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Mojawa Run Plus vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Shokz OpenSwim Pro comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about Swimmers and triathletes who need both in-pool MP3 playback and Bluetooth on land, and will use the extra functionality enough to justify the price. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Bone Conduction Headphones

Mojawa Run Plus

4.2

$129.99as of Jun 7

The Mojawa Run Plus is the value alternative to the Shokz OpenSwim Pro, pairing 32GB of storage and an IP68 rating with the cleanest sound HeadphonesAddict had heard from a bone-conduction set (4.1/5). Gaming Trend scored it 95/100 for swimming use. The catch is bass distortion on hard-hitting tracks and a weak microphone.

Strengths

— Among the most balanced-sounding bone-conduction headphones, with genuinely impressive bass for the type
— 32GB onboard storage for music without a phone
— IP68 rating, submersible up to 2 meters for swimming

Watch-outs

— Noticeable distortion in the bass on demanding tracks and during calls
— Microphone is muffled and clips in noisy environments
— Heavy sound leakage means people nearby can hear your music

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Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Bone Conduction Headphones

Shokz OpenSwim Pro

4.4

$179as of May 26

The OpenSwim Pro is Shokz's swimming-focused model, combining 32GB of onboard storage for in-pool playback with Bluetooth for use on dry land. 220 Triathlon scored it 92% and reviewers consistently call it the best-sounding waterproof bone-conduction option. The trade-off is a premium price and a driver that's a step behind the OpenRun Pro 2 on bass.

Strengths

— Dual-mode: Bluetooth streaming on land plus 32GB onboard MP3 storage for underwater playback
— IP68 rating with triple-sealed seams, submersible up to 2 meters
— Up to 9 hours of Bluetooth playback, with about 6 hours in MP3 mode

Watch-outs

— Minimal bass; the driver is a generation behind the air-conduction-equipped OpenRun Pro 2
— At $230 it is the most expensive option in this group
— Still uses a proprietary magnetic charger

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How they stack up

Mojawa Run Plus

A cheaper swim-and-store alternative to the Shokz OpenSwim Pro with the same 32GB storage and IP68 sealing, but its bass distorts harder than the OpenSwim Pro and it leaks more sound than the open-air Shokz OpenRun Pro 2.

Shokz OpenSwim Pro

The swimmer's pick: like the Mojawa Run Plus and Nank Runner Diver2 Pro it carries 32GB of onboard storage for underwater use, but its bass trails the air-conduction Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 and it costs more than the standard Shokz OpenRun.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Mojawa Run Plus	Shokz OpenSwim Pro
Drivers	Bone conduction	Bone conduction (8th gen)
Battery	8 hours	9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3
Charge	Magnetic, 15 min = 3 hr	Proprietary magnetic, 10 min = 3 hr
Water Resistance	IP68 (submersible to 2m)	IP68 (submersible to 2m)
Weight	29.7g	27.3g
Bluetooth	5.2	5.4 (above water)
Onboard Storage	32GB MP3	32GB MP3
Frame	Titanium alloy + silicone	Titanium band
Warranty	1-year	2-year

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