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Shokz OpenSwim vs Yamaha Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A

What OpenSwim does better (2) and where Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenSwim
Shokz · 2022OpenSwim
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Yamaha Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $220
Higher score
4.0Battery8.2

Why is OpenSwim better than Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A?

  1. Weight30 g vs 62 g2.1×
  2. Charging time2 h vs 2.5 h+25%

Why is Empower Lifestyle EP-E70A better than OpenSwim?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 18 h2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenSwimShokz OpenSwim≈ $1107.8
Sound
FitBone conductionNeckband
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—9.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance8 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h18 h
Battery capacity183 mAh—
Charging time2 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight30 g62 g
Protection ratingIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Dust protection (IP)6—
ColoursBlack, Blue—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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