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

If you are an avid swimmer and want to spice up your long sessions in the pool then you might want ot have a look at these three waterproof bone conduction headphones you can use in the water.
Watch the video to find out more!
0:00 Intro
0:44 The Three Contenders
1:52 Design, Fit & Comfort
6:14 MP3 Mode
9:13 Connectivity
11:44 Controls
13:46 Sound Quality
17:54 Conclusion
Disclosure: I got free samples from all manufacturers for testing and reviewing but I will not receive any payment or monetary compensation whatsoever for doing this comparison. What I say in the video is my own opinion and I only share my personal experience with you guys. But these following links are affiliate links which means that I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel.
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[@fenaandrade2594]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

no worries, thanks for watching it all 😊

[@Rich--J]

@@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]

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

[@GrimaceCX]

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 💪

[@mrheikkiable]

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]

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.

[@Boxicron]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks for the sub welcome on board 😎

[@hairmelahairmela8309]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

It's much appreciated, thanks for watching too ☺

[@mattiaantonelliofficial]

Thank you very much for this comparison!

[@julianbkr]

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]

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

[@vaabroinnabro6952]

Dude you deserve more subscribers for your work ! 👑

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks 😊

[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another great one, Andy! 👍

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks buddy 😊

[@ivo8413]

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]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🙂

[@heavymackin7585]

Great vid man, thank you !!!

[@kleangato]

Well done. Thank you for the review.

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching 😊

[@BreakCards]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching 😊

[@urospurtic9937]

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]

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.

[@masonbroful]

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]

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...

[@Krishna-inWestGermany]

Thx, that was a serious presentation 😊

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching 😊

[@samwestley7897]

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

[@nikicrewes1411]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

I haven’t tried any H2O product yet

[@thehyperfocusteam]

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??

[@cezcelle]

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..

[@stevenserrano759]

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]

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.

[@serdaraskar]

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

[@janokary]

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]

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.

[@egor646]

Thanks!

[@constantijncranendonk5673]

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]

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

[@sajjadbaeidi32]

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]

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]

​@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@jdco8831]

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

[@francomelamed2501]

thanks, you saved my life haha greetings from argentina

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching 😊

[@TheVerga83]

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

[@jeremymorrison3494]

20K Andy, Awesome Brother. Bring on 30K

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks 😊

[@TheRebecablack]

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]

I'd always wear a swim cap

[@user-zs2bp3mf5p]

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]

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

[@user-zs2bp3mf5p]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

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

[@ivanleonardo]

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]

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.

[@ComoZea]

Good job

[@AndysTechTone]

thanks 😊

[@assacam5747]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks very much 😎

[@tk-maker]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

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

[@user-eu4xx2oj7r]

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]

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

[@lorenzohidalgo6596]

thanks

[@user-hq4se6ee5z]

Thanks

[@AndysTechTone]

No worries, thanks for watching!

[@robinmordasiewicz]

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]

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

[@eulavmaballs246]

How do they compare with Shokz Openswim?

[@randywood84]

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

[@alanclayton-vv3yy]

I came here to say this.

[@AndysTechTone]

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.

[@Danter1992]

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

[@ilijadobre]

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]

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]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

@@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

[@tk423b]

Pump up the Treble!

[@ti_kru]

Where can you buy the mojawa in europe?

[@AndysTechTone]

Amazon UK I believe

[@cezcelle]

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.

[@tomasdegregori7460]

So? Wich is the best one??

[@benliventjuna8351]

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

[@jenjabba6210]

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]

All valid complaints...

[@HW-em7fd]

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..

[@konstantinosbakogiannis7774]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

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

[@konstantinosbakogiannis7774]

@@AndysTechTone Thanks 🙂

[@loyalty773]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

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

[@seyedalihejazi4926]

Plz create a TLDR version of the video

[@AndysTechTone]

not sure that will happen

[@GabiRav]

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.

[@nollabarakat9286]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@Meuchlor]

Unfortunately only the creative headphones are available in Europe.

[@gamerfinn3634]

On board storage is a deal breaker

[@AndysTechTone]

And these all have it

[@Stroproducedit]

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]

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

[@Sauvahe]

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

[@AndysTechTone]

@@Sauvahe Nope

[@aussieollieoliver]

I had the same thoughts 😔

[@zporadik5651]

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

[@cezcelle]

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..