I’ve been using the Sony NW-WS410 underwater headphones for about a year now, mostly for swimming laps. While they have some good features, they ultimately fall short in a crucial area: volume.

Pros

-MP3 Storage – Since Bluetooth doesn’t work well underwater, the built-in storage is a useful feature. No need to worry about connectivity issues. -Decent Battery Life – It’s not outstanding, but it lasts long enough for my workouts. -Waterproof & Secure Fit – They stay in place well, even during freestyle, and hold up to regular exposure to water.

Cons

-Disappointing Volume Level – Even at max volume, I can barely hear anything while swimming. It makes the experience frustrating, especially in a noisy pool. -Lackluster Sound Quality – Even when I can hear it, the audio isn’t great. It sounds muffled compared to regular headphones. -Limited Use Outside the Pool – Since it’s MP3-only, you can’t stream music or use them easily for other activities.

Overall, while they’re better than nothing, they don’t make swimming as enjoyable as I’d hoped. If Sony could increase the volume, they’d be much more useful. As they are now, I wouldn’t recommend them, especially for serious swimmers who need music to stay engaged during long workouts.