These Earbuds Were Made for the Water

You may have a pair of sweat-proof headphones for your workout, but these swim-friendly earbuds are much tougher. They've been designed to seal out water from your ears, as well as withstand serious water submersion.

The Best Waterproof Earbuds

• Our Top Pick: Sony NW-WS413 Waterproof MP3 Player
• Runner Up: Swimbuds MP3 Waterproof Earbuds
• The Thrifty Swimmer's Pick: Pyle Flextreme MP3 Sports Earbuds
• The Wired Pick: Swimbuds Sport Waterproof Earbuds
• Most Waterproof: H2O Audio Waterproof Earbuds
• Comfy Neckband Fit: HydroActive Neckband Waterproof Earbuds
• Made for Swimming with Flip Turns: Swimbuds Flip Waterproof Earbuds

While there's a limited choice of swim-friendly wireless earbuds, there’s a good reason: water submersion has a negative effect on the quality of the Bluetooth connection. As a result, today's wireless picks have a built-in MP3 player and built-in storage for audio files. This way, you can play your wireless tunes locally and not worry about connecting the earbuds to an external device.

When you pick the right pair of waterproof earbuds for your needs and budget, make sure you spend sufficient time finding the perfect fit before taking them for a swim. To help you narrow your search, here are our favorite fully waterproof picks for swimmers.