Beats Studio Buds + vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  Beats Studio Buds + |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 21,000.00 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Drivers | — | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | 5g per earbud; 49g case | 27.3g |
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General
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Beats | Shokz |
| Model | Beats Studio Buds + | 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 | Beats Studio Buds + | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5g per earbud; 49g case | 27.3g |
| Dimensions | Earbud 20.5 x 18.5 x 15mm; case 72 x 51 x 25.5mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 1.5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| App Support | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration | Shokz app |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Hands-free Siri; configurable Android voice assistant | — |
| Special Features | Apple one-touch pairing; Google Fast Pair and Audio Switch | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos | — |
| Microphones | 3 microphones per earbud with voice-targeting algorithm | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Custom acoustic platform; Dolby Atmos spatial audio | 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 | Beats Studio Buds + | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery 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 Dimensions | 72 x 51 x 25.5mm | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | 49g | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Multifunction button on each earbud | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Beats Studio Buds + earbuds | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C 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, XS/S/M/L | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and warranty card | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |