PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,500.00 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Weight | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case | 27.3g |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
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General
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | Shokz |
| Model | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2023 | June 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case | 27.3g |
| Dimensions | Earbud 35 x 23 x 19mm; case 88 x 42 x 38mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Simultaneous PlayStation Link and Bluetooth audio | Yes |
| App Support | — | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Lossless low-latency PlayStation Link audio | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | PlayStation 3D Audio compatible | — |
| Microphones | AI-enhanced noise-rejection microphones | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Codecs | — | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
| Audio Features | — | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | 88 x 42 x 38mm | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | 71g | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips | N/A - open-ear design |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
What's in the Box
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds earbuds | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |