Jump in the pool and take your tunes with you with these headphones!

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Technology and water don't usually mix very well, but with more and more devices getting sealed and protected against water, we as consumers are reaping the benefits. While there are tons of headphones for everyday use, if you're a swimmer who likes to listen to music, a regular pair of headphones can't follow you into the pool. You'll need headphones that have a high IP rating. Here are our favorite headphones that can stay in your ears while you're swimming laps.

Best for most people

Plantonics BackBeat Fit


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With its IP57 rating, the Plantronics BackBeat Fit can withstand being in the water for 30 minutes up to a depth of 3 feet. Its 100-foot Bluetooth range should be more than enough to keep your phone playing music to the headphones from a safe, splash-free distance. The headphones' quick charge ability gives you eight hours of playback time on just a 15-minute charge, so you can jump in the pool every day and always make sure the battery is ready to play!

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Truly wireless

Jabra Elite Sport


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With its truly wireless design and IP67 rating, the Jabra Elite Sport means business. With 4.5 hours of battery on the earbuds, plus an additional nine hours in the included charging case, it's easy to make sure the headphones stay charged. Not only can these headphones join you while you're swimming laps, but they also can track your heart rate and provide in-ear coaching through the Jabra app.

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Submergable storage

Sony NW-WS413LM


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The Sony NW-WS413LM is wearable and highly water-resistant (up to 6 feet) 4GB MP3 player that will allow you to keep your phone at home when your swimming at the gym. With a simple drag and drop music loading process and 12 hours of playback, the Sony NW-WS413LM will last you many workouts. Plus. it's even able to go into salt water, so you can take it to the beach!

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Best on a budget

Mpow Flame


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Mpow makes a lot of affordable headphones, and the Flame is its latest workout-focused pair. You'll find IPX7 sweat and water-resistance (up to three feet for 30 minutes), support for Bluetooth 4.1, rich bass, and customizable ear tips. Add that together with 7-9 hours of playback on a single charge and you're getting a lot of bang for your buck.

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You can't just bring any pair of headphones into the water, so you need to make sure the pair you purchase is designed specifically for swimming. If you don't swim super often and don't want to spend a ton of money on a water-resistant headphone, the
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a great way to listen to your tunes in the water. Otherwise, you might want to consider a more expensive option if your budget allows.

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