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Shokz OpenSwim Pro vs Yamaha Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A

What OpenSwim Pro does better (3) and where Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenSwim Pro
Shokz · 2024OpenSwim Pro
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $190
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Yamaha Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $220
8.5Noise control & calls6.6
8.4Battery8.2

Why is OpenSwim Pro better than Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A?

  1. Weight27 g vs 62 g2.3×
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5+8%

Why is Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A better than OpenSwim Pro?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · OpenSwim Pro: Yes
  2. Battery life15 h vs 18 h+20%
  3. aptXNo · OpenSwim Pro: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitBone conductionNeckband
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—9.2 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity105 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h18 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight27 g62 g
Protection ratingIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Dust protection (IP)6—
ColoursGrey, White, Red—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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