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Meze Alba vs Shokz OpenSwim

What Alba does better (2) and where OpenSwim wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Meze Alba
Meze · 2024Alba
2 advantages≈ $170
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Shokz OpenSwim
Shokz · 2022OpenSwim
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $160
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Why is Alba better than OpenSwim?

  1. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is OpenSwim better than Alba?

OpenSwim has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Meze AlbaMeze Alba≈ $170
Shokz OpenSwimShokz OpenSwim≈ $1606.9
Sound
FitIn-earBone conduction
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω8 Ω
Sensitivity109 dB98 dB
Battery & charging
Battery life—8 h
Battery capacity—183 mAh
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight—30 g
Protection rating—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
ColoursWhiteBlack, Blue
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