Shokz OpenSwim Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
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| Feature |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |  Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 24,500.00 | KSh 8,000.00 |
| Drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers | 1-way |
| Connection | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 | Up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water | IP54 |
| Weight | 27.3g | 5.3g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz | Samsung |
| Model | OpenSwim Pro | Galaxy Buds Core (SM-R410) |
| Announced | June 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 27.3g | 5.3g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 19.2 x 17.1 x 22.2mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 | Up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5 hours | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours | — |
| Charging Port | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable | USB-C |
Connectivity
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Shokz app | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback | Samsung Find |
| Sensors | — | Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor |
Audio
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers | 1-way |
| Audio Codecs | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) | AAC, SBC, Scalable Codec |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | Ambient Sound |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ | — |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Up to 20 hours total with ANC on; Up to 35 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | 50.0 x 50.0 x 27.7mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | 31.2g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | 500mAh typical battery |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical multifunction and volume controls | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water | IP54 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-ear design | Silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | OpenSwim Pro headphones | Galaxy Buds Core earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A - wireless open-ear design | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case | Three sets of silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation | Quick Start Guide |
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