Our Verdict
Not the most versatile headphones. They're super compact and have a decent isolation performance. However, they're best used when the accuracy of audio reproduction is not essential to your listening experience.
- Minimal leakage.
- Extremely lightweight and portable design.
- Stable and waterproof.
- Poor audio reproduction.
- Not comfortable for everyone.
- Cheap build quality.
Not designed for neutral listening. The closed back in-ear buds severely limits the soundstage. Also, audio reproduction is below average and gives an overly bass-heavy representation of all tracks.
Below-average for commuting. They provide decent passive isolation but it may not be enough for ambient noise of a busy commute.
The Swimbuds are designed specifically to provide a waterproof listening experience. They're portable and lightweight headphones you can carry around easily in any pocket. The in-ear fit also goes deep into the ear canal providing a lot of stability. However, they don't sound good and comfort maybe an issue for some.
Average for office use. They barely leak any sound so even at loud volumes no one will hear your audio. However, the isolation is just a little weak for noisy offices.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Aug 10, 2017: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
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