Shokz OpenSwim Pro SZ-HEA-0100
Its IP68 waterproof rating and dual Bluetooth/MP3 modes let you transition from swimming at depths up to two meters to land-based workouts without switching devices. The open-ear bone conduction design, combined with a flexible nickel-titanium alloy frame, keeps you aware of your surroundings while maintaining a secure, pinch-free fit during intense motion. This headset is best for triathletes and open-water swimmers who need a single audio solution for both underwater laps and outdoor training.
form factor over-ear
driver type bone conduction
Wireless Yes
open closed back open
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 9
54 Overall Score
Price £175
Snapshot
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82/100Our AI sentiment read▼6
Based on 200 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Ear Cushion | Silikon Kunststoff |
| Headband | nickel-titanium alloy |
Audio
| Driver Type | bone conduction |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Sensitivity | 105 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Range | 10.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 9 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Fast Charging | 10min=3hrs |
| Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Shokz App |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shokz OpenSwim Pro SZ-HEA-0100 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Technics EAH-A800 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 314 | 470 | 34 | 16 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 9 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 20 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenSwim Pro SZ-HEA-0100 | 33.3 | 83.9 | 99.9 | 55.1 | 23.4 | 34.5 | 53.1 | 90.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 70.9 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 37.4 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 53.1 | 98 | 65.3 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 87.2 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.5 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.8 | 81.7 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
Price
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