Galaxy Buds 3 vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Galaxy Buds 3 |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 13,000 | KSh 24,500 |
| Drivers | 1-way | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud | 27.3g |
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General
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Shokz |
| Model | Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530) | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2024 | 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 | Galaxy Buds 3 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud | 27.3g |
| Dimensions | 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D) | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Charging Port | USB-C | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices | Yes |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) | — |
| Special Features | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1-way | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | — |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C; wireless charging | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | 46.5g | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 earbuds | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |