The verdict
The OpenSwim Pro is the swimming pick. IP68 + onboard MP3 storage covers a use case nothing else here does — listen to music while doing laps without a phone. For swimming triathletes and lap swimmers it's the only sensible choice.
Strengths
- +Fully waterproof IP68 — can be submerged for laps in a pool
- +32GB onboard MP3 storage — 8,000 songs without needing a phone
- +Bluetooth 5.4 for on-land use plus MP3 mode for underwater
- +Custom EQ profiles for underwater vs above-water tuning
Watch-outs
- −Bluetooth doesn't transmit through water — must use MP3 mode while submerged
- −Most expensive pick at $200
- −Heavier than the OpenRun and OpenRun Pro 2 — purpose-built for swimming
How it compares
Only pick with onboard MP3 storage. Only pick rated for full submersion (IP68). Heavier than the OpenRun and OpenRun Pro 2. Most expensive.
Who this is for
At a glance: lap swimmers, triathletes, and surfers who need music underwater.
Why you’d buy the Shokz OpenSwim Pro
- Fully waterproof IP68 — can be submerged for laps in a pool.
- 32GB onboard MP3 storage — 8,000 songs without needing a phone.
- Bluetooth 5.4 for on-land use plus MP3 mode for underwater.
Why you’d skip it
- Bluetooth doesn't transmit through water — must use MP3 mode while submerged.
- Most expensive pick at $200.
- Heavier than the OpenRun and OpenRun Pro 2 — purpose-built for swimming.
Rating sources
Our 4.6 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
