Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was a little bit hesitant to try these Shokz because my first experience with a Shokz headset was not very good. I found them uncomfortable to wear for any period of time. Plus, it took some getting used to bone conduction sound. These SWIMPRO, however, are another story. They are indeed comfortable to wear. And the sound is great - rich sound, with all the benefits of one conduction (you do not have to put them in your dirty ears, you can still hear sounds around you for better situational awareness/safety reasons, and this model has the added benefit of being made to wear in the pool. The package contains a set of regular ear plugs which I found necessary to achieve the great sound while underwater. There are two modes for playing music: Bluetooth and MP3 (the headset has a folder with about 30GB of space for storing music MP3 files). What you want to do in the water will dictate which mode you want to use. When I first stuck my head underwater, I was surprised at the richness of the sound. I did find, however, that submersing my head more than about six inches underwater would break the Bluetooth connection. This could prove to be a challenge if the connection is lost for too long and does not automatically reconnect - you would have to swim to the phone/music source and restart your playlist. The same goes for talking on a phone call. However, thanks to the MP3 mode, you can download a playlist into the headset and not have to worry about connectivity. That would be my preferred mode if I were going to plan to be in the water for a long time. The specs clearly say that they are not meant to be submerged "up to two meters for up to two hours" thanks to the IP68 rating.These headphones are not made for snorkeling or SCUBA. Swimming is not the only time I might get wet - these can be used for exercising when I expect to be very sweaty and do not want to worry about damaging expensive headphones. Overall, these Shokz OPENSWIM headphones are a real find and I do not hesitate to recommend them.

TL;DR: 1. SETUP: Turn on the Shokz OpenSwim Pro’s, make sure your phone is in Bluetooth Pairing Mode, tap on “OpenSwim Pro by Shokz” and you’re connected. 2. USE: At first, you can feel them “hug” your jaw. Within a few seconds, they’re not really noticeable. Within a couple minutes, I forgot they were on. 3. USABILITY: I’ve worn them in the pool and on walks. I have about 5 hours on them so far and haven’t needed to recharge them after the initial charge. They work well for sports, podcasts, music and phone calls. 4. OVERALL: They are light and functional. These will work for what I initially intended them for - which is for activities, including swimming, biking, hiking and walks at work - they have excellent weather resistance. 
A coworker uses the OpenRun Pro’s almost exclusively. He prefers them to buds, as he has lost more than one pair of those. He enjoys these, as he can loop them around his neck when not I use. I kept asking how the battery life and sound. He kept saying both were “excellent”. So, I’ve kept eyeing them for just over a year and have asked a bunch of questions. I liked the OpenRun Pro’s, but wanted something a little more weather resistant, as I have been in unexpected downpours, as well as wanting to be able to take them on the water (specifically kayaking). I wanted something that I could listen to a variety of different things for personal (podcasts, music, YouTube/Social Media) and professional (phone calls and conference calls) use. I also wanted to be able to stream media that the OpenRun Pro could do, but the OpenSwim could not ( you have to download what what you to them prior to using - so no streaming). Then came the OpenSwim Pro…it has everything that I wanted, so I ordered them. I just recently received them and have used them over the past few days. When I first put them on, they were a little awkward, mainly because I am used to earbuds, specifically Apple’s AirPods Pro 2. Within a short time, I didn’t even realize I had them on. I made and received a few calls and no one knew what I was using. When I asked, everyone thought I was inside my office or parked in my car. I haven’t used them in windy conditions, but I haven’t had any complaints in normal conditions. When it comes to sound quality, they are very clear - whether it is on dry land or in the water. Even with the equalizer function, they are not audiophile quality by any stretch of the imagination, but they are clear and distortion free; you can hear everything well. On my iPhone 15 Pro, I use voice isolation, which also aids in the call clarity. Most of the functions and navigation are on the left “ear bud”,” including the propriety charging port. There is a multifunction button for things like Siri and Hey Google on the right side. I am happy with these, especially for their sports functionality. I will continue using them complementing my earbuds, which offer a different set up options.

Shokz continues to excel in both bone conductive and other headphone technologies. Although I was skeptical about the quality, especially underwater, these flat out deliver. Now, be sure to read the fine print, because bluetooth does not transmit through water (that's a bluetooth thing, not a headphones thing) but if using the built-in MP3 storage, which is more than adequate, you can spend a couple hours in the pool and still have plenty of music to keep you logging laps. Fit and finish of the headphones is elegant and unobtrusive, and in no way interferes with typical swim goggles and insignificantly with sunglasses. Sound quality rivals higher-end, non-waterproof headphones, and you can still keep an ear out for whistles or other water-oriented environmentals. Definitely worth the premium price.

I really like these headphones because they've been great for my swim workouts. The one thing that bothers me about them is the fact that they are looser in the back. Otherwise the sound quality is great and they are pretty comfortable. I really appreciate not having anything inside my ear with these and they aren't super bulky either which is a huge plus. Overall I'd say these are a solid buy if you swim a lot.

Great headphones for outdoor sports where you need to be aware of your surroundings. They sound great, are durable, charge quickly, and the battery lasts a long time.

Overall I love these earphones. They do not fall out of my ears when working out. They dont mess up when they get wet, because of the fact they are water resistant. Great sound quality too, even when fully submerged in water.

Most Amazing part is this will not come off. My primary use is for hard swim sets. They do not come off while flip turning. They do not come off while doing water polo drills. Bluetooth feature does not work underwater, but that's not an issue since I've purchased many songs on iTunes so I set it to MP3 mode. They do have a unique charging cable that only connects to computers using a USB A port. Playing Futbol and Basketball is different with music. I can listen to music and also hear my teammates communicate. Overall these headphones are a must if you want to listen to music while staying active .

These bone conduction. Headphones are amazing. Not only is the sound great,but I can still hear what around me. Great for drivers so you can hear on the road. The best part my ear are not obstructed. For me the constant covering of my ears including using inner ear buds causes ear infections and colds. This way I can enjoy my music, talk on the phone while being connected to my surroundings without affecting my ears. An absolute great buy. Te open swim version has a onboard memory so you can play your music without your phone. Connects to two devices. Can't go wrong Highly recommend.

I’m really impressed with these headphones! The sound quality is crystal clear, with deep bass and well-balanced highs. They’re incredibly comfortable, even for long listening sessions, and the noise cancellation works exceptionally well. The battery life is also outstanding, lasting much longer than expected. Overall, a fantastic product that I’d highly recommend!

Over that these can be both an MP3 player and a Bluetooth device. Sound quality is good, though paired with my TV on Bluetooth, the volume is a little low. As others have said, if you put in the optional earplugs, the sound is muddy. They stay on pretty well for walking, biking, and swimming

Great for swimmers who want reliable underwater sound and comfort, but the lack of Bluetooth and MP3-only workflow limits everyday convenience compared with alternatives. Struggling to find cheap mp3s now a days.

So far so great. I love this thing and I’m wearing it all the time probably looking like a dork. I’ve used it in the pool and the sound was really good underwater. I wear them at the gym and running as well. Mostly listening to podcasts and audiobooks, the audio is great. Music is probably better with traditional earbuds but I still prefer these because I can hear my surroundings well. Battery life is pretty good as far as I can tell. Really the only difficulty is loading mp3s from my pc for listening while swimming. It’s a little difficult because I don’t use iTunes anymore but I have to go back to it for this. Not a big deal though

The Shokz were all I was expecting from them. I knew what not to expect, based on many reviews, but everything I needed worked great. Good sound quality, MP3 capability with a good interface, nice fit (I have a small face), and friendly controls. I had other brands before and to have controls easy to access when you are at the pool, in the middle of your workout, is a priority. I will totally recommend.

I purchased this for working out and walking until it gets warmer outside when I will use it for swimming. So far it has been pretty awesome. It fits very well and I sometimes forget I'm wearing it. I can still hear my surroundings very well and it works as a reasonable substitute for my work microphone if I have to answer a call when I'm away from my desk. My primary use for this was intended to be working out (lifting weights, walking, running) and it has been great for that purpose. Sound is clear, and it isn't distracting or bothersome in any way. The only issue I have identified so far is switching between devices. If I have to switch devices, I need to turn the Shokz off completely and then hold the power button through startup until it goes into pairing mode. Then I am able to select it as a device from any machine that it has been previously paired to (without searching for it again). Otherwise, I haven't been able to get it to switch the device it is attempting to connect to. Overall I would give this 4.5 stars if I could be that precise.

I’ve tried these for two weeks now for swimming and I love the fit and sound quality. It maintains its position even in victory lap.

I love how these headphones fit. But I especially love how they have excellent sound quality without blocking out all other sound. I am buying these for people for Christmas!

Surprisingly good sound quality. More bass response that you would expect and very long battery life.

Fantastic! Was able to take showers while still playing music! They are the loudest bone conduction headphones I’ve ever seen!

Love that they don't fit inside the ears. The sound quality is really good as well.

Very nice sound Look pretty The battery is good for 5-7 hours You can wear them while swimming