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Swimming is one of the best ways to get yourself in shape and keep fit. While swimming is tons of fun, it can become very boring doing laps upon laps with only your mind to keep you company. Luckily, technology makes it possible to have waterproof MP3 players which will be able to deliver your music to you as you swim.
Below I will highlight the best and different waterproof MP3 players available.
Waterfi Ipod Shuffle
If you are looking for a solid underwater MP3 player, then you definitely need to check out the Waterfi Ipod Shuffle. This device is perfect for swimming, surfing, paddleboarding or any other type of water-based activities. This iPod shuffle does not use any bulky waterproof cases and it can be easily clipped to your goggles or swim cap. This MP3 player is very lightweight and compact will be able to deliver hours of playback.
- 15 hour battery life
- 2GB internal memory
- Comes with headphones
- Sync your music and playlists via Itunes
- Excellent sound quality
Jlab Go 4GB Waterproof MP3 Player
The Jlab Go 4GB is a great waterproof MP3 player just because of the performance it is able to deliver, as well as its design. The MP3 player is incorporated into the headphones, which means you do not have to deal with any cords, or having to worry about clipping it on to your swim cap or goggles. The sound quality is pretty good and you can hold a good amount of songs on it (around 1000).
- 10 hour battery life
- 4GB internal memory
- Copy songs from Itunes or Windows Media Player
- Playlist compatible
- Wire free, as it fits comfortably around the back of your head
- Great sound quality
GSI 4GB Waterproof MP3 Player
If you want a good performing waterproof MP3 player, then check out the GSI 4GB. This is a neckband style player that is waterproof and ideal to swim in. The player is incorporated into the headphones, which makes this all in one player ideal to swim in. The sound quality really shines and it is one of the major selling points of the device.
- 10 hour battery life
- 4GB internal memory
- Supports MP3 and WMA
- Neckband style design
- Great sound quality
QQ Tech 4GB Waterproof MP3 Player
Good looks does not always translate into good performance. When it comes to the QQ Tech waterproof MP3 Player, it is safe to say you get the best of both worlds. This is a nice looking player and its performance is solid. It is very basic but it gets the job done. Some people complain that it can be a bit difficult to figure out how it works, but that should not be a big problem when using the device. Spend some time to test out the controls and it should be smooth swimming from there on out.
- 8-12 hour battery life
- 4GB internal memory
- Supports MP3 and WMA
- Comes with armband
- Really cheap price
Sony NWZW262 Walkman MP3 Player
Sony has a reputation for making high-quality audio devices, especially their Walkman MP3 series. This waterproof MP3 player is as good as it gets and it is going to deliver on not only sound, but also on performance. Putting songs of the MP3 player is easy and it won’t take a day to try and figure out how to load them onto the device. The sound quality is unmatched in while you are swimming your lengths, you will feel as if you were in another world.
- 8 hour battery life (full charge). 60 Min battery life( 3-min quick charge)
- 2GB internal memory
- Copy songs from Itunes or Windows Media Player
- Playlist compatible
- Wire free, as it fits comfortably around the back of your head
- Great sound quality
Diver Waterproof MP3 Player
The Diver Waterproof MP3 Player is not the best looking on the list and the features are pretty basic, but guess what? It gets the job done. There are 2 versions, one without a lcd screen and another with one. Playing songs are pretty straight forward and the sound is good. For those of you who use Itunes to organize your song collection, this MP3 player does not work with it, so dragging and dropping the songs is what you will have to do.
It is a solid player and if you purchase it, it won’t be anything awful. There are still others on this list that are way better for the same price.
- 4 hour battery life
- 4GB internal memory
- Copy songs from computer to mp3 players
- Comes with waterproof headphones
- Great sound quality
Pyle PSWP4BK 4GB Waterproof Mp3 Player
The Pyle PSWP4BK is a neckband waterproof MP3 Player that fits nicely around the head and delivers music to your ears as you swim. This player supports both MP3 and WMA, so you should have no problem playing songs out of your collection. The device has a nice design and it is really good that the mp3 player is incorporated into the headphones.
- 10 hour battery life
- 4GB internal memory
- Waterproof Rating IPX-8 For Submersion Up To 1 Meter (3.3 feet)
- Wire free, as it fits comfortably around the back of your head
- Great sound quality
Nu Dolphin Touch Waterproof 4 GB MP3 Player
While a bit bigger than some of the waterproof mp3 players on the list, the Nu Dolphin Touch Waterproof 4 GB MP3 player has one big advantage; it is capable of playing FM radio. This can be good as you can listen to your favorite radio show as you do your swimming lengths. One downside is that it does not use the regular 3.5mm audio jack input. So you’re stuck using the headphones that come with the MP3 player or you have to search high and low for waterproof headphones that work with the mini jack.
- 8 hour battery life
- 4GB internal memory
- 1.5 charge time
- FM Radio
- Comes with waterproof earphones
- Sounds good
Speedo Aquaebeat
The Speedo Aquabeat is the last on the list. Speedo is known for making high quality swim products, but this mp3 player falls a bit short. Price wise it is one of the more expensive on the list and it has one of the smallest storage spaces around. You can get better value for your money with some of the other players. Other than that, the sound of the MP3 player is crisp and it can be easily attached to your swim cap or goggles.
- 6 hour battery life
- 1GB internal memory
- Plays MP3 and WMA
- Comes with waterproof earphones
- Lightweight
Where can i purchase this in South Africa Johannesburg? -Nu Dolphin Touch Waterproof 4 GB MP3 Player