put across runs, strength work and swimming · 2 sources
- Genuinely waterproof IP68, holds position on pool push-offs · 2 sources
- Versatile Bluetooth plus 32GB onboard MP3 for in-water listening · 2 sources
- Best-in-class bone-conduction sound, especially impressive submerged
Commonly flagged
- Bass lacks punch; not for audiophiles or pure music streamers · 2 sources
- No USB-C; proprietary/regular cable is less convenient · 2 sources
- Falls short of rated battery life at high volume
- Premium price, joint-most expensive in Shokz's range
Where reviewers disagree The two split on value: TechRadar rates it 'Competitively priced' (Value 5/5) and a 'comparably affordable' headset, while Tom's Guide calls it 'more expensive than any others I've tested' and lists price as its leading con.
The sources (2)
the Shokz Openswim Pro are some of the best waterproof headphones we've ever tried
The device only weighs 27.3 grams, which means there's little to no ear fatigue.
It's a shame that the included cable uses a regular USB connection rather than the newer, increasingly popular, and more versatile USB-C connection.
the first time you swim with the headphones it's impossible not to be impressed at how good they sound via vibrations alone
They didn't move at all during runs and bike rides, or when doing strength workouts where I was jumping up and down from the floor.
always find they come up short of the listed battery life by at least an hour if you have the volume raised to near the max
Specifications
| Price (US) | $179.95 Current retail price; MSRP at launch was $229.95 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz |
| Released | 2024-06 |
| Transducer type | bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0+, 8th gen) |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Battery life hours | 9 |
| Charging time hours | 1 |
| IP rating | IP68 |
| Weight grams | 27.3 |
| Frequency response (Hz) | — |
| Onboard storage (GB) | 32 |
| Driver size (mm) | — |
| Mic type | — |
| Multi point pairing | Yes |
| Noise cancelling mic | No |
Source: shokz.com (verified 2026-06-26) · corroborated by yourswimlog.com. Price $179.95 confirmed at shokz.com, Micro Center, and REI (sale from $229.95 MSRP). BT 5.4, IP68, 32GB onboard storage, 9h Bluetooth battery, 1h charge, 27.3g confirmed via Shokz spec sheet. No external microphone (designed for underwater use). Frequency response not published by Shokz for this model. Multipoint confirmed.
Is the Shokz OpenSwim Pro worth it vs cheaper bone conduction headphones?
Shokz OpenSwim Pro against its closest cheaper and pricier bone conduction headphones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked →
| Product | Price | Transducer type | Bluetooth version | Battery life hours | Charging time hours | IP rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenSwim Pro this | $179.95 | bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0+, 8th gen) | 5.4 | 9 | 1 | IP68 |
| Suunto Wing | $169 | bone conduction | 5.2 | 10 | 1 | IP67 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Shokz OpenSwim Pro?
Two whitelisted testers, TechRadar and Tom's Guide, hands-on reviewed the Shokz OpenSwim Pro and rate it among the best bone-conduction headphones for multisport swimmers: comfortable, secure, genuinely waterproof (IP68), with both Bluetooth and 32GB onboard MP3. Both flag weak bass and the lack of USB-C. Neither published lab measurements. Praised: Comfortable, secure fit that stays put across runs, strength work and swimming; Genuinely waterproof IP68, holds position on pool push-offs; Versatile Bluetooth plus 32GB onboard MP3 for in-water listening; Best-in-class bone-conduction sound, especially impressive submerged. Flagged: Bass lacks punch; not for audiophiles or pure music streamers; No USB-C; proprietary/regular cable is less convenient; Falls short of rated battery life at high volume; Premium price, joint-most expensive in Shokz's range. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Shokz OpenSwim Pro cost?
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro has a US price of $179.95 (Current retail price; MSRP at launch was $229.95), as of 2026-06-26.
How does the Shokz OpenSwim Pro compare on price?
At $180, the Shokz OpenSwim Pro is the most expensive of the 14 bone conduction headphones we track, where the median is $150.
When was the Shokz OpenSwim Pro released?
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro was released 2024-06.
What are the Shokz OpenSwim Pro's key specs?
Shokz OpenSwim Pro (Shokz): transducerType bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0+, 8th gen), bluetoothVersion 5.4, batteryLifeHours 9, chargingTimeHours 1, ipRating IP68. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-26.
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