The best earphones for swimming - Aftershokz vs JBL vs Sony
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- If you watched a few of my recent videos on the channel you probably know that I’ve been on a mission looking for the perfect swimming headphones and its about time I came to a conclusion. So that’s what I am going to do today, compare the following three waterproof headphones with built-in mp3 players:
Watch the video to find out more!
Disclosure: This video is not sponsored, I bought all the earbuds with my own money for this review. But these following links are affiliate links which means that I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. So you can buy the following earbuds:
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Watch my detailed review of the Aftershokz Xtrainerz here:
• Aftershokz Xtrainerz W...
Watch my detailed review of the JBL Endurance Dive here:
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Watch my detailed review of the Sony NW-WS623 here:
• Sony NW-WS623 waterpro...
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For such a small channel, this guy has fantastic production value. This was also a very well put together review. Great job dude!
Thanks buddy 👍
I support this comment. One of the great reviews I have seen for a tech device.
Congrats!
Let me tell ya! I thought exactly the same. When I subscribed and liked the video I was like “wtf? This dude should have waaaay more subscribers and likes”.
Keep up the good work buddy!
Thanks 😊 the subscribers will come eventually 😎
Which do u recomnd me for swimming and that i can play forward and rewind on the same track
One of the best reviews I have seen... Well done. Useful, brief and to the point.
Thanks Maxim 😎
Agreed, wasted hours watching uninformative reviews before I find this. New subscriber, well done.
@@loomspace Thanks Burma, it means a lot 😎
New sub here with this video. Thanks man!
Thanks for watching & subscribing Joshua 😎
When I realized that I want to get headphones for the swimming pool, I was afraid that there will be no good reviews. Fortunately, I was wrong.
Great review, thanks!
Thanks Volodymyr 😎
Which one did you end up getting? What are your favourite? I have been using Tayogo, until someone stole it from backpack at the swimming pool 2 days ago ;)
Thanks a million! This was really good comparison. I am doing my order.
What phones do you have?
@@bartipl113 Android
To my ears these 3rd Gen Air pods are more comfortable compared to the newer Pro version with the soft gel tips. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxgl8SzyQoymMu-S3V55Dskg5QJ8xr1yCR That said, compared to the 3rd Gen, I notice these do not stay planted in the ear as well. One design issue I think, is you squeeze the stem and click it twice to advance your songs. On 3rd gen you tap the large speaker. The difference is by grabbing the stem each time, you tend to loosen the bud fit in your ear. Not always, but the bud falls out a few times while running. The old tap to change never had that problem for me. I would not have changed that tap function. That said, the newer Pro version sticks in the ear, almost airtight if you want that. I do not like that Airtight fit. So that's why I'd stay with this version as the best trade off of comfort, use, and overall feel.
Thank you very much for this! Almost 14 minutes long and I didn't think about clicking away at any point, very great work!!
Great to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😎
He doesn't blink
Dosnt have to
"I only wish Sony had packed a little carrying pouch with the earphones ...but that's not the _case_ " 😂 Quality review, thanks
Thanks for watching 👍
I just got my Shokz Openswim today. These things are impressive. The sound is really loud and clear. I think they're fine to use out of the pool too.
They can work both in the water and on land for sure
The level of Quality video and detailed review gives me the impression you have hundreds of thousands of subs.
Man just keep on making you'll get bigger for sure
The plan is to get there eventually... 😎
Honestly, this is the best review I've seen so far. Great job, Andy! I've been looking around for the best option to buy, and two of these three earphones were constantly mentioned in the previous videos I found. Only one thing that concerns me: they say that all earphones intended for swimming don't last that long and may last up to 18-24 months. Is that a fact? What do you think? Thank you! (Ps: I'm not a professional swimmer, I'm just looking for the best option to listen to music on those days that I can have a couple of hours to swim or dive for fun and relaxation)
Exposure to either sea water or chlorinated pool water tends to kill not only earbuds sooner but all your swimming gear, so there is merit to those claims unfortunately. If you rinse your earbuds after each use and keep them dry, it might help prolonging their use
I had the JBL for about 2 years. The main disadvantage is the inability to skip forward, change volume, etc. while swimming, since you have to lock it to touch for swimming. This meant that some of my songs were always too quiet and others too loud. The only way to adjust is to stop swimming, stop the device, turn on again, adjust volume, and then lock for swimming.
And the touch didn't always respond as it should when not locked. (it would take me several attempts to switch between mp3 and blue tooth, for example.) It has also stopped being recognized by my computer. Perhaps the fact that the terminals are on the devise itself and so get wet makes them more vulnerable to damage. Now that my computer doesn't recognize it, I can't upload music or delete songs I no longer want.
I've just purchased Shokz openswims S700. The terminals for charging and connection to computer are in a cradle, not on the device itself. I hope that will safeguard them. Great sound on dry land, and today I tried it in the pool and was very happy with the sound. You need to use the ear plugs provided because otherwise the volume will change as you go in and out of the water. The ear plugs are super comfortable, and don't fall out in the water. The device is also very comfortable - I didn't feel it at all as I swam. I love having button controls, and the volume buttons are sensitive, meaning you just get a little bit more or less volume with each press so that you can really adjust it as you please. All the functions worked. Not having blue tooth is really not a problem for a device you use for swimming, since you can't use blue tooth in the water anyway. I actually like the devise so much that I'm buying Shokz openruns for use as a "dry land" blue tooth device at home - where I like to listen to music but to be "available" to the rest of my family when they talk to me.
How much time can u use it while swimming? I usually train for about 1 hour, but I still not sure which one to buy :(
@@josuegarcia3355 They ssy charge will last for 8 hours. I haven't put that to the test; I usually swim for about an hour and battery remains on high. It only drops to medium after about 3 swims, after which I recharge. I really love using them.
If you purchase directly from Shokz, I think they offer a free trial period.
@@sharontzu5 that is great! I will give it a try! Thanks so much for you response!!
Upstage lighting on the B cam, great composition, tons of practical lights, solid audio. Beautiful B-roll, clear explanation with all the relevant info provided.
This is solid content, sir.
Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated 👍
I just found this video after looking up Aftershokz OpenSwim. Have you considered updating this two year old video to discuss new entrants? As a user with single sided deafness, I rely on bone conduction science for my hearing assistance in land. As a swimmer, I spent years frustratated that I couldn’t download an audiobook and play it while I am swimming. I can get really bored swimming but if I swim while listening to a book or favorite songs, I find I swim for a longer time, a faster place, and burn up a lot more calories.
This is the best swimming headphones review I have ever seen! Congrats for the extremely high quality information. 👏
Thanks man, glad you found it useful. Hope to make an update this year
this dude has 1.5k subs but the quality in terms of camera and audio quality sounds like he should have at least 1-2 mil. Guess this is just a passion project?
Yeah it kind of was a passion project at first but now I have serious plans with the channel, so we will see... 😎
Great review
I was so confused on what to get and after this I feel so much more confident. Excellent review!!
Always happy to hear that Nicole, thanks for watching 😊
What did you buy dude?Are you pleased with 'em?
The production on this video is sick! Fantastic review of each product also. Well done.
Thanks Marty, glad you like it 👍
@@AndysTechTone thanks for the awesome reviews! Keep it up!
Your Reviews are most reliable on this platform! ❤️
Thanks Tanish for your kindness 😎
Man, this is such a great review in every aspect! Valuable info only, great video quality, great video editing! Helpful and enjoyable! Thanks for putting this. I can see more subscribers coming your way. Keep it up! Cheers
Thanks Eugene, much appreciated 😎
UA-cam check it out the algorithm of subscribers of this channel because he should get at least 100k... thank you dude
Such a review on swimming Wrist-Trackers would be great! I'm still missing one of those - and am lost on which one to buy.
Really great effort you put into this video, man, you earned yourself another subscriber! Keep it up!
Well done, very professional in every way... legendary review... I've used both the Sony and the JBL for a number of years and agree with your review. Over time the buttons on the Sony failed and I can no longer use them in the water. Unfortunately I lost my JBL headphones, but the were going strong for almost 2 years (I got use to using the power hook and touch controls) the charging port messed up and needed cleaning, I also switched cables a few times. I have recently bought the Sony WF-SP900 (AUS) they look good, feel good but have failed from the start with swimming. I think I'm ready to try the Aftershokz Headphones now.
Have you tested any of the devices with wind noise on a bike (triathlon is my sport)?
Thanks again for a great review.
Sam.
Thanks Sam 😎 I'd never use headphones on a bike unless it's on a turbo 😁
Agreed, i change Sony ones every year due to the buttons coming out(wear and tear).
i am going to buy either sony or the jbs's only for swimming. So since you have used both of them for a long time, which one would you pick?
@@TheMythogenic If you can find a set of the JBL Dive they are best value for money in my opinion.
@@Lifeafter35 i started to lean forward to the xtrainerz, what do you think about those?
This was amazing, Andy! Thank you for taking the time to do such a thorough review. It was super helpful and understandable for non techies. Much appreciated.
Thanks Catherine, glad you found it useful 😊
Best review video I’ve seen in a long time. Big props.
Thanks Tom, much appreciated 😎
Thank you so much! This review is so helpful and better than any blog posts comparing swimming headphones. So excited to see that you did one in 2023 too!
Glad you liked it! Check out the more recent one too as some of these headphones are not on the market anymore.
After watching your review i bought Sony NW-WS623 for swimming only.
The sound quality was pretty bad, I mean you can hear some main beats, but hardly any voices, even at loudest settings.
Moreover, they are pretty big - a fact you did not mention. I had issues with swimming front crawl and accidently removing headphones when I put my arm forward during the stroke.
I mainly purchased them with the idea to listen to podcasts, but they are pretty useless in that matter - you cannot hear a single word during the swim, unless you casually swim front stroke.
I will test Aftershokz soon, hopefully they work better in the matter of comfort and sound quality.
Nice video overall though!
Thank you for your review i thing i iwll not buy it anymore
Hi 3v11 did you try the Aftershokz? I also wanted to buy some headphones for podcasts. Either pairing through Bluetooth with a smartwatch or storing the audio file on the phones. What is your recommendation today?
Hi. Great review!
Do you know how long each one can stay submerged? Some brands say that the maximum period is only 30min. That's not enough for a good training.
Don't worry about those specs, your earbuds are not continuously submerged (if at all) when you swim anyway, so you can swim for an hour or more easily.
@lisamo lala you should be perfectly fine with any sort of swimming
I have tried the JBL the volume was less than expectations, painful to ear in long duration, not comfortable ear jack and confusion connectivity to devices
Hi Andy, according to Sony's website, the NW-WS623 can only last for 30 minutes under water. I swim for an hour, do you have any thoughts on extended water use for the Sony? Thanks.
You don’t have to worry about that unless you keep your head underwater for 30 minutes straight. The IPX8 waterproof rating means that the headphones can be submerged in up to 1.5meters of water for 30 minutes. That’s how they do the tests but it does not apply to swimming
Excellent review. Answered all my questions... plus your visuals are beautifully shot.
Nagyon jo es reszletes videot keszitettel!!! Megkerdezhetem, hogy kozel 1 ev elteltevel, melyiket szereted jobban a Sonyt vagy az Aftershokot? Koszonom szepen!
Thanks Andrea 👍 I haven't been able to swim that much recently for various reasons, but still, I'd pick the Sony because it sounds better, it has more features and I got a perfect fit with it too. Ohh and I broke the Aftershokz actually so it has some issues now...😳
@@AndysTechTone Thanks a lot!
Hi Andy! First of all, thank you very much for your channel, you are really great. However, I watched all your videos about waterproof earphones and I still can't choose just the right ones. What I care most about is that they have built-in GB memory and Bluetooth, but that Bluetooth also works while swimming. I have a small swimming pool, I would like to put my phone on a deckchair next to it and still have a connection. Is that possible?
As long as you keep your head above the water at all times and the phone is within range (10m tops) it should be okay
I am looking for running/playing basketball ones... any that you recommend?
Check out my earhooks sport buds comparison you can find a few there
The perfect review doesn't exist.
The perfect review:
Great review man!!, I’m just curious did u test any without wearing a swim cap, if so do they fall out easily?
I only swam a couple of strokes with each without wearing a swim cap but they all felt secure to me. Choppy water or tumble turns could surprise you though...
Great video. What makes the aftershocks unusable in the gym/outside ? Is the max sound too low, or does the sound get lost with surrounding noise ?
In the gym or on busy roads you will barely hear the music if there is loud noise around you
I'm in the middle of decision process - very useful. Thanks for nice summary.
No worries Jáchym. Thanks for watching 😎
this is such an amazing video , absolutely amazing !!!
thanks Sherlock 😎
Hey man,
I want to buy in ears as a gift for someone but I can't decide between Sony NW-WS413 and Sony NW-WS413.
Any recommendations and why one of these is the better choice?
They look much the same but there is a significant price difference.
Anyway, nice video! Since I was still deciding between Aftershokz and Sony before watching your review.
Thanks.
This is the best review I’ve ever seen for anything ever.
Glad you think so. Thanks for watching 👍
Good in depth review man! concise and on point without bias, what a review should do!
in depth ..lol .
Oohh so aside from Sony mp3 for swimming there’s also JBL. Now instead of wanting only the Sony, I now want both. Sony and JBL. Thank you this another wonderful video.
I'm not sure if buying both makes sense. The Sony is much better in every aspect than the JBL.
Nice comparison... in my experience I'm using the sony 3 generations of underwater headphones! for at least 8 to 9 years now! once you get used to swimming while listening to music, there is no going back! if you forget your headphones to the pool, good luck running back home, its jus not worth swim without it! but I'm not hear to talk about that but about "SONY!" i've used 3 generations 6 different headphones and they all keep dying of water seeps in through the button (ya the same plethora of button you so happy about!) the buttons will eventually starts activating on its own and then goes numbe and then the headphone it self will go unresponsive to anything(basically die every single time)! sound quality is good! and i never ran out of battery so far, bcoz i charge b4 each day of swim... i was looking in to bone conductive, coz less holes for water to seep through, but no heart to leave Sony! but swimming becomes much more expensive bcoz of this unreliable issue!
Yeah, I hear you, water probably damages everything in the long run regardless of build quality
I don’t know if you still read the comments but thank you for te comparative i spend yesterday all evening trying to find The best MP3 for Swimming and your review is the best i’ve seen ! However if you read this I’d like sole advice.
I really don’t need bluetooth connection and i’m good with little specs i just want to listen my music when i swim and swim only. I had a Nabaji MP3 but i really feel that music coming trough your hears under water can be bad because if there is a little bit of water it’s ruined.
So is the Sony really good all the times? Is the sound really better than the Xtrainerz? Because bone conduction seems to be perfect for me especially when i swim with other people so i don’t have to take it off but is the quality of sound good enough? Of is there really a gap beacause if you put the Sony right it will be much better?
Thank you again
Since the Sony buds seal your ears perfectly it will sound much better than any bone conducting headphones including the Aftershokz. I cannot tell whether the Aftershokz' sound is good enough for you however I was enjoying swimming with them but I'd plug in my ears to have the best sound possible. If you want to stay aware of your fellow swimmers than the Aftershokz is a better choice, no doubt about that. Hope I could help... 😎
great video, the only missing thing is the connectivity with smartwatches. Can it be done under the water?
Bluetooth won’t work underwater no matter if it’s a smartwatch or a phone. That’s why these headphones have an onboard storage so you can use them offline while swimming
Thanks so much on this review. Does the bluetooth work while swimming on indoor pools?
Only if you keep your head above the water at all times.
Hey dude great video, love the options! Do you know if any of these options or other options will keep water out of my ear like a plug??
The Sony can be very snug in your ears and most open ear headphones come with earplugs in the box
thx man
I almost bought Shokz but after watching this video, I think I'm going with Sony instead as I was looking for bluetooth functionality. Luckily, I found the Sony one with a cheaper price than Shokz in my country as well.
Hi Andy. Great review! Can you please comment on the legibility of words in podcasts/audiobooks when swimming freestyle (crawl)? I've tried the Aftershokz and the noise of bubbles going past my face when I exhale tends to obscure some words (it'd be fine for music). Are the Sony better in this respect? I've heard others complain that water gets inbetween the ear bud and your ear drum and muffles the sound.
I never had issues with the seal of the Sony so that is not an issue in my case at all. However, I would never listen to podcasts while swimming as I find it distracting so not sure how that works…
Thank you Andy for this complete and well structured review. I now know what to look for my future waterproof headphones.
Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching 😊
This is most useful review I’ve ever seen. So glad that I came across your channel.
Glad it was helpful!
You are so manly! also thanks for the review I've been looking for one for so long
Thanks Martin 😎
This is such a great review thank You! I do have a question, i would only use the earbuds for swimming and i care only about MP3 because i have some CDS that i'll gladly hear while swimming. The fact Is that i mainly listen orchestral music or strumental anyway. Are the bone type audio quality-wise good enough for this type of music? You're words about audio quality worried me a bit. Thanks if you find the time to answer ❤️
You cannot expect audiophile quality sound from any bone conduction headset. Not even close. It’s not about the type of music you listen to that’s just the current state of the technology. On the other hand, having some music during swimming can still be better than not having music at all. That’s the right thinking here in my opinion
Great vid, thanks! If you were to put the Aftershokz and Sonys head-to-head just for sound quality under water, which would be better?
The Sony, no doubt
@@AndysTechTone ok, thanks!
NIce and complete review which answer to all my questions regarding which earphones is worthy to buy for me!
Thanks!
No worries but you may want to check out my more up-to-date swimming headphones comparison that dropped on the channel last week
Wow, what a video!! Really great content, amazing comparison and well spoken too by the way!!
What do you think about the new NW-WS625, the upgraded version to NW-WS623 Sony...
I am going to buy mine soon... =) Would love to hear your opinion.
The only difference between the two is that the 25 comes with 16GB of storage while the 23 has only 4GB. There is no other upgrade, as they are basically the same. Maybe you get a remote controller with the 25 as well but I’m not sure about that
Excellent review, thank you. Can you transfer files (copying, not streaming) to/from the Sony using Bluetooth or does it have to be plugged in to a computer? Can't write on USB port on my corporate laptop so updating my playlist on my ws413 is a chore. I might upgrade if the ws623 allows that.
No, file transfer can only be done through USB unfortunately
Hello Andy - simple question: Which of the three plays loudest?
Why I ask: Years ago I bought the Sony - but all I could ever hear was a very faint whisper of music behind the sound of moving water.
I swim quietly, my hearing is tested, but nevertheless ... I threw the gadget away.
The industry seems rather to protect itself from liability claims for tinnitus instead of delivering acceptable volume.
Is the music here really audible, can it give you a boost?
I had no volume issues with either of these. I wouldn’t recommend the JBL though, I don’t really think it’s a good product all together and since you didn’t like the Sony either that leaves you with the Shokz. Or the new Naenka Runner Diver which I’m about to test…
@@AndysTechTone This remains interesting. Thanks for the quick response and for the pointer to your upcoming Naenka Runner Diver try-out. Much appreciated!
Man big fan of your videos
great accurate information
you have
Did sony have NFC in headphone
can I use sony headphone in gym
or while jogging
Thanks buddy 👍 Sony have NFC and you can use them wherever you want for sure, that's what I like the most about these headphones
So these are also proper for showering? How is the quality in phonecalls?
Great review, I really appreciate your personal touch one of the most believable review Ive ever seen.
Thanks atlet5321, that's really kind of you 😎
You are really helping!!! Great videos mate!
Thanks Costas, glad I could help!
Great Review. Just subscribed. Thanks for narrowing down the choice :) If this is only going to be used for swimming (mainly a pool), will the Bluetooth work while swimming if music is installed on a Garmin Venu 2?
Thanks David 👍 Bluetooth will not work in the pool because radio signals are blocked by the water regardless of what device you connect your headphones to
@@AndysTechTone TY for the ridiculously quick response. So if these are for swimming only, is Aftershokz Xtrainerz the winner in your opinion? Also almost 100% for pool use
As long as you're happy with the bone conduction, yeah the Aftershokz are a pretty solid choice. In case you were wondering, the Sony also has an mp3-only version (no Bluetooth) the NW-WS413
@@AndysTechTone Thanks.
Watched two of your videos, had all my potential questions answered. Well done homie!
Glad to hear 👍
This review is the best and most detailed I have seen. I have used the Sony for 7 years for running. When I started using them for swimming for one hour per swim, they broke after three weeks. I'd like to know whether Sony or AfterShokz are capable of being used for one-hour swims? As AfterShokz are IP68 rated, they are water resistant in fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
After 7 yrs of use your Sony headphones were probably not 100% to begin with. During swimming your head is not submerged into water constantly so the headphones are supposed to be okay for an hour long swim. Make sure you always rinse them after swimming though as that can improve their longevity in my experience.
Great video mate! Is there any update in better products for swimming? Thank you.
Thanks, a new video is coming soon. I start testing some more up to date swimming headphones this weekend
@@AndysTechTone that is great I will wait for it!
What a fantastic review!! Bravo man!!!
Thanks Dj Chuck_D 😎
Best review! I want to ask, how the Sony 623 stay in your ears while performing a pool roll?
I don't do flip turns if that's what you mean but they feel pretty secure and I swam a lot in quite choppy waters in the ocean without any trouble. But no experience with flip turns...
@@AndysTechTone Thanks! Yes, i am talking about flip turns. So i decided to buy Sony NW-WS625(they are almost the same as 623),
and I will leave a comment about how they behave during active flip turns and butterfly swimming .
@@kotbegemoth1316 I'd say I'll try and test the flip turns for you as I'm about to go for a swim anyway but my lower back has been acting up really badly and I don't want to get in more trouble due to turns and stuff now so I'm just taking it easy... 😳
@@AndysTechTone
It would be great to hear how they behave when performing flip turns, i will wait for comment! And thanks again for good review!
@@kotbegemoth1316 I said I'd try but my back is bad so unfortunately I can't. That's all I was trying to say...
Excellent review! Thanks a lot!!
Just what I was looking for!
Thanks for watching H J 😎
How long is the battery life while in play mode???🤔🤔🤔
the quality of the video is like having a team of cinematography. keep it up Andy! i want to see your channel go big in the future as big as LTT and Arun's Whostheboss
Thank you for your kindness! It’s just my fiancé and I trying to make these videos look good 😊
Dude the comments are absolutely right: your production quality is absolutely top notch. Gave you a sub for that alone! Keep up the great work.
Thanks buddy 👍
Amazing video, im waiting for a 2022 version of that
I will do some open-ear comparisons but I haven’t really tested any new swimming headphones as of late
great review, have there been any updates to these products since this was made?
Not that I’m aware of unfortunately
Which do u recomnd me for swimming and that i can play forward and rewind on the same track
Keep making videos man. Very informative and great production. Your Chanel is destined to grow i just followed your chanel in my quest to chose gym mp3 players
Thanks for your support man 👍
Nice video. So, xtrainerz if used in a quiet room do they sound like a regular earphones or somewhat similar to sony or they still lack lots of detail in sound? I have a hard time deciding which one to choose for surfing because I am not under water all the time and not sure which one would be the most comfortable under the wetsuit hood. It is good to have a good seal for cold water not to stay in ear as it brings its own issues in a long run so would kinda choose sony but a they seem so bulky and uncomfortable. On the other hand under the same wetsuit hood would be nice to be aware of my surroundings which isn't crucial but still a nice thing as bone conduction tech brings that option. Is the sound a lot different if its just being in the sea not much ambient sounds except waves breaking. Never tried bone conducting earphones hard to decide. Andy, what are your thoughts? Cheers
The bone conduction sound lacks bass almost completely and the rest is only okay too. Underwater you get more bass and better sound overall with bone conduction. The Xtrainerz might be a better option for using it under a wetsuit hood as the Sony could get really uncomfortable if the hood pushes the buds deep in your ear canals. I’d give the Xtrainerz a go if I were you. Some sound is still better than no sound at all…
@@AndysTechTone Thanks mate. I guess worth a try. Good luck with a channel 👍
@@marcass100 thanks buddy 👍
Excellent review. Very balanced and informative - feel more confident buying now. Thanks.
Thanks 👍 which one did you end up buying?
I have been looking for headphones that I can swim with that are bluetooth and mp3 with the bone conduction technology. I have heard about the aftershokz but they do not have bluetooth... Do you have any recommendation?
You can watch my more recent comparison of waterproof BT/MP3 bone conduction headphones: ua-cam.com/video/CtZ5nw9Ls-Y/v-deo.html
@@AndysTechTone Awesome... thanks.
Hi! Thanks a lot for the great review! Is it correct that the bluetooth-function doesnt work underwater and while swimming? Only while „on land“? Thanks again!
Yeah, Bluetooth signals are blocked by the water. That's why average earbuds won't work in the pool even if they are fully waterproof
@@AndysTechTone wow! lightning speed! Thanks! 😃
@@karins1242 😎👍
Wow, truly a serious and well thought out review. Love that you gave all the details and pros and cons, while also not giving extra dialogue that’s not relevant. Brilliant review and thank you for helping me make a decision.
I should also mention that your setup and film quality are top notch. Love that it’s also not a distracting background, nice work!
Thanks, much appreciated 🙏
Hey
Please Can you tell me what did you chose ?! I couldnt make my decision
Thank you for this video! This is exactly what I was looking for.
You're welcome Wendy, thanks for watching 😎
a good review really! My choice will be the sony thanks to you. However I have a question: can we use the bluetooth under water and how long can the sony stay in the salt water? If you have the answer it will be awesome... kisses from Paris!
Thanks nadia 😎 Bluetooth doesn't work under water at all. I believe you can stay in salt water for an hour or two easily but make sure you rinse the earbuds in fresh water after every use
@@AndysTechTone thanks you. I bought it yesterday in Dubai. With hijab, glasses and mask it is not confortable at all. I will test it for the water in few hours. And maybe change it to take the one without Bluetooth
Thanks you so much!
Hey I am from South Korea. I got to see this video as I am looking for some mp3 player when swimming. I am so grateful your great quality video. Thank you for your hard work!:)
I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks so much for your review, Andy.
And a pretty well done video, i mean. I really like the style you made it, nothing missing nor lefts over.
Thanks man 👍
Great review, great video, thank you for the information😄
No worries, thanks for watching 😎
Hello, this coment is a bit off, i wrote one on your recent video as well. I am looking to buy a pair of diving headphones for this summer. I am thinking between the sony and the jbl s. I would go for the jbl, because i had a great expersience so far wirh the tune 230 model. However in my country u can t find the jbl s easy, because they are a vit outdated and u can buy them second hand as new. What would you recomand, the sony's or the jbl s?
Check my response on your other comment
Very good review. Continue to do what you're doing :)
Thanks Nicholas 😎
Can i use the Sony connected to my Garming watch with Bluetooth while swimming? For not have to download music from PC, right now best way is to put Spotify on my garmin so i can wear it while swimming too
BT won’t work properly in the water
Thanks for these reviews. Do you have any updates two years after you published it? I am guessing that some newer options have been released.
There is only a few but a new comparison is in the pipeline
@@AndysTechTone it feels to me that swimming / waterproof audio devices are really under developed. What’s on the market right now are still rather clunky “old tech” devices and the brands exploring the market seem to be quite fringe.
I listen to podcasts on my iPhone when I exercise and am looking for a way to seamlessly do that while swimming laps. In a perfect world, I would be able to use my iPhone in the water, so I can seamlessly transition from one scenario to another (driving, jogging, swimming etc) without having to change devices and/or headphones as well as having to manage things like converting and transferring files onto the secondary device. I’m not even sure it’s possible to transfer podcasts from an iPhone onto a secondary device. If it is it would definitely be a complicated process with multiple steps/hacks. Some companies are going down the Bluetooth route however it seems to me that this can’t work in most scenarios like open water swimming and 50 meter pools so the best case scenario is to have a wearable waterproof device that can sync to your phone so that the data you want on the device is automatically synced before you go swimming. As an iPhone user, I’m a bit surprised Apple hasn’t taking this up as an iPhone feature as health and exercise is right in their wheelhouse and their phones are already “waterproof”. Curious to know your take.
@@Seychelllian maybe the swimming earbuds market is so small that bigger companies don’t see the potential in it
@@AndysTechTone Yes that surprises me because there are so many water sports where people enjoy listening to something while they’re participating in them. I mean how about surfing? What do they use. That’s a huge sport and often involves young people who typically love music and surfing has a strong connection with music. Kayaking. Paddle boarding. Snorkelling. SUP. The list is long. Are none of them listening to anything? I don’t expect you to have the answers it just doesn’t make much sense to me.
Again I would have thought that Apple would be right into this. I can imagine their marketing with a kite surfer listening to Eminem at full volume while he’s in an inverted aerial. Surely it’s only a matter of time before they’re producing IPX8 hardware 😂
Just ordered Xtrainerz. Will test them soon while swimming and cycling too. I think it’s best choise now at market
Thank you for your video, is it difficult to push the buttons in JBL?
The buttons are okay as long as you are on dryland but they won't work underwater
@@AndysTechTone thank you 🙏
@@kanielamiel you're welcome 😊
You did a great job with this review, thank you!
Thanks for watching 👍
Awesome review.....thank you so much for such an in-depth review
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
Enlighting comparison of the products at every category that sould be mentioned! Greetings from Greece!!!
Thanks man, glad you liked it. An updated version is coming soon with brand new products 😎
Great review. I have a question about the difference between Sony 623 and 413. Do you know if NW-WS413 are also safe for long pool sessions, cause I've seen their waterproof standard is lower. (IP65 to IP68 difference i think) thanks
They are the same except for the Bluetooth connection on the 623. Both are IP68 rated I believe
I am currently comparing the aftershokz and the sony. I like both of them, but I am leaning slightly to the aftershokz just because of their simplicity and size. Between the two, is there a large difference in sound quality? I know that the waterproof tips significantly reduce the quality of the sony such that it should be comparable to the aftershokz. I am wondering if I might find the aftershokz jarring when switching from underwater to above water, for example swapping from normal lap swim to using a kickboard. I am getting these purly for swimming as I would use some jaybirds above water. Any thoughts?
Why not use the Sony so you can get the best of both worlds. Fully waterproof mp3 for underwater use with decent sound quality (sealed tips) and even better sound for use above the water and on land with the normal tips and Bluetooth. I feel like even with the sealed tips you can get a much better sound from the Sony than you can get from the Xtrainerz.
@@AndysTechTone Truth. I think the sony are the best overall value for that reason. The main reason why I am looking at buds just for swimming is I prefer the jaybird vista for most cases since they are truly wireless and just a lot smaller and more comfortable. I'd been looking at these sony nw623s for a while but I had heard that the sealed tips made the sound so quiet that it was hard to hear. If you think that they sound as good or better than the aftershokz then I might go with those just because of the additional value.
@@Slysoft_ I never had such a problem with the sealed tips, I don't think that's an issue. But that's just me. I get such a perfect fit with the Sony that it creates a vacuum in my ear canals so I could even use the normal tips underwater. Not that I ever did. But again, this varies from person to person. The Aftershokz only sounds good if you plug in your ears with the supplied earplug, so the advantage of not having to put anything in your ear canals is not there anymore. Plus the Sony is better built, more robust. Both are comfortable with swim caps on, no chafing either. I agree with the Vistas, they are great for running and other workouts.
@@AndysTechTone Thanks for the info. One last question. Do either of these pairs of headphones have issues staying on without being held in place with a swim cap? I noticed in your review of the sony you were swimming in the ocean with no cap on, but I wonder if they might fall off when pushing off the wall in a pool.
@@Slysoft_ I only use them with a swim cap and I never had a problem with them, they are secure and comfy enough. But I don't do tumble turns, so no experience with that. Those few shots in the ocean without a swim cap were only filmed for the video but the buds felt secure enough
Thanks mate, this is a great and very useful review!.....greetings from South America
Glad you found it useful 👍
Excellent detailed product review. Thank you very much!!!
What a great review! I’m a new swimmer and can’t thank you enough. Looking forward to adding music to my workouts.
Thanks man, enjoy your swims and your tunes 👍
Hey what did you buy !? I couldnt make a décision