JBL Wave Buds vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  JBL Wave Buds |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 8,000.00 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 32 hours | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54, Water resistant | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | 9g per earpiece | 27.3g |
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General
| Specification | JBL Wave Buds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Shokz |
| Model | Wave Buds | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2022 | 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 | JBL Wave Buds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9g per earpiece | 27.3g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Wave Buds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 32 hours | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | Yes | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Wave Buds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | — |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | JBL Wave Buds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | True Wireless | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Wave Buds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | 1 microphones | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Voice Aware | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
| Audio Codecs | — | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Wave Buds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total playback contribution | 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 Weight | 34g | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | IPX2 | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Wave Buds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54, Water resistant | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Wave Buds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds earbuds | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Type-C charging cable | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A — not included | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | 3 sizes of eartips | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i) | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |