Which One Is Best For Swimmers? Creative, Mojawa & Naenka Bone Conduction Headphones Compared

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Which One Is Best For Swimmers? Creative, Mojawa & Naenka Bone Conduction Headphones Compared

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Andy's Tech Tone

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@fenaandrade2594 10 ай бұрын

Excelent viideo... thanks for this info.. and thanks for that another waterproof headphones video from 3 years ago... Regards from Chiie, South America

@AndysTechTone 10 ай бұрын

no worries, thanks for watching it all 😊

@Rich--J 9 ай бұрын

@@AndysTechTone ...do any of these 3 connect via bluetooth to Pandora, Amazon Music, etc...? If not, do you know of any that do? Thanks and great info/video!!!

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

@@Rich--J If you mean downloading, then it's a no. They can stream music as any BT headset though.

@cezcelle 3 ай бұрын

Warning...Dont buy the Mojawa Run plus..Honest review...mine stop working less than 8 months..I tried several times to contact and send numerous email, emails on their website are not valid emails...poor quality and worst customer service..save your money..

@GrimaceCX 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great review. I have been watching loads of reviews and incredibly, you are the first I have seen where the review actually covers how the earphones work while swimming with a cap on. Detailed and useful, thanks 💪

@vaabroinnabro6952 Жыл бұрын

Dude you deserve more subscribers for your work ! 👑

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@toshikitsutsumi2043 2 ай бұрын

First time watching your video. I’m blown away by your professionalism and the clear structure of your presentation. One hella smart, competent, and informing respectable KZfaqr!!

@AndysTechTone 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching 🙂‍↕️

@mrheikkiable Жыл бұрын

Well done as always. My favorite audiophile channel - im always on the lookout for new pairs and you give good insights. I use to compete in swimming but found training dead boring but this might re-ignite my passion.

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Thanks man 😊 As someone who is relatively new to swimming I feel like there are loads of different things I have to focus on when swimming and music can be distracting at times.

@julianbkr 10 ай бұрын

Great review, thanks Andy for the effort you put in these videos. Based on what I saw here went ahead and bought the Mojawa primarily for swimming. A great player for swimmers, it looks great, it sounds great, it is comfortable and stays fairly put without a swim cap. It has a an issue with the touchpad cycling like crazy between playback modes when swimming, found out that there is a way to disable the touchpad so all is good with MP3 and "Balanced" eq mode while swimming.

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

Glad you made them work. I cannot find my pace after getting back in the pool so let's hope some good tunes will help with that

@Boxicron 10 ай бұрын

WOW, this was such a good review. Comprehensive, understandable, and *very* consumer friendly. Liked and subscribed. Good work, man. Keep it up!

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub welcome on board 😎

@masonbroful Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review, always super detailed. How do these match up to the Sony NW-WS623 and the Shockz OpenSwim (also known as the Aftershockz Xtrainers just rebranded)?

@tk-maker 7 ай бұрын

I got two Sony, one was leaking and another fall into sea... :( , sony sound is great but you will lost ambient awareness which is very danger for openwater swim. I been using Aftershockz Xtrainers for many years they are my favorites but the sound quality is just so so (dont expect much from a bone conduct), and recently broke it, the body part crack...

@ivo8413 3 ай бұрын

Great video, very detailed analysis and overview of all three products. A lot more useful than going through several text-only pages online. Thank you so much! :)

@AndysTechTone 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🙂

@jimhine 2 ай бұрын

Wow - terrific filming, editing, and articulate context explaining features and observations. I appreciate the earplug-specific comparison and recommendations. Just subscribed-great work!

@AndysTechTone Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching 🙂‍↕️

@BreakCards 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the review I'm starting swimming again and I miss listen to music and podcasts

@AndysTechTone 6 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching 😊

@hairmelahairmela8309 9 ай бұрын

Fabulous review! I never use an affiliate link but today I used your link to make a purchase.

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

It's much appreciated, thanks for watching too ☺

@samwestley7897 9 ай бұрын

Hey Andy! Would you not recommend H2O audio or Shokz? These were not mentioned.

@urospurtic9937 3 ай бұрын

Great review! Awesome work. One question: is there any limit on how long you can use them in water? My jbl dive had a limit of 30 minutes of use in water.

@AndysTechTone 3 ай бұрын

Those IP-rating limitations usually apply to full submersion which you barely do when swimming, so I reckon that for a longer session (1hr+) in the water you should be fine. I believe it's more important to rinse the headphones after each use to improve its longevity.

@eulavmaballs246 11 ай бұрын

How do they compare with Shokz Openswim?

@randywood84 10 ай бұрын

Agree. Would love to see Shokz Openswim added or separate review.

@alanclayton-vv3yy 10 ай бұрын

I came here to say this.

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

I asked for a test sample, but didn't get one. I tested the Shokz back when it was still called Aftershokz Xtrainerz but I broke it so couldn't test them now. Plus they are MP3 only as there is no wireless connection which puts them at a disadvantage from the get go.

@_-Z- Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great one, Andy! 👍

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 😊

@mattiaantonelliofficial 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this comparison!

@loyalty773 7 ай бұрын

I just want to learn to swim 😂😂😂 but let me buy a pair so I can RELAX and learn to float lol

@AndysTechTone 7 ай бұрын

For floating these are great but you're better off focusing on what you do when learning to swim 😊

@noisypl 9 күн бұрын

Is podcast-like sounds are clear during heavy swimming?

@krajchek Ай бұрын

Köszi András. Sokat segitett! 🙂

@AndysTechTone Ай бұрын

@@krajchek Nagyon szívesen, thanks for watching 😉

@Krishna-inWestGermany 5 ай бұрын

Thx, that was a serious presentation 😊

@AndysTechTone 4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching 😊

@Kaibacorporate 24 күн бұрын

really wish the microphone on the Mojawa's was better

@sajjadbaeidi32 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Andy, for the amazing review! I've watched both this and your previous review almost two times. I recently purchased the Sony NW-WS623, which seems fine. However, during my first use in the swimming pool, I encountered some issues with the buttons; it appears they shouldn't be used underwater. Additionally, I noticed some discomfort in my ears, especially when wearing a cap. By the way, I'd appreciate your opinion on the best sound quality when using Sony headphones with swimming ear-tips versus bone-conducting headphones with earplugs. Thank you once again!

@AndysTechTone 6 ай бұрын

No bone conduction can really beat the sound of in-ears even if you use the swimming tips on the Sony which can muffle the sound ever so slightly. As for comfort, tight caps over the headphones will always cause some discomfort due to the extra pressure. That's not Sony-specific, it applies to all similar (headband) designs.

@sajjadbaeidi32 6 ай бұрын

@@AndysTechTone Andy, not only are you great at making super useful videos, but you're also wonderful in your responses-super fast, I didn't expect that. I really appreciate it. I'm really not sure if this malfunctioning of the buttons could be a serious issue in the long run. When I tried the buttons, they responded really slowly; it's like they don't do anything at first, and then after a few seconds, the buttons I pressed start to work in a sequence. Do you think this might be a recurring issue with this device? Should I consider returning it and reordering it from Amazon?

@AndysTechTone 6 ай бұрын

@@sajjadbaeidi32 I don't remember having such a lag with the button controls but if it bothers you that much you can always return it I guess

@sajjadbaeidi32 6 ай бұрын

@@AndysTechTone My last question: I'm planning to return this, but if sound quality is important to me and I'm specifically looking for headphones for swimming, what would your advice be for purchasing? (I'm in Canada, and currently, this Sony headphone is on sale, so I can reorder it again. if it's the best option)

@AndysTechTone 6 ай бұрын

@@sajjadbaeidi32 The Sony is the only one with traditional drivers, most others are using bone conduction, so it's probably still your best option

@cezcelle 3 ай бұрын

I bought Mojawa based on your review, mine stopped working for only 8 months...I tried to reach their customer service on their website nil reply..poor customer service.

@heavymackin7585 6 ай бұрын

Great vid man, thank you !!!

@serdaraskar 5 ай бұрын

I wish you tested the Shoks OpenSwim as well but anyway, thanks nice video. :)

@ComoZea 9 ай бұрын

Good job

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

thanks 😊

@225rip 2 ай бұрын

Great and informative video.

@kleangato Жыл бұрын

Well done. Thank you for the review.

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching 😊

@nikicrewes1411 Жыл бұрын

Great review thank you! Have you tried any of the H2O audio products if so how do they compare?

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried any H2O product yet

@jeremymorrison3494 Жыл бұрын

20K Andy, Awesome Brother. Bring on 30K

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@ivanleonardo Жыл бұрын

Wonderful review and very helpful, thank you very much for the effort! One question, which type of earphones do you prefer for swimming in the pool? Inear or bone conduction? I'm using a Sony NWWS413 and like them very much.

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

Bone conduction feels more comfortable int he water to me and you still have the option to leave your ear canals free if you don’t want to use earplugs.

@TheVerga83 5 ай бұрын

Did you have any problems connecting Creative to the PC? My 2 laptops do not see it.

@constantijncranendonk5673 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the analysis. It was great. I have one question too regarding the Mojawa. You said that the touch screen cannot be used within the water. That's fine. But does the water do anything to it? What I want to say is that when I use the JBL Endurance Dive and I forget to lock the touch screen then the water is "playing" with the touch screen with on and off or volume down till of course I block it. Thanks for your response.

@AndysTechTone 11 ай бұрын

I did not notice any issues with the touch interface under water

@Danter1992 8 ай бұрын

I really wanted to like the Naenka, but they struggled to last over a month before they die...

@janokary 11 ай бұрын

Very nice review Andy and thank for that. IPX8 does not guarantee protection in salt water. Did you swim with those at sea or lake?

@AndysTechTone 11 ай бұрын

I swam in both fresh and sea water and also in a pool. Salt water can cause damage in the long run, you are right about that but that's why I suggest to rinse your headphones after every use to keep it clean and remove the salt. It's in the video too.

@phillipmendoza593 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding vid.

@AndysTechTone 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

@francomelamed2501 9 ай бұрын

thanks, you saved my life haha greetings from argentina

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching 😊

@stevenserrano759 11 ай бұрын

Your review is awesome. Super well made and very informative. Question: I just want to be able to listen to mostly podcasts and/or audiobooks while I swim laps indoors. Also some music I have on Spotify. I know Bluetooth cuts out underwater so if need to transfer the files to the unit. Can I put an audiobook onto the unit? And how do I get music right from Spotify to this headset? I have a MacBook but I barely use it anymore. I just listen to music and podcasts and audiobooks off my iPhone. Thoughts?

@AndysTechTone 11 ай бұрын

You’ll have to download an audiobook and convert it to one of the supported formats and then transfer that file to the headphones. I don’t think you can do that straight from Spotify but maybe someone will correct me if I’m wrong.

@tomasdegregori7460 6 ай бұрын

So? Wich is the best one??

@assacam5747 9 ай бұрын

Go West Coast open water swimming! Your footage is beautiful, thank you.

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 😎

@jonathanharrill1795 3 ай бұрын

Great comparison of bone conduction headphones however I'm confused....do these headphones outperform the Shokz/Aftershokz? Thanks again for your due diligence.

@AndysTechTone 2 ай бұрын

All these can be used as normal Bluetooth headphones while the Shokz OpenSwim is an MP3 player only, as there is no wireless chip on board. Other than that, they are pretty much the same.

@AndysTechTone 2 ай бұрын

That's funny, Shokz just announced the new Openswim Pro which comes with both an onboard storage and Bluetooth connection 🤦 Hope to test it soon...

@jenjabba6210 9 ай бұрын

I'm really blown away and how behind they are in technology(transferring time, play lists etc) and poor quality mic sound. I knew that touch control wouldn't work in the water, what were they thinking! It's a hard pass. I'll stick to my old SYRYN. I wanted a new one that would recognize play lists for swimming. I don't know what i want to listen too till I am swimming. If I get tired, I like to switch music go get me in the best mood. I had one years ago that did playlists. Why have so much storage if ya can't make a playlist or play single folders. Thanks for the review.

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

All valid complaints...

@GabiRav 6 ай бұрын

I TRIED FEW CHINESE CHEAP BONE CUNDUCTION FOR SWIMMING . ALL WAS GOOD IN THE FIRST MONTHS AND THEN STOP WORKING. IN OPEN WATER IT BETTER TO BE CONCENTRATED IN THE EARA AND NOT LISTEN TO MUSIC.

@jdco8831 5 ай бұрын

why is the bluetooth mode disabled when it is used in water? are there other options that offer bluetooth mode even underwater?

@seabream 2 ай бұрын

Water absorbs the frequencies of radio waves used by Bluetooth much more than air does, so the range is very short when the transmitter and/or the receiver are submerged because the signal strength drops off pretty sharply as they get further apart. If you put your player close enough to a Bluetooth headphone underwater it will still work (providing that both are waterproof, or protected from water), it's just that it's typically impractical to do so. If you really need to, you can do it, but most methods I can think of to keep a player very close to your headphones seem awkward and uncomfortable. It may also be risky for your player if it's being kept dry by being in a bag.

@TheRebecablack 10 ай бұрын

Do you think a swimming cap is necessary? I have audio floods with the old iPod shuffle and it keeps falling out of my ear. Do you have recommendation? I heard there’s a jelly I can use (not sure) or wearing a cap? I’m not sure. Thank you for your video feller

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

I'd always wear a swim cap

@tk-maker 7 ай бұрын

How they compare to Aftershokz Xtrainerz under water? I have recently broke my Xtrainerz and finding something similar in term of sound quality.

@AndysTechTone 7 ай бұрын

I broke my Xtrainerz too a while ago so I did not have a chance to compare them to these

@egor646 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@69ALPER69 25 күн бұрын

Hello. I know you're comparing swimming headphones here. But I still want to ask you a question. I'm torn between Shokz openrun pro and creative outerlier free pro plus products. I recently bought the Open Run Pro product at half the price compared to the market in my country. But my mind remained on the creative outerlier free pro plus product. What do you think, should I buy this product? Have you had a chance to compare these two products? Thanks in advance.

@user-eu4xx2oj7r 11 ай бұрын

I use wax ear plugs to keep water out of my ear. It doesn't look like you use any sort of ear plugs. Do you think they'd work with my setup?

@AndysTechTone 11 ай бұрын

I use plastic earplugs but wax should work just as well I reckon

@thehyperfocusteam 6 ай бұрын

How do you get audio files on the mp3 player? Im so used to jusr streaming spotify and youtube music... can you even download music anymore like back in the day??

@rupertpupkin4348 14 күн бұрын

Hi. I searched for lots of utube videos on how to do just this and this one is the best. Search the title called: How To Convert CD Audio To MP3 | Quick and Easy

@user-zs2bp3mf5p 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic attention to detail! I am looking for the best headphone option for my brother to use while surfing. Do you think these would stay on his head?

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

If these won't then I don't know what else will. That said I've never tested them for surfing myself...

@user-zs2bp3mf5p 9 ай бұрын

Great. Worth a shot! Thank you so much for responding so quickly :)

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

@@user-zs2bp3mf5p No worries, just let us know how the surfing goes 😊

@robinmordasiewicz 8 ай бұрын

Is it possible to listen to a teams or zoom call if your phone is nearby the pool while you are swimming to listen to a work call ?

@AndysTechTone 8 ай бұрын

If you don't submerge your head in to the water at all and if you stay within range (

@konstantinosbakogiannis7774 6 ай бұрын

Is it possible to listen to podcasts (speech, not music) at a suitable volume while swimming using Creative Outlier Free Pro?

@AndysTechTone 6 ай бұрын

Sure, as long as you can download the audio file to the headphones and listen to the podcast offline

@konstantinosbakogiannis7774 6 ай бұрын

@@AndysTechTone Thanks 🙂

@user-hq4se6ee5z 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

No worries, thanks for watching!

@ti_kru 10 ай бұрын

Where can you buy the mojawa in europe?

@AndysTechTone 9 ай бұрын

Amazon UK I believe

@benliventjuna8351 7 ай бұрын

24 year of living and i just found out there are earphone suitable for swimming 😂

@Meuchlor 10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately only the creative headphones are available in Europe.

@lorenzohidalgo6596 3 ай бұрын

thanks

@HW-em7fd 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this review you did. I liked the video, because I want to support your content however, I’m not really into technology. I just swim a lot. Like 2 to 3 hours a day 4 to 5 days a week in the winter time at the pool and 2 to 6 hours 5 to 7 days a week in the summer time (in Canada outdoor swimming weather without a trisuit is only about 3 maybe 4 months of the year) I’m a big nature person and not a huge tech person but I really enjoy learning by listening to audiobooks, and podcasts when I bike or as I spend time in nature hiking and swimming would be amazing, especially because I swim for so long and especially because swimming indoors in a pool is extremely boring for my mind as a nature and water lover stuck in Canadian winters.. anyway, my point is, I’m not going to subscribe to your channel even though I liked your page. I hope that other people will support you by following you, but I can’t simply because it would be a waste for me to do so since I’m not interested in technology unless that serves my outdoor time in nature specifically for this.. or if it were to be focused on kangen machines and muse meditation, headbands..

@tk423b Жыл бұрын

Pump up the Treble!

@ilijadobre Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, great comparison video. Since you recently reviewed Naenka Runner Neo, how would you compare them sound wise to Mojawa and Runner Diver2? Thanks, Ilija

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

I’ve never compared the Runner Neo to these two but it’s definitely more open and detailed than the Runner Diver 2 and maybe a touch more dynamic across the range than the Mojawa. The midrange is the best on the Runner Neo out of the three

@ilijadobre Жыл бұрын

@@AndysTechTone sound quality wise is it substantial difference between these or marginal would you say?

@AndysTechTone Жыл бұрын

@@ilijadobre since these are open-ear headphones most differences will be marginal as you maintain awareness of your surroundings so you cannot really focus 100% on sound quality alone if that makes sense. The differences will be magnified with your ears plugged in

@seyedalihejazi4926 8 ай бұрын

Plz create a TLDR version of the video

@AndysTechTone 8 ай бұрын

not sure that will happen

@Stroproducedit 8 ай бұрын

So there’s no way to stream music from your favorite apps while in the pool?? Sheesh I have zero interest now then. I would feel like I’m living in 2003 having to upload music files. I’d rather have my playlists of massive songs.

@AndysTechTone 8 ай бұрын

That's one big downside of being offline in the water...

@Sauvahe 7 ай бұрын

Bluetooth can’t be used while swimming even if it is connected to a smartwatch?

@AndysTechTone 7 ай бұрын

@@Sauvahe Nope

@aussieollieoliver 6 ай бұрын

I had the same thoughts 😔

@zporadik5651 6 ай бұрын

Imagine thinking physics has to change so you can save 15 minutes of time one time.