Affordable open-ear bone-conduction headphones target swimmers with waterproof MP3 storage

A new entry-level open-ear headset combines waterproof design and MP3 playback, offering a cost-effective way for swimmers and outdoor enthusiasts to experience bone-conduction audio without breaking the bank.

This open-ear sports headset is positioned as a low-cost entry point into bone-conduction audio, with an IPX8 waterproof rating and 8GB of built-in MP3 storage. Clubic says the strongest use case is swimming, where the local music mode matters because Bluetooth is not practical underwater. The current price is listed at €42.99 on Amazon, making it an inexpensive option for buyers who want to try the format without paying for a premium model.

For pool use, the design follows a familiar pattern. Competing swim-focused headphones from Primeplus and Muse also combine open-ear bone conduction with waterproof sealing and on-device MP3 playback, underlining that offline storage is the key feature for aquatic listening. Best Buy’s product listings say some rivals are rated for submersion and are marketed for swimming, surfing and similar activities, although their exact waterproof claims and storage capacities vary by model.

Outside the water, the product is described with Bluetooth 6.0 and a wind-reduction microphone, which should be treated as specification-sheet claims rather than independently measured performance. That is broadly in line with other open-ear sports headsets, including the VLOP Wavebone Pro and Shokz OpenSwim Pro, which also split use between wireless streaming on land and standalone MP3 playback in the pool. The practical appeal is situational awareness: leaving the ears uncovered can be useful for runners and cyclists, where hearing ambient noise remains important.

In value terms, the appeal is straightforward. At this price, it is less about advanced audio and more about a functional, waterproof way to test bone-conduction listening for swimming and other exercise.