Sony NW-WS413

Advantages: Comfortably sit in the ears, do not fly off. The absence of wires was very annoying when they used to cling to them and the headphones flew off. Good build quality. Moistureproof.

Disadvantages: The sound quality on C grade - for training will go, but no more. A small margin of volume, I listen at the maximum in training because of this battery lasts about three hours. After a couple of months, one speaker began to gurgle at maximum volume in some compositions - apparently when playing certain frequencies. The function of transmitting extraneous sounds works too quietly - I tried all three levels, you can still hear only very loud sounds, you will hear the sound of the horn precisely, and if you turn to someone else, you can not hear it.

Comment: After the second headphones are out of order from the moisture began to look closely in the direction of moisture-proof / sports models. I decided to try a younger model, in principle, everything suits, I have been actively using it for several months in the hall, in the shower - the player is still alive. Given the price, you can safely recommend to buy it for training and outdoor activities, where there is no time to notice the individual flaws in sound quality.

Advantages: - Water resistant;
- Design;
- Sound quality (as for sports headphones);
- autonomy;
- Ergonomic;
- Function Ambient Sounds.

Disadvantages: - With cushions for swimming sound is too quiet;
- The sequence of playback.

Comment: I bought a headphone / player exclusively for practicing in the pool. Personally, it was comfortable for me to swim with them, but now the crawl constantly touched them with a shoulder (although they look good, they move a little away from the ears and "stick out"), because of which water got into the ear and the music was hard to hear. Included are ear cushions and usual for swimming. In the latter, the sound becomes noticeably quieter and I often did not have enough volume in noisy pools. In ordinary sound it is quite good, it is suitable for jogging, only for sports headphones I would like a little more low, but this is someone like that.
Build quality at a height incredibly beautiful and comfortable. I would recommend to buy if you need headphones for running, and you don’t want to take a phone with you or for swimming if you want to relax, but not for active training.

Advantages: Very convenient for sports and really waterproof. Nothing extra. Prior to that, he used the previous model (the battery died, but after 3 years of service it is not surprising). In the new, I can note a significant improvement in design: the buttons are more convenient, the shape more corresponds to the anatomy of the ear, the cap for the pool over the player’s handle no longer causes the earphone to fall out of the ear, voice informing now reports power on / off (which was not enough before), the device it became easier.

Disadvantages: Not yet detected.

Comment: Many on the forums write about the problems with the hang device. As a user of the previous model for several years I can not confirm them.Time will tell, but for now the device looks like an improvement over the previous one in many ways without losing anything, while the previous one was also quite good.

Advantages: - Finally ... Technique that really is waterproof;
- Easy management;
- The function of listening to ambient sound;
- Quick charge function;
- Lack of wires.
- Unlike the "older" models, use in sea / salt water is allowed.

Disadvantages: - It is a pity that there is no FM receiver (but this is rather a whim. I still use it mostly in the indoor pool. It is unlikely that he would work there)))

Comment: Perhaps the time has come when I can recommend this player to other users.
- First, it is really waterproof. Since I have the experience of acquiring some "waterproof" devices that were filled with water and this, according to the manufacturer, was not a warranty case, this parameter is important to me. So, personally swam and dived with him in the pool, in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean.
- Secondly, as already mentioned in the "dignity" column, the player can be used in sea water. Used. No problems.
- I consider the absence of all kinds of WaiFais and "rings" to control (as in the "older" models) rather than a minus. Music in sufficient quantities is pumped into the player itself. Calling from the phone, blowing bubbles, I think, is not very convenient to answer. And it's really more convenient to control the player, having reached with one hand to the ear, than by poking one hand on the finger with the other.
- Charging is enough to slowly swim in the pool for three kilometers. Plus fast charge function. Forgot to charge the player on time? Stick it into the outlet for 20 minutes and an hour of music is provided.
- Its slot for charging. He did not contribute either to the "pros" or to the "cons." On the one hand, on the journey you need to carry an extra "tsatsku." On the other hand, it is through the contact system that the player is waterproof. Exactly the same system uses, for example, "Garmin" in its waterproof watch. No USB ports under lockable covers.
Finally, I recall:
- do not forget to rinse the player with running fresh water after use in chlorinated and sea water (I personally then also blow the warm air from the built-in dryer);
- when installing on charging, wipe the contacts on the player and on the charging slot with a soft cloth to eliminate plaque (advice is peeped in the “Garmin” watch instructions).

Advantages: Great for the pool
Keep well in ears
No wires
Convenient management
Surround mode is sometimes very useful.
It can be used both for sports and for everyday wear.
Very easy to download music from a computer (MacOS)
A few minutes of charging from the power supply / laptop / cigarette lighter is enough for the entire workout.

Disadvantages: Surround mode does not work if you wet the player
It is quickly discharged in the cold
The lack of a bag in the set, as the headphones look pretty fragile and carrying them in a bag or pocket seems detrimental
The assembly is not very aesthetic: on the headphones themselves there are many seams on the inside, joints, but from the side they look like a single case

Comment: Firstly, the sound quality cannot be called excellent, but for sports headphones more is not needed
Secondly, it is necessary to choose the size of the earbuds correctly, because if they are too small, the ear will tire, and if it is too large, the headphones will not hold
For the pool are perfect (especially since I have a pool with salt)! You can not only listen to music, but also download audiobooks and stuff.

Advantages: clear control with voice command, comfortable fit on the head, no interference with movement.

Disadvantages: really lacking bluetooth

Comment: bought for the bike and the hall, everything suits.