Six water-resistant earphones for the gym and pool
From sweat-resistant earphones for an intense workout to waterproof earbuds for a swimming session, these will keep you motivated and entertained after a long-haul flight or boring wait in transit
Are you the kind of traveller who books a hotel depending on whether it has a good gym or a big swimming pool? Getting some exercise after a long-haul flight, or a day in transit, can help you get over jet lag and prepare for your trip ahead.
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Whether you hit the gym or the pool, there are plenty of choices for waterproof earphones and other devices that can keep you entertained and motivated. From a waterproof Walkman and an all-in-one MP3 player to headphones and “true wireless” earphones designed to cope with sweat or water, most of these devices will also work with a smartphone, so you only need one pair of earphones on your trip.
Sony Walkman NW-WS623
This fully waterproof Walkman (US$152) is designed like most Bluetooth headsets. As well as connecting wirelessly to a smartphone for playing music, the NW-WS623 can hold MP3 files in its 4GB storage (a 16GB version is also available) for when you hit the pool. Weighing 32 grams, it plays for 12 hours on one charge. Available at sony.com.hk
Bragi The Dash Pro
The trend for “true wireless” two-piece earphones has been hampered somewhat by the need to recharge each earpiece every few hours. This new “pro” version of the 26-gram Bragi The Dash earphones (US$332) increases the battery life to five hours, they are water resistant to three metres so you can swim with them. They’re not cheap, but like the Sony they can attach to a smartphone via Bluetooth, and can store 4GB of music. Available at yohohongkong.com