Check Current Price<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nOne of the most advanced waterproof MP3 players I tried was the Delphin Waterproof Micro Tablet. As the name suggests, it’s a small tablet with a square screen and a touchscreen on which you can see 4 apps side by side. You can load apps such as Amazon Audible, Pandora and Spotify to listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides the tablet, you get the impressive Swimbuds earbuds for your tunes. You have an option between the Swimbuds Sport and Swimbuds HydroActive earbuds at no extra cost. With the tablet running Android 5.1, you\u2019re basically taking a whole computer underwater. Only this time, you won’t worry about water damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Has storage configurations of up to 16GB for storage of at least 4,000 songs. <\/strong><\/li>
- Can be used with most popular music services such as Pandora, Spotify, Audible and others.<\/li>
- Has a touchscreen and full operating system (Android 5.1) which allows for complex tasks.<\/li>
- It comes with free samples of AquaGuard (1 oz. Bottle) and a 30-minute narrated swim workout.<\/li>
- The Swimbuds earbuds included, although already impressive, come with 11 different sizes of earbud tips which allow you to get just the right tips for your ears.<\/li>
- 1 year warranty against manufacturer defects.<\/li>
- Has Bluetooth and WIFI capabilities which make it convenient in loading music.<\/li>
- Mac and PC compatible for convenience.<\/li>
- 6-hour battery life.<\/li>
- IPX8 waterproofing allowing for 30 minutes submersion in 3 meters of water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The battery life is shorter than competitors although still enough for most swimming sessions. <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you prefer to have a screen on your waterproof MP3, go for this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buy Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When looking to acquire an MP3 player to use underwater, there are some aspects you need to consider. These include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Electronics and water are never friends and taking any electronic devices into the water is a recipe for disaster. When it comes to waterproof MP3 players, you need to have one that\u2019s at least at IPX7 waterproof rating to use it in any type of water. The higher the rating, the better the device will be. Anything lower than that work in any water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
On average, when the storage is 4GB, the player can store up to 1,000 songs in most common formats. The higher the storage, the higher the number of songs you will store on the player. While some audio formats take up more space than others, that\u2019s the average. You also need to know that wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth and WiFi don\u2019t work underwater. For this reason, the storage size of your device matters a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On average, 100 songs should last for about 5 hours on end. Include a few breaks and 100 songs will last the whole day when swimming. That\u2019s only if you swim the whole day which we know isn\u2019t the case for most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sound quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The first thing you need to know is that the quality of sound you will get underwater will never be as good as what you get on land. However, it doesn\u2019t mean you compromise on the quality of sound you get in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most MP3 players offer crappy sound underwater and finding genuine reviews with people who actually tested them should be your first priority. If you can hear the words and beats distinctly, you should be happy the music is audible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s always the option of choosing bone audio conduction options which deliver sound through the cheekbones. While you won\u2019t get the very best sound, you won\u2019t notice much difference between the sound in the water and that one on land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A typical swimming session lasts only for a couple of hours and shouldn\u2019t require lots of battery life. However, the fact that you can use most of these MP3 players out of the water means that you need a long lasting battery in it. The least I can think of is about 6 hours which can take you through a day or two of swimming and at least one playlist of 100 songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fitting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Unlike on land where you can easily put back a loose earbud into the ear, you don\u2019t have that luxury underwater. The moment an earbud is loose, water enters the ear canal and your music won\u2019t be audible anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this reason, you need earbuds that fit well into your ears. The best are the triple-flanged rubber tips such as the ones offered by Swimbuds. These stay in your ears keeping the water out although you also need to have the right fit for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also the option of going for bone audio conduction MP3 players which deliver sound through the cheekbones rather than the ears. This eliminates the need to have fitting earbuds in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Build quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The build quality of your MP3 player determines how well it works and how long it\u2019ll last. For a start, waterproofing an electronic device simply boils down to covering the sensitive electronic circuits with a layer of waterproof materials. If the rest of the device isn\u2019t built well, it\u2019ll likely just let in water that will destroy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being a small item also means that you will likely drop it once in a while. If the build quality is poor, it\u2019ll break apart on no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to compatibility, you need to have an audio player that\u2019s compatible with most audio formats such as MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC and many others. Besides that, it should be compatible with most operating systems such as macOS and Windows to allow you load the songs faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With these aspects in mind, you’re sure to land the best audio player for your swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swimming MP3 Player Care and Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t clean your earphones and headphones, they become dirty and can lead to bad odors and even ear infections. Besides that, there\u2019s also the risk of damage to the unit with salt and chlorine in the water eating away at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To clean and generally maintain the swimming MP3 player, you need to do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Every time you come out of the water, always rinse the MP3 player and even the earbuds in clean water. This washes off the salty water which can be corrosive.<\/li>
- Wipe the player with a cloth dipped in alcohol to clean off any grease or remaining salt and chlorine for the water after every swim.<\/li>
- Remove the earbuds\u2019 rubber tips then rinse in alcohol to clean the wax and other types of dirt from the earbuds.<\/li>
- For gunk or other tough stains, use a soft toothbrush to clean them off.<\/li>
- Project air under pressure into the headphone port to clean any dirt stuck in it. Dirt in this port can lead to poor connections with the headphone jack.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
With these maintenance routines, your MP3 player will remain in great shape no matter the type of water you swim in. If any electric parts fail, you may need repair by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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