Shokz OpenSwim Pro (Swimming Bone Conduction・2024年)（ショックスオープンスイムプロ）
2024年Q3 Shokz発表のOpenSwim Pro・前世代OpenSwim (2018年・1st-Gen・$159・MP3 4GB only) のPro Refresh後継機・Bone Conduction + IP68 underwater 2m / 2 hours waterproof + Bluetooth 5.3 + MP3 internal storage 32GB (前世代 4GB から 8倍 increase) + Dual-mode (Bluetooth Streaming + MP3 internal swim-specific Standalone) + 9 hour battery + USB-C充電・$179・Swimming / Water Sports特化 + Bluetooth不可underwater use case の MP3 internal mode (Streaming不要 Standalone swim audio) + Shokz dominant Underwater Bone Conduction product line最新世代。
概要
Shokz OpenSwim Pro は、2024年Q3 Shokz発表のSwimming / Water Sports特化Bone Conduction Open-Ear headphone・前世代OpenSwim (2018年・1st-Gen・$159・MP3 internal 4GB only + Bluetooth無) のPro Refresh後継機。Underwater用途特殊化・Bone Conduction technology underwater audio transmission (水中Audio signal 頭蓋骨経由 inner ear direct transmit・水中Standard Earbuds (Wireless Bluetooth) → 水underwater Bluetooth signal attenuation で Streaming不可能 → MP3 internal storage Standalone audio playback で 水中音楽体験実現) + IP68 underwater 2m / 2 hours waterproof (Underwater Submersion対応・Pool swimming primary use case + Diving casual recreation possible) + Bluetooth 5.3 (Land use case + Pool side / 水上 Streaming) + MP3 internal storage 32GB (前世代 4GB から 8倍 increase・~1,000 song MP3 capacity) + Dual-mode operation (Bluetooth Streaming for land + MP3 internal Standalone for underwater) + 9 hour battery + USB-C充電・$179 (OpenRun Pro 2 同価格)・Swimming / Water Sports特化 + Shokz dominant Underwater Bone Conduction product line最新世代モデル・World Swimming + Triathlon athletes Top choice (Standard Wireless Earbuds underwater Bluetooth不可 + MP3 internal Standalone unique value)。
主な特徴・仕組み
- Technology: Bone Conduction (Underwater audio transmission特化)
- Waterproof: IP68 (Underwater 2m / 2 hours submersion対応)
- Bluetooth: 5.3 (Land use case + Pool side Streaming)
- MP3 Internal Storage: 32GB (前世代 4GB の 8倍 increase・~1,000 song capacity)
- Dual-mode: Bluetooth Streaming + MP3 Internal Standalone (Underwater Bluetooth不可 issue解決)
- Battery Life: 9 hours (Underwater MP3 mode + Land Bluetooth mode)
- Charging: USB-C急速充電
- Frequency Response: 40 Hz-16 kHz (OpenRun Pro 2 同・Voice clarity特化)
- Weight: 28g (OpenSwim Pro headband form)
- Use Cases: Swimming / Triathlon / Water Sports / Pool exercise + Underwater audio recreation
- Compatibility: Pre-loaded music transfer via USB-C cable + macOS / Windows file manager
- Price: $179 (OpenRun Pro 2 同価格)
スペック比較表
| Swimming Bone Conduction Audio (2024) | Waterproof | Storage | Battery | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenSwim Pro | IP68 2m / 2h | MP3 32GB internal | 9 hours | $179 |
| Shokz OpenSwim (前世代) | IP68 2m / 2h | MP3 4GB internal | 8 hours | $159 (Discontinued) |
| Sony NW-WS623 (代替・Sony Walkman Sports) | IP68 (Underwater) | 4GB Storage internal | 12 hours | $129 |
| FINIS Duo (Underwater Audio Player) | IPX8 (Underwater) | 4GB MP3 | 7 hours | $99 |
具体例・対応製品
- Shokz OpenSwim Pro (Standard): $179・IP68 + MP3 32GB + Bluetooth 5.3
- Shokz OpenSwim (前世代・2018年): $159 (Discontinued 2024年Q3) ・Pro 1st-Gen
- Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 (兄弟製品): $179・Running / Outdoor sport (Underwater NG)
- 競合 Sony NW-WS623 (Walkman Sports): $129・Underwater MP3 player・Bone Conduction無 + Standard earbuds
- 競合 FINIS Duo: $99・Underwater MP3 audio player・Swimming-specific Cheap alternative
自作PCでの選び方・注意点
Shokz OpenSwim Pro は「Swimming / Triathlon / Pool Exercise (Underwater Audio listening必要)」「Standard Wireless Earbuds underwater Bluetooth不可 issue解決」「Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 land use case + OpenSwim Pro underwater complementary set use case」用途の本命Swimming Bone Conduction headphone。Underwater Bluetooth signal attenuation problem (水中Wireless Bluetooth communication物理的不可能・水中Audio signal radio wave阻害) を MP3 internal storage Standalone playback (Pre-loaded music ~1,000 song・~80 hour audio content) で 完全解決・Standard Earbuds (Sony / Apple / Samsung Wireless) は underwater use case unavailable vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro = Swimming athlete + Triathlete + Pool exerciser unique value position。前世代OpenSwim (4GB → 32GB 8倍 storage increase) + Bluetooth 5.3 (前世代Bluetooth無) + USB-C (前世代 Magnetic charger) で全面 Major upgrade・$179 (OpenRun Pro 2 同価格) で Shokz Open-Ear lineup land (OpenRun Pro 2) + underwater (OpenSwim Pro) complementary set $358 = Total Sport audio coverage実現可能。Sony NW-WS623 ($129・Standard Earbuds Underwater + Bone Conduction無) との比較で Bone Conduction技術 + Shokz brand legacy + 32GB storage 8倍で Premium positioning。
関連用語との違い
- vs Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: OpenSwim ProはUnderwater specific + MP3 32GB + IP68・OpenRun Pro 2はLand Sports + Bluetooth + IP55
- vs Sony NW-WS623 / FINIS Duo: ShokzはBone Conduction technology・SonyはStandard underwater earbuds・FINISはSwimming budget tier
- vs OpenSwim (前世代): Pro Refresh は Bluetooth 5.3 + USB-C + 32GB storage (前世代 4GB) で全面Major upgrade
よくある質問（FAQ）
Q1: Underwater MP3 mode 使用方法は？ A: Pre-loaded music transfer via USB-C cable to macOS / Windows file manager (Shokz OpenSwim Pro 32GB internal storage に MP3 files直接コピー) → Standalone mode で Bluetooth signal不要 underwater audio playback・~1,000 songs / ~80 hours content capacity。
Q2: Diving (Scuba / Free diving) use case 対応？ A: IP68 underwater 2m / 2 hours specification = Pool swimming primary + Casual recreational diving可能・Scuba diving deep depths (10m+) / Long duration extended exposure (>2 hours) は specification range超 + Pressure / Cold protection unconsidered で Professional Scuba diving use case NG・Recreational Snorkeling / Pool / Beach swimming = Compatible。
Q3: Shokz OpenSwim Pro vs Standard Wireless Earbuds の比較は？ A: Underwater use case = Shokz OpenSwim Pro one and only choice (Standard Wireless Earbuds underwater Bluetooth不可)・Land use case = Standard Wireless Earbuds (Sony / Apple / Samsung) Audio quality優位 vs OpenSwim Pro Land use Bluetooth mode = Voice clarity特化・Music quality限定的。Use case specific choice。
まとめ
Shokz OpenSwim Pro = 2024年Q3 Shokz発表のSwimming Bone Conduction Open-Ear headphone。IP68 underwater 2m + Bluetooth 5.3 + MP3 internal 32GB + Dual-mode + 9h battery + $179・Swimming/Triathlon/Pool Exercise特化 + Underwater Bluetooth不可 issue MP3 Standalone解決 + Shokz dominant Underwater Bone Conduction product line最新世代。