It used to be that you would have to leave your music at water's edge. Now with the advancements in MP3 devices and waterproof housings there are different ways to bring your music into the water with you. Technological innovations, both in hardware and software, keep the field fresh and exciting – and sometimes a little confusing for the first-time purchaser.
We've gathered together our top-selling standalone waterproof mp3 players and put them side by side so you can compare features and decide which one best suits your aquatic lifestyle.
Capacity |
1GB
2GB |
4GB |
1GB
2GB |
Supports up to 8GB |
1GB |
256MB
256MB |
Shock Resistance |
Yes and skip-free audio |
Yes and skip-free audio |
Yes and skip-free audio |
Yes and skip-free audio |
Yes and skip-free audio |
Yes and skip-free audio |
Includes |
Waterproof earbuds, armstrap, USB cable, user guide |
USB cable arm strap waterproof ear buds, cleaning cloth, clip, user manual disc |
Earphones, orange lock rings for goggle attachment, white earphones clips for goggle band, USB cord, micro fiber/suede cloth |
3 Sets of Ear buds, USB Cable, 512MB Micro SD card, and docking station |
Playlist editing software, waterproof earphones, USB & audio ext. cable, various size earphones & mesh carrying case |
Carrying case, USB connector, SwiMp3
Media Guide (SwiMP3v2)
USB cable, arm strap, waterproof earbuds, SwiMp3
Media Guide (SwiMP3
Surf) |
Weight |
51g |
|
25g |
65g |
35g |
40g/56g |
Depth |
10 feet |
3.3 feet |
3.3 feet |
10 feet |
10 feet |
10 feet |
Formats Supported |
MP3, WMA & Protected WMA (DRM) |
MP3 & WMA |
MP3 & WMA |
MP3 & WMA |
MP3 & WMA |
MP3 & WMA |
Dimensions |
2.8" x
1.8" x
0.8" |
2.6" x 0.8" |
2.4" x
0.75" x
0.75" |
4.5" x 5.5" |
2.4" x
1.8" x
0.8" |
1.5" x 3"
(SwiMP3v2)
1-3/4" x
1-3/4"
(SwiMP3 Surf) |
Price |
$69.95 (1GB) $79.95 (2GB) |
$149.99 |
$89.95 (1GB) $114.95 (2GB) |
$89.95 |
$116.95 |
$134.95 (1GB) (SwiMP3v2) $134.95 (SwiMP3) |
Manufacture Warranty |
90-Day Limited Warranty |
1 Year Limited Warranty |
1 Year Limited Warranty
on player;
3 month on earphones |
1 Year Limited Warranty |
1 Year Limited Warranty |
90-Day Limited Warranty |
Extra Info |
Floats for easy retrieval. Compatible Color OLED Screen. |
Patented earphones antenna allows for FM Radio listening |
Compliant with international IPx7 water resistance standard |
Supports Micro SD cards up
to 8GB |
Floats for easy retrieval. Compatible with iTunes. |
|
Battery
Life |
Recharge-
able 18 hour battery |
8 hour
when fully charged, & recharging time is 2 hours |
8 hour
when fully charged, & recharging time is 1.5 hours |
10 hour
when fully charged, & recharging time is 2 hours |
9 hour
of continuous playback |
Recharge-
able 10 hour battery |
Waterproof housings are cases made to protect your iPod from sand and water. iPods are not included with the housing. Please click on your corresponding iPod to be directed to housings that will function with your iPod.
