Best Waterproof MP3 Player

By Shantha Kumari . Last updated Jun 13, 2013.

There are many waterproof mp3 players which allow you to listen to music while swimming or diving. Mentioned below are some of the key points to note when buying the best waterproof mp3 players.

Waterproof MP3 player rating:
The effective mp3 player should have an IPX-8 Rating for it to be certified as waterproof. Ingress Protection Rating (IPX) is a standard which specifies how the mechanical casings enclosing the electrical parts provide protection against dust, water, solid objects etc. A rating of 8 means the mp3 player can be immersed in water beyond 1 m for continuous amount of time and the depth has to be specified by manufacturer.

Features:
We recommend that mp3 player which is waterproof should be light weight ranging from 1 oz to about 4 oz. You should also be able to navigate easily to your favorite songs with just few taps on your mp3 player. And to listen to all your songs, long battery life of about 15 hrs with storage capacity of at least 5 GB should also be considered when opting for the best waterproof mp3 players.

Design:
For a hands free enjoyment of listening to your music, the mp3 players which are waterproof are designed to be either strapped onto the goggles or arms. Or allow you to listen to the music while swimming using waterproof casing designs. There are also some leading waterproof mp3 player headphones which are designed as neck bands.

Specially designed ear buds which prevent water from entering into the ear and these mp3 players which are waterproof have separate ear buds to use for water sports and for normal use.

Leading the pack for waterproof mp3 players are the models manufactured from Finis , QQ-Tech but Sony and JLab are also giving tough competition. Select from below the top rated mp3 players of 2013 whose reviews are given by experts.