Nothing Headphone 1 vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  Nothing Headphone 1 |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 35,000 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 80 hours (ANC off); 35 hours (ANC on) | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP52 | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | 329g | 27.3g |
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General
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | Shokz |
| Model | Headphone (1) | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2025 | June 2024 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 329g | 27.3g |
| Dimensions | 173.85 x 78 x 189.25mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 80 hours (ANC off); 35 hours (ANC on) | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 5 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 1.5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C and 3.5mm | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Sound by KEF; eight-band EQ; ChatGPT integration | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio with head tracking | — |
| Microphones | Six-microphone system | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Sound by KEF; eight-band EQ | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | 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 | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Roller, Paddle and Button controls | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP52 | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | PU memory-foam over-ear cushions | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Nothing Headphone 1 | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Headphone (1) headphones/headset | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | 3.5mm audio cable | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | User documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |