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Edifier ED-W280NBPRO vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro

What ED-W280NBPRO does better (4) and where OpenSwim Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Edifier ED-W280NBPRO
Edifier · 2025ED-W280NBPRO
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $40
vs
Shokz OpenSwim Pro
Shokz · 2024OpenSwim Pro
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
8.2Noise control & calls8.2
9.6Battery8.6
4.9Build & features9.6

Why is ED-W280NBPRO better than OpenSwim Pro?

  1. Battery life23 h vs 15 h+53%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenSwim Pro: No
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · OpenSwim Pro: No

Why is OpenSwim Pro better than ED-W280NBPRO?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  3. Weight32 g vs 27 g+17%
  4. Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earBone conduction
Driver typeDynamic—
Lowest frequency20 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance24 Ω—
Sensitivity92 dB105 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life23 h15 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Weight32 g27 g
Protection ratingIP55IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Dust protection (IP)56
Colours—OpenSwim Pro Grey, OpenSwim Pro White, OpenSwim Pro Red
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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