Apple EarPods with USB-C vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  Apple EarPods with USB-C |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 5,500.00 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Drivers | — | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | USB-C wired | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | N/A — wired design | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | — | 27.3g |
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General
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Shokz |
| Model | EarPods (USB-C) | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2023 | June 2024 |
| Type | USB-C Wired Earphones | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 27.3g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | N/A — wired design | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Charging Time | N/A — wired design | Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | N/A — wired design | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | N/A — wired design | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Wireless Charging | N/A — wired design | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | USB-C wired | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | N/A — wired design | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | N/A — wired design | — |
| Multipoint Connection | N/A — wired design | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C | — |
| App Support | — | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri via connected Apple device | — |
| Special Features | Anatomically shaped EarPods design | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
| Drivers | — | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Audio Codecs | — | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | 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 | Apple EarPods with USB-C | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - fixed open-fit earbud design | N/A - open-ear design |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | EarPods (USB-C) | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A — no charging required | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | Integrated cable | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - fixed open-fit design | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |
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