Tayogo Swimming Headphones, Bone Conduction Swimming Earphones, Waterproof Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4, 32GB of MP3

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I work out at the YMCA andit is very noisy. Not only are these headphones water proof they are very comfortable. I wear them with earplugs so that in a noisey environment the music is more enjoyable, no outside noise. I recently had an issue with them and the customer service was excellent. I contacted them through emails and they were very prompt with their answers to my questions. Thank you for great customer service.Design:MO

I purchased these W22 headphones so that I would have something to listen to when I am swimming. I have to say I was very nervous making this purchase as I have never owned a pair of bone conduction headphones before and I was worried how well they would work in the water. I am happy to report however that these W22 headphones work fine for swimming!If you are worried about these headphones coming off while you are swimming, you don't have to worry. They don't come off easy and they do a remarkable job of staying on even when you are swimming freestyle. And if you stretch your swimming cap over them, you can even do somersault turns with them and they will stay on!!In regards to the music quality, unfortunately it can be hard to hear the music when you are swimming with them on. That's why it is recommended to wear the included ear plugs. That will make the music clearer for you, though you may still have to turn the volume up. In my case, putting on ear plugs was enough for me to enjoy any songs I am listening to. However, if I am listening to an audio book, I would have to turn the volume up to max even with the ear plugs on so that I can make out the words I am listening to. But I don't think that is the fault of this pair of headphones. No bone conduction headphones will be as clear as regular earphones, that is just a con of using bone conduction.It is easy to put songs and audio books onto the headphones. You just connect the headphones to your computer then you drag and drop any mp3 files you have. You can even put them into folders and the headphones will still play them in sequence. That is how I put my audio books onto them, with each book in its own folder with each chapter mp3 numbered so that they will be played in the correct sequence.I think these W22 do a fine job as swimming headphones and the low price makes this very attractive, especially if you purchase them during a sale.

FIT (3.5/5). In general, this fits okay and rests on my head/ears without any undue pressure or discomfort. For general, above-ground use, I have no issues. When swimming, though, I have a hard time keeping these in place reliably. Regular swimming is okay for the most part, but sudden moves (pushing off) or turns pull these right off. I really would have liked some way to secure it better to my head. That said, I do appreciate its flexibility, so when I pull them on and off, or bump it wrong, I don't worry about the band breaking.COMFORT (4.5/5). These are very lightweight! Between that and the silicone covering, these are very comfortable to wear (minus the falling off while swimming). Since it doesn't go *in* my ear, I don't have to worry about getting it to sit just right either.SOUND (4/5). Listening to these does take a little getting used to if you haven't worn bone-conduction headphones before, but it's not bad. I assumed you couldn't hear the music unless it was in contact with you, but you can still hear it a little even when it's off your head. There is a distinct difference in sound between out of water ("dry-use") and underwater ("wet-use"). Dry-use sounds a lot like regular headphones or earbuds pulled away from your ears (though these are clearer). For wet-use, the sound is noticeably louder (but not painfully so). The bass is loud, but muddy and muffled. The vocals are clear, and clearer than out of water. Overall, the sound quality is very good. I was actually able to keep the volume on the mid to lower level (usually I'm on the slightly higher end). In general, I think I prefer normal earbuds for dry-use, though the one advantage these have over earbuds is the ability to hear your surroundings. So go for these if you want to be aware of your surroundings; go with earbuds if you want to drown them out.BLUETOOTH (4.5/5). I love that these have both built-in mp3 and bluetooth capabilities! That flexibility is a huge plus for me. The bluetooth connection is quick and easy and works well. It stinks that you can't use the bluetooth feature in the water. But that's a limitation on Bluetooth itself - no device can get around that. Maybe someday they'll invent a communication technology that can penetrate water... My only, minor, complaint is that this defaults to bluetooth mode. For a device that operates mainly in water, it would have been nice to default to mp3 mode.QUALITY/BUILD (4.5/5). From what I can tell, this is built well with quality materials. It holds up well to clumsy man-handling, and the controls are mostly easy to use (once you can find the right buttons!). I do like that the buttons are raised, with the volume/navigation buttons grouped together, separate from the power/mode button. That makes it easier to find the right buttons by feel. I love that this is completely enclosed to prevent any water intrusion. My only concern is how well the silicone will hold up over time in the heat and chlorine. I'll be sure to update if I notice any degradation.USAGE (5/5). Since each button has several functions, it can take a little getting used to, to make sure you're using it properly. Once you've worked with it some, it becomes a little more intuitive. That said, I was pleasantly surprised by the included voice prompts that tell you what function you selected. I was expecting to have to guess when it was in mp3 vs bluetooth mode, or when I was in Shuffle vs Order mode. It's a seemingly small thing, but a big deal for me. It really elevates the user experience. So a big Thank You to the developers - this is a very much appreciated feature!OTHER (5/5).> CABLE (5/5). The magnetic cable is a brilliant and necessary tool for being able to charge AND connect to a computer(!), while keeping the headphones watertight. It connects easily and works great!> EAR PLUGS (untested). I don't typically use ear plugs when swimming, so can't fully evaluate them. I did have trouble getting them to stay in when doing a quick dry-use test. Don't know if they'll work differently in water. I do appreciate the L/R indicators, as well as the strap that connects them.> USB to USB-C ADAPTER (5/5). A very thoughtful addition. Great for faster transfer times, as well as connecting to devices that only have a USB-C port available.> BATTERY (4.5/5). These took a little longer than expected to charge (mine took closer to 2 hours), but so far the battery life seems good. I've used these intermittently over the last 5-6 weeks on a single charge. One thing I love is it shows the headphones' battery life on my phone when connected via bluetooth!> MEMORY (5/5). Excellent! 32GB is able to hold quite a lot of music (or audiobooks)!> PHONE/MIC (untested). I haven't tested the phone or microphone capabilities yet. Hopefully someone else can comment.> INSTRUCTIONS (5/5). The instructions are important and very much appreciated. They're also clear and easy to follow, and cover everything you need to know.Bottom line: The biggest thing I would change (and the reason I took off a star) is the adjustability and being able to secure these better to my head while swimming. I don't want to worry about these coming off. That said, I am very happy with my purchase - best solution so far to be able to listen to music while swimming! I would definitely recommend.