Music turns a long set into something you look forward to. These seven bone conduction headsets and swim earbuds are built for the pool.
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Before you buy: Check the waterproof rating (IPX8 or IP68), storage size and Bluetooth range on each listing. Training aids and swim gear are not life-saving devices, so always swim within your ability and supervise children.
1. H2O Audio TRI 2 PRO Bone Conduction Headphones
Bone conduction headphones built for multisport: Bluetooth for running and cycling, plus an MP3 mode for swimming (Bluetooth does not travel well through water). Premium price, mixed reviews, so read the latest feedback.
Best for: Triathletes who train in all three sports.
Verdict: One headset for swim, bike and run.
2. mojawa Run Plus Bone Conduction Headphones, 32GB MP3
IP68 bone conduction headphones with 32GB of built-in storage, so you can load music for the pool and use Bluetooth on land.
Best for: Swimmers who also run.
Verdict: Strong all-rounder.
3. Bone Conduction Swimming Headphones with 64GB MP3
Open-ear swim headphones with a large 64GB music memory and IP68 waterproofing. Plenty of room for long playlists and podcasts.
Best for: Long swims and big music libraries.
Verdict: Most storage in this guide.
4. IPX8 Bone Conduction Swimming Headphones, 32GB
A budget pair of bone conduction headphones with 32GB storage and Bluetooth 5.4. A low-risk way to try music in the pool.
Best for: First-time music swimmers.
Verdict: Budget bone conduction.
5. Bone Conduction IPX8 Waterproof Swimming Headphones
An open-ear, IPX8-rated headset for swimming with high ratings for the price. Check the listing for storage size and battery life.
Best for: Value-minded pool swimmers.
Verdict: Highly rated for the money.
6. Swimming Headphones Underwater, IP68
Another budget swim headset rated IP68, with built-in memory for music. Good for laps, aqua fitness and showering.
Best for: Casual pool sessions.
Verdict: A simple cheap option.
7. AGPTEK IPX8 Waterproof Coiled Cable Swimming Earbuds
Wired in-ear waterproof earbuds with a short coiled cable, made to connect to a waterproof MP3 player. They need a separate player, but they are very cheap.
Best for: Swimmers who already own a waterproof MP3 player.
Verdict: Cheap wired swim buds.
Final Thoughts
Bluetooth does not travel well through water, so for swimming you need built-in MP3 storage. Load your music before you go, rinse after each swim and dry the charging contacts before charging. Here is every product in this guide with its Amazon ASIN:
- H2O Audio TRI 2 PRO Bone Conduction Headphones — ASIN B0DFQK6Q8R
- mojawa Run Plus Bone Conduction Headphones, 32GB MP3 — ASIN B0C374SW7J
- Bone Conduction Swimming Headphones with 64GB MP3 — ASIN B0CRY2TXGF
- IPX8 Bone Conduction Swimming Headphones, 32GB — ASIN B0HD53J67B
- Bone Conduction IPX8 Waterproof Swimming Headphones — ASIN B0GWQK31H7
- Swimming Headphones Underwater, IP68 — ASIN B0H69VXL7N
- AGPTEK IPX8 Waterproof Coiled Cable Swimming Earbuds — ASIN B075QJPZX1
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