sentiment_satisfiedOpen-ear comfort and all-day wearabilityKey factorexpand_more0 mentions
Many commenters wear these all day for work, calls, and podcasts without the ear canal irritation or infections they get from in-ear buds or over-ear headphones. Comfort is repeatedly cited as a standout strength even by users with extensive headphone collections.
Strongly positive
water_dropTrue underwater waterproofing with MP3 playbackKey factorexpand_more0 mentions
Users highlight that unlike splashproof alternatives, the OpenSwim Pro is genuinely waterproof and combines Bluetooth for land with a built-in MP3 player for swimming, since Bluetooth cuts out underwater. This dual capability is called unique and a game changer for swimmers.
Strongly positive
hearingSituational awareness and safetyKey factorexpand_more0 mentions
Truckers, cyclists, parents, and pool workers value being able to hear traffic, kids, sirens, or customers while still listening to music, calling it a key safety benefit for outdoor and work use.
Strongly positive
graphic_eqGood underwater sound quality with earplugsNotableexpand_more0 mentions
Several swimmers report the sound is very good or unbelievable underwater once earplugs are used, making swim workouts feel faster and more enjoyable.
Widely praised
directions_runSolid all-around versatility across activitiesexpand_more0 mentions
Users combine swimming, cycling, running, and gym use on a single charge, praising the headset as a multi-sport solution that replaces carrying separate devices for each activity.
Widely praised
sd_storageImproved storage capacity over prior modelexpand_more0 mentions
The jump to 32GB (from 4GB) is appreciated as allowing thousands of songs to be stored on-device for offline swim listening.
Generally positive