Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 44,000.00 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Connection | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Weight | 253g | 27.3g |
| Drivers | — | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
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General
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | Shokz |
| Model | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2023 | June 2024 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 253g | 27.3g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 9m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | 2.5mm audio input; USB-C charging | — |
| App Support | Bose app | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | CustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSense | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devices | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Aware mode with ActiveSense | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Bose Immersive Audio | — |
| Microphones | 8 Total Microphones | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Bose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio) | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
| Drivers | — | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
Charging Case
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical buttons and capacitive volume strip | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Protein-leather over-ear cushions | N/A - open-ear design |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones headphones/headset | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - wireless-only audio design | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | User documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |