Tayogo W26 Waterproof Headphones

The Tayogo W26 waterproof headphones are suitable for both sweaty workouts and swimming and come in either black or a white and orange combo design. These headphones use bone conduction which means the sound travels through your cheekbones rather than directly into your ears. It can feel a bit strange at first, but it’s actually pretty handy. Your ears stay open, so you can still hear what’s going on around you. That’s especially useful if you’re out running or cycling and need to stay aware of your surroundings. The sound quality is not on the level of traditional in ear headphones, but it’s more than good enough for casual listening.

You can fully submerge the W26 thanks to the IP68 rating, that means they are 100% waterproof up to 3 metres. There’s built in memory, so you can upload your music directly onto the device and swim without needing to connect to your phone. This can be super handy as Bluetooth connectivity can be notoriously patchy when it comes to going under the water. Battery life is decent, lasting around 5 to 6 hours depending on usage and up to 15hrs if you are just using the mp3 mode, charging is fairly quick at just 1.5hrs.

The controls are simple enough once you get used to them, although they can be a bit fiddly with wet hands. The fit is snug and secure, and they stay in place even when doing laps in the pool or bouncing about during a run, some may find they run a little on the small side (I don’t want to call out our larger headed readers) but for me it was a good fit (fyi Christmas cracker hats fall over my eyes, there’s your sizing scale).

Of course, they’re not perfect. The Bluetooth connection can be a little patchy if your phone is far away or there are obstacles in the way, including being underwater. Also, the onboard music transfer system is a bit old school and takes a bit of patience to get used to.

Still, for the price and the features, the Tayogo W26 offers great value for anyone after waterproof headphones that work on land and in water. If you can handle the quirks, they’re a fun and functional bit of kit. RRP £69

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