Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods 4 ANC |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000.00 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 27.3g |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Shokz |
| Model | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2024 | June 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset |
| Color | White | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 27.3g |
| Dimensions | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 1.5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable included | — |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Shokz app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Sensors | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor | — |
| Special Features | Live Translation for communicating across languages | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
| Audio Codecs | — | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | 34.7 grams | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |