Music is a must for any workout, even swimming. Here, we've selected the best of the best watertight headphones.
Runners and gym-goers have long enjoyed the motivating tempos of workout playlists blasting through their earphones, pushing them to new personal bests. Swimmers, however, haven’t had the same breadth of choice. And while there have been some great waterproof options out there, such as the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, many have proven to be better for landlubbers than swimmers.
Contents Sony NW-WS623 Walkman The best overall headphones for swimming Jump to details Underwater Audio Swimbuds Sports The best wired earbuds for swimming Jump to details More Tayogo Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones The best bone-conduction headphones for swimming Jump to details Underwater Audio Hydroactive Premium The best neckband headphones for swimming Jump to details More Shokz OpenSwim The best high-end bone-conduction option Jump to details Show 2 more items Sony NW-WS623 Walkman...
We chose the Sony NW-WS623 as the best overall headphones for swimmers because they’re great in the water, but they’re also stellar on land or in the gym. Bluetooth connectivity brings your phone into the mix, opening the door to streaming playlists and taking calls, while an ambient sound mode lets outside sound in, allowing you to easily hear the encouraging yells of your spin class instructor.
Of course, it’s key to mention that you’ll have to pick up a waterproof MP3 player to use with the Swimbud Sports, but there’s a wide range of those; Underwater Audio has some good options if you want to keep it in the family. The short and unobtrusive headphone cord is easily tucked under a bathing cap, connecting to an MP3 player, which is typically secured to the goggle strap mounted on the back of your head.
Additionally, the Tayogo Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones are the only pair of headphones on our list that are built to withstand temperatures of 140-degree Fahrenheit, meaning you can keep the tunes going while in the steam room after your swim. Out of the pool, the Tayogos will serve you well, too, with Bluetooth pairing and an FM radio.
As with all of Underwater Audio’s waterproof headphones, the Swimbuds Hydroactive have an IPX8 rating and can be submerged in water up to 10 feet for however long you want. A short, 3.5mm headphone cord plugs into whatever MP3 player you choose and will stay out of your way in the water. We do wish battery life could be better — eight hours is fine for a good workout session or two but you’ll need to recharge frequently — but overall, if you already know you like bone conduction and want to upgrade to one of the best options, the OpenSwim is a good pick.
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