Shokz OpenSwim Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
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| Feature |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 24,500.00 | KSh 15,500.00 |
| Drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; ANC standard 6.5 hours / 28 hours; ANC extreme 2.5 hours / 10.5 hours |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water | IP55 earbuds |
| Weight | 27.3g | 5.5 g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz | Soundcore |
| Model | OpenSwim Pro | Liberty 5 Pro Max |
| Announced | June 2024 | 2026 |
| Type | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Titanium Gold |
Design
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 27.3g | 5.5 g per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; ANC standard 6.5 hours / 28 hours; ANC extreme 2.5 hours / 10.5 hours |
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5 hours | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable | USB-C (charging case) |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes — up to three devices |
| App Support | Shokz app | soundcore app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m / 33 ft |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback | Anker Thus AI chip; AI Note-Taker; smart display case |
| Voice Assistant | — | Built-in offline voice control |
| Sensors | — | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units |
Audio
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Audio Codecs | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | Yes |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing |
| Audio Features | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement |
| Spatial Audio | — | Optimized for Dolby Atmos |
Charging Case
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Up to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C or wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | 1.78-inch AMOLED smart display; AI recording, transcription and summaries |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical multifunction and volume controls | Touch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water | IP55 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-ear design | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Shokz OpenSwim Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | OpenSwim Pro headphones | Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display |
| Charging Cable | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - wireless open-ear design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
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