Sony WF-C710N vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  Sony WF-C710N |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 14,500 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Drivers | 0.2" | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | Max. 8.5 hrs (NC ON)/Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (IPX4) | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | Approx. 1.34 oz | 27.3g |
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General
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Shokz |
| Model | WF-C710N | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2025 | June 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset |
| Color | Black Glass Blue White, Black Glass Blue White | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 1.34 oz | 27.3g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 8.5 hrs (NC ON)/Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3.5 hrs (USB charging) | Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Ambient Sound Mode; multipoint; Sound Connect app | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 0.2" | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling) | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Dsee | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case | 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 | Approx. 1.34 oz | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Charging case; approximate case charge time Approx. 3.5 hrs (USB charging) | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control, Quick Attention | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (IPX4) | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-C710N | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-C710N earbuds | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging Case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Hybrid silicone rubber earbuds | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | Warranty Card; Reference guide | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |