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Is the OpenSwim Pro the Best Headphone for Swimmers?

The Shokz OpenSwim Pro is engineered for swimmers and triathletes who want music in the water without sacrificing the open-ear comfort and awareness that traditional waterproof earbuds cost you. An IP68 waterproof rating means the OpenSwim Pro can be submerged up to 2 meters for up to 2 hours, making it genuinely swim-proof for pool sessions, open-water training, and triathlon racing. Dual-mode playback lets you switch between Bluetooth for dry-land use and onboard MP3 mode in the water at the press of a button or via the Shokz app, so your playlist transitions as seamlessly as your training does. The open-ear bone conduction design leaves your ear canals fully unobstructed for better water feel and full awareness during open-water swims.

The OpenSwim Pro's bone conduction transducers transmit audio clearly even when fully submerged, eliminating the muffled, unreliable sound that plagues most waterproof earbuds. The secure, ergonomic frame is engineered to hold position through flip turns, hard intervals, and chaotic open-water starts without adjustment. Onboard storage handles your swim playlist when Bluetooth isn't an option, removing the need for a separate waterproof MP3 player or a bulky phone case poolside. Available in Red and Gray, the OpenSwim Pro is purpose-built for competitive swimmers, triathletes, and open-water athletes who take their training seriously in any conditions.

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All the specs

Water Resistance
IP68 (up to 2 meters for 2 hours)
Playback Modes
Bluetooth and onboard MP3
Audio Technology
Bone conduction transducers
Design
Open-ear, no ear canal insertion
Colors
Red, Gray

FAQ

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Can the OpenSwim Pro play music while I am actually swimming?

Yes. In MP3 mode, audio is stored onboard and plays through bone conduction even when fully submerged. Bluetooth does not work underwater, but the MP3 mode is designed specifically for in-water use and switches over with a single button press or through the Shokz app.

How deep can the OpenSwim Pro go?

The OpenSwim Pro carries an IP68 waterproof rating and can be submerged up to 2 meters for up to 2 hours, which covers pool swimming, open-water training, and triathlon racing without concern.

Will the OpenSwim Pro stay in place during flip turns and hard efforts?

Yes. The ergonomic frame is specifically designed for aquatic use and holds securely without earplugs or ear fins. The bone conduction design sits outside the ear canal entirely, making it compatible with swim caps and earplugs if you prefer to use them.

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