Bose Ultra Open Earbuds vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  Bose Ultra Open Earbuds |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 31,500.00 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 7.5 hours; 27 hours total with charging case | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; 44g case | 27.3g |
| Drivers | — | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
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General
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | Shokz |
| Model | Ultra Open Earbuds | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2024 | June 2024 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless 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 | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; 44g case | 27.3g |
| Dimensions | Earbud 18.5 x 17 x 27.2mm; case 41.9 x 65 x 26.4mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 7.5 hours; 27 hours total with charging case | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Charging Time | 1 hour earbuds | Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 9m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Bose app | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | OpenAudio technology; SimpleSync; Auto Volume | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC; aptX Adaptive on supported devices | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | N/A - open-ear design | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Bose Immersive Audio | — |
| Microphones | Built-in Array for Clear Calls | Built-in microphones |
| Drivers | — | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Audio Features | — | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life 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 | 41.9 x 65 x 26.4mm | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | 44g | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Protective 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 | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical button controls | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-ear cuff design | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Ultra Open Earbuds earbuds | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-ear cuff design | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |