JBL ENDURANCE DIVE EARPHONES BLUETOOTH
JBL ENDURANCE DIVE EARPHONES PLUS

The transmitter is quite large, but the ability to enjoy music, podcasts and coaching tips (provided by the Zygo app) without messing around with MP3 files is a real bonus.

JBL ENDURANCE DIVE EARPHONES BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth signals can only penetrate water for a very short distance, and the Zygo Solo gets around this problem using an FM radio transmitter – an unusual but effective approach. The Zygo Solo is the only waterproof headphones we've tested that can stream music and podcasts from a phone sitting by the side of the pool. If you have an Apple Watch, check out H2O Audio's Interval headphones, which hold your watch's body at the back of your swimming cap so you can stream tunes from Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora and others. It's good to have another option if you use your watch for streaming music regularly, but the Audio Sonar's generous 8GB onboard storage will be plenty for most swimmers. The signal will only stretch around 4-in when the receiver is submerged, so you'll need to attach your smartwatch to your goggles for this to work (streaming from a phone isn't feasible).

Unlike many competing waterproof headphones, the H2O Audio Sonar can also play music via Bluetooth – though this is limited by the range of Bluetooth underwater. The buttons are large with raised markings, allowing you to operate them with wet hands and to switch tracks by feel. The H2O Audio Sonar are bone conduction waterproof headphones that clip securely to your swimming goggles and transmit sound to your auditory nerve without needing earplugs (unless you choose to wear a pair). Not sure which you need? Check out our waterproof vs water-resistant headphones explainer. Looking for above-water workout buds with just a bit of sweat-resistance instead? Take a look at our best workout headphones and best running headphones guides. We know the top headphones to recommend as we’ve tested many of the best waterproof headphones, putting each pair through its paces by taking them to the pool and rating them for their performance, battery life, and sound quality. Our top picks below include a range of designs, like in-ear headphones and bone conduction headphones. If you're training for a big triathlon or regularly doing swim laps, the best waterproof headphones will need onboard tunes as Bluetooth will only deliver choppy audio. The option you choose will depend on what you need them for. Whereas others have storage or a built-in MP3 player, which means you can happily swim at a distance and underwater. The main thing you need to know if you’re looking for the best waterproof headphones for you is that some rely on Bluetooth technology, which means your phone needs to be nearby. The best headphones don’t necessarily make the best waterproof headphones. However, there are several other factors to think about when you’re looking for the best waterproof headphones, which we’ll cover in our guide below along with our top suggestions. To be considered waterproof, headphones need an IPX7 rating or higher, which means they can be submersed in water to varying depths. The best waterproof headphones enable you to listen to your favorite tracks, podcasts and audiobooks while you swim. Matt Evans, Fitness, Wellness and Wearables Editor It's not commercially available yet, but waterproof music is getting weird and I love it. But I'm excited about the prospect of SONR Music: a wearable, waterproof, bone conduction 'puck' that sticks to the back of your head and leaves your ears free.

JBL ENDURANCE DIVE EARPHONES PLUS

We're currently testing many of the newest and best waterproof headphones to add more options to our guide, like the Mifo O5 Plus Gen 2 Touch and the Cre8 Sounds. The JBL Reflect Aero, which sound great, is our number one, but the H2O Audio Tri Multi-Sport boasts its own onboard 8GB flash drive, which means you can store your favorite tunes and play them during your swims. I've taken over from our Buying Guides Editor, the excellent Michelle Ray Uy, in looking after the Waterproof Headphones guide.

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