Shokz · Updated July 2026
Shokz OpenSwim: price, specs & release date
The Shokz OpenSwim costs $149.95, #7 cheapest of 14 bone conduction headphones (median $150). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 21/100 pay-blind standing, #13 of 14 in class.
Verified Jul 10, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Slim, lightweight design that slips easily under a swim cap; Clear, enjoyable sound in the water via swimming mode.
- Skip if No Bluetooth, so useless for streaming or calls out of the pool is a dealbreaker.
Shokz OpenSwim, released 2019-07. 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 a good buy?
At $150, the Shokz OpenSwim is #7 cheapest of the 14 bone conduction headphones we track, where the median is $150. On the spec sheet, its charging time hours of 2 is the highest of the 9, its onboard storage of 4 GB is the lowest of the 6, and its battery life hours of 8 is below the median of the 14. By release date, it is the oldest of the 13 we date.
Evidence of Record
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- Outlets on record1 tested · 1 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — battery. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Shokz OpenSwim
Two whitelisted testers reviewed the Shokz OpenSwim: Tom's Guide (original model, 2023) and TechRadar (whose page covers the OpenSwim, formerly the Aftershokz Xtrainerz). Both call it excellent for swimmers -- lightweight, secure under a swim cap, with clear underwater sound via swimming mode. Both flag the lack of Bluetooth (no streaming or calls out of the pool), a high price versus rival bone-conduction models, and fiddly, dated MP3 file transfer. Tom's Guide measured only 5-6 hours of battery at top volume against the 8-hour rating.
Tested by Tom's Guide, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Slim, lightweight design that slips easily under a swim cap · 2 sources
- Clear, enjoyable sound in the water via swimming mode · 2 sources
- Comfortable, secure fit with no in-ear discomfort thanks to bone conduction · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- No Bluetooth, so useless for streaming or calls out of the pool · 2 sources
- Expensive for what it offers versus rival bone-conduction models · 2 sources
- MP3 file transfer and folder browsing is fiddly and dated · 2 sources
- Measured battery falls short of the 8-hour rating (5-6h at top volume)
Where reviewers disagree Battery life is the one split: Tom's Guide measured just 5-6 hours at top volume against the 8-hour rating, while TechRadar treated the eight-hour figure as accurate and 'fairly standard.'
The sources (2)
Battery life at top volume (tester's measurement): 5-6 hours (vs 8-hour rating)
They handled bass-heavy sounds well with an enjoyable amount of thump.
If you're listening at top volume, I would say that 8 hours is optimistic and based on my tests users should expect to get between 5 and 6 hours.
The big omission here is that lack of Bluetooth connectivity for wireless streaming, which hurts their use away from that swimming time.
Switch to swimming mode and you'll be impressed to still hear clear music even when you're splashing around.
As mentioned, the Shokz OpenSwim are a little prone to sound leakage out of the water so they're not a great bet when dealing with more conventional scenarios.
They're a little expensive for what they offer because, well, there's no Bluetooth and you can't use them to take calls either.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $149.95 MSRP $149.95 from shokz.com product page ("Regular price $149.95"); Tom's Guide review lists $149. |
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| Brand | Shokz |
| Released | 2019-07 |
| Transducer type | bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0, 7th gen) |
| Bluetooth version | — |
| Battery life hours | 8 |
| Charging time hours | 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 |
| Weight grams | 30 |
| Frequency response (Hz) | — |
| Onboard storage (GB) | 4 |
| Driver size (mm) | — |
| Mic type | — |
| Multi point pairing | No |
| Noise cancelling mic | No |
Source: shokz.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by tomsguide.com. The official shokz.com OpenSwim page confirms this is the MP3-only model (explicitly "4GB of MP3 Storage (Not Bluetooth Compatible)"), distinct from the Bluetooth-equipped OpenSwim Pro; it states 7th Generation Bone Conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0), 8-hour battery, 2-hour charge time, IP68, 30 g weight, 4GB storage, launch 2019.07, and Regular price $149.95. Tom's Guide's dated 19 June 2023 review corroborates the same unit: price $149, 8-hour rated battery, connectivity N/A (no Bluetooth), 4GB storage, IP68, ~30g weight, and 2-hour charge. Bluetooth version, frequency response, driver size, and microphone are not published for this model; multipoint pairing and noise-cancelling mic are false because the device has no Bluetooth and no microphone.
Is the Shokz OpenSwim worth it vs cheaper bone conduction headphones?
Shokz OpenSwim 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 | Battery life hours | Charging time hours | IP rating | Weight grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenSwim this | $149.95 | bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0, 7th gen) | 8 | 2 | IP68 | 30 |
| Mojawa Run Plus | $129.99 | bone conduction | 8 | — | IP68 | 29 |
| H2O Audio TRI 2 | $149.99 | bone conduction | 8.5 | 2 | IPX8 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Shokz OpenSwim?
Two whitelisted testers reviewed the Shokz OpenSwim: Tom's Guide (original model, 2023) and TechRadar (whose page covers the OpenSwim, formerly the Aftershokz Xtrainerz). Both call it excellent for swimmers -- lightweight, secure under a swim cap, with clear underwater sound via swimming mode. Both flag the lack of Bluetooth (no streaming or calls out of the pool), a high price versus rival bone-conduction models, and fiddly, dated MP3 file transfer. Tom's Guide measured only 5-6 hours of battery at top volume against the 8-hour rating. Praised: Slim, lightweight design that slips easily under a swim cap; Clear, enjoyable sound in the water via swimming mode; Comfortable, secure fit with no in-ear discomfort thanks to bone conduction. Flagged: No Bluetooth, so useless for streaming or calls out of the pool; Expensive for what it offers versus rival bone-conduction models; MP3 file transfer and folder browsing is fiddly and dated; Measured battery falls short of the 8-hour rating (5-6h at top volume). (From 2 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Shokz OpenSwim cost?
The Shokz OpenSwim has a US price of $149.95 (MSRP $149.95 from shokz.com product page ("Regular price $149.95"); Tom's Guide review lists $149.), as of 2026-07-10.
How does the Shokz OpenSwim compare on price?
At $150, the Shokz OpenSwim is #7 cheapest of the 14 bone conduction headphones we track, where the median is $150.
When was the Shokz OpenSwim released?
The Shokz OpenSwim was released 2019-07.
What are the Shokz OpenSwim's key specs?
Shokz OpenSwim (Shokz): transducerType bone conduction (PremiumPitch 2.0, 7th gen), batteryLifeHours 8, chargingTimeHours 2, ipRating IP68, weightGrams 30. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.
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