SHOKZOpenSwim Pro - Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones & 32GB MP3 Player, IP68 Waterproof, Bone Conduction Headphones, Secure Fit for Workouts, Running and Swimming, Built-in Microphone, App, Red

Difficult trying to decide to award 4-stars or 5-stars.PLUS's: These are an excellent product, super-comfortable, stay on, have a LONG battery life, and work very well. With the phone app (pretty necessary) and the included USB cable, it's pretty intuitive to load MP3s from computer into the headphones. Bluetooth also works very well between iphone and headphones. These bone-conduction headphones are optimized for swimming and they seem to be well thought out, very well made, comfortable, durable, and include everything you need including a perfect case of some kind of soft rubbery material that feels good in the hands and is just the right size. Sound quality when both ears are mostly submerged (backstroke) is just perfectly amazing - very full and accurately pleasing sound. But...MINUS's: The sound quality when the ears are NOT fully underwater is somewhat tinny and disappointing - even when not in 'swim mode'. In 'swim mode' while swimming, each time one side of the head raises out of water (breaststroke, fly, crawl) that ear's volume and quality decreases markedly. That really does reduce the pleasure of listening to music and audiobooks while swimming laps. The controls are minimalist and clever and you'll need to learn how to find the right button and clicks to increase or decrease the volume, change from MP3 to Bluetooth mode, pause, skip forward and back, etc.So, they're kinda expensive and I'm happy with them and use them all the time but I'm not totally thrilled with the sound when I'm listening out of the water, swimming freestyle, etc.

The SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro is a game-changer for both swimming and running! The bone conduction technology delivers clear, high-quality sound, allowing me to enjoy my favorite music without needing traditional earbuds. Whether I'm in the pool or out on a run, the fit is super comfortable and stays securely in place.I love that it's fully waterproof, making it perfect for long swim sessions, and it performs just as well for outdoor runs—no worrying about sweat or rain. The battery life is impressive, and the controls are easy to use, even on the go.If you're looking for a versatile, high-quality audio solution for swimming, running, or any active lifestyle, this is a must-have! Highly recommend

I really enjoy listening to music as I workout, and these are the perfect addition to my swim workouts.Pros:- Sound quality is good, especially in the water.- They stay on snug, only fell of once but I slid into the water in an odd way.- Easy to upload MP3s (or other audio files).Cons:- Occasionally I have to reset the earbuds because MP3s won't play, still haven't figured this out I'm not sure if my playlist is ending. Even when I skip tracks and reboot I can't get them to play, I need to do a full reset, this only happens once after every couple of uses though.- Doesn't sound as good as AirPods Pro or other in ear/over ear headphones. This is to be expected though considering the nature of the design and waterproofing, so I don't mind.- I attempted using these for work calls but my coworker complained about the mic. Not really the purpose of this headset so I don't mind, I've seen reviews online mentioning how they use it for calls though so I would argue those are misleading.Overall great headset for what it is made for. If you aren't a swimmer I would recommend some AirPod pros or something else, if you want to use something in the water though these are great!Overall great headphones for a swim workout.

I’ve tried numerous different headphone option for swim workouts. The last few years I had been using the H20 audio mp3 player and earbuds. I found the shokz openswim pros to be a much better option and are now my go to for swim days. Sound quality is all relative. These headphones obviously will not sound as good as over ear sound canceling headphones or even AirPods. But relative to other under water options I found these to have great sound, even while swimming without ear plugs. Volume level was great, could hear things well with volume well bellow max. Underwater the base can get muffled so very bass heavy songs may not sound great, but it’s still better than the alternative - worse sounding options or god forbid swimming without music, which is for insane people. The headphones didn’t move, stayed in place over longer swims, flip turns etc. controls are easy to use and function well. Can easily hear your surroundings including people asking to share a lane. I had tried the finis bone conduction headphones years ago and the tech in the openswim is much much better - better sounding, consistent sound under water, smaller footprint. In ear earbuds rely on a solid waterproof seal in your ear so are pretty inconsistent and slide around a bunch once you get a little water in there. And not having to clip anything onto goggle strap is also a plus - super easy to pop on and get swimming. Also, I only use the mp3 play functionality in water. Using Bluetooth for a swim is worthless😑, which is to be expected. If you’re looking for Bluetooth headset options for swims you won’t find any. This is the longest review I’ve ever written. Must mean these things are pretty solid and were a pleasant surprise.