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The YouTube video, reviewed by Andy, evaluates three waterproof headphones designed for swimming: Creative Outlier 3 Pro, Mahava Run Plus, and Nycorner Diver Mark II. Key features across these models include full waterproof capability, offline storage, and bone conduction technology. The Creative Outlier 3 Pro, priced at $90, offers an IPX8 rating, 8 GB of storage, Bluetooth 5.3, and 10-hour battery life. The Mahava Run Plus, at $140, boasts an IP68 rating, 32 GB of storage, Bluetooth 5.2, app support, and a quick charge feature with 8-hour battery life. Nycorner Diver Mark II, costing $170, also has an IPX8 rating and similar specs but suffers from slow file transfers.
In terms of design and comfort, the Mojave Run Plus stands out due to its tight fit and lightweight design, ideal for various activities including swimming without a cap. It comes with a protective pouch and superior battery life supporting fast charging. All headphones require offline music playback underwater, highlighting slow file transfer speeds across the board but particularly fast for Mojave.
Performance discussions include multi-point use, codec support, connection stability, and latency, with Nianka and Creative excelling in most areas except multi-point use supported only by Mojave. The Mojave's smartphone app offers firmware upgrades and EQ settings but encounters Bluetooth mode distortion. In terms of sound quality, all models fall short on bass, but the Mojave Run Plus performs best in MP3 mode.
Ultimately, the reviewer recommends the Mojave Run Plus for its fit, app support, and superior offline playback, ranking it as the top choice despite occasional Bluetooth distortions and touchpad challenges.
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In this segment, the reviewer, Andy, introduces three waterproof headphones suitable for swimming, highlighting their shared features: full waterproof capability, onboard storage for offline use, and bone conduction technology. He reviews the Creative Outlier 3 Pro, Mahava Run Plus, and Nycorner Diver Mark II, detailing their specifications and prices. The Creative Outlier 3 Pro costs $90 and features an IPX8 rating, 8 GB of storage, Bluetooth 5.3, and up to 10 hours of playtime. The Mahava Run Plus, priced at $140, offers an IP68 rating, 32 GB of storage, Bluetooth 5.2, app support, and 8 hours of battery life with a quick charge feature. The Nycorner Diver Mark II, the most expensive at $170, also has an IPX8 rating, 32 GB of storage, Bluetooth 5.3, and 10 hours of battery life. Andy notes the similarities in design between the Creative and Nycorner headphones, speculating on their identical components, but highlights that their sound quality may differ. The Mahava Run Plus stands out for its unique design despite sharing the basic layout of bone conduction speakers.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the design, comfort, and performance of three different headphones. The ear attachments and electronics are contained within the head unit connected by a neckband. The Mojave headphones are noted to be the tightest fitting, most compact, and lightweight among the three, with no significant comfort issues during various activities like strolling, cycling, running, and swimming. Without a swim cap, the Mojave provides a more secure fit compared to the others.
The Mojave Run Plus has an IP68 rating, offering complete protection against water and solids like dust and sand, while the Nianka and Creative headphones are rated IPX8. Proper maintenance, such as rinsing with fresh water, is emphasized for longevity, especially after exposure to salt or chlorinated water.
The Mojave Run Plus includes a carry pouch for protection, unlike the other two. In terms of battery life, the Mojave can last up to eight hours and supports fast charging, providing 1.5 hours of use after a 5-minute charge. The other two models can last up to 10 hours. All three headphones use a proprietary magnetic charger, though Nianka and Creative share a four-pin connector design.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares the charging cables and offline use capabilities of swimming headphones. They discuss the advantages of the Mojave headphones’ magnetic charger, which has stronger magnets preventing accidental disconnection. The segment emphasizes the necessity of offline music due to Bluetooth’s ineffectiveness underwater, requiring audio files stored on the headphones. They highlight the slow file transfer speeds, particularly criticizing the Outlier 3 Pro and Anchor models, while noting the relatively faster but still slow Mojave model. Additionally, they discuss supported file formats and playback modes, mentioning that the Creative model supports basic playback, the Runner Diver Mark II offers normal and shuffle modes, and the Mojave Run Plus adds a loop mode. All models can handle folders, though file organization capabilities are limited.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion focuses on wireless headphones and their performance characteristics. Specifically, it compares three models: Nianka, Creative, and Mahava. Key points include:
1. **Multi-point Use**: Nianka and Creative support connecting to two devices simultaneously and can switch sources automatically within a second or two. Mahava does not support multi-point use.
2. **Audio Codecs**: All three headphones support AAC and SBC codecs.
3. **Connection Stability**: The Creative and Nianka maintain stable Bluetooth connections, while the Runner Diver 2 (assumed to be part of Mahava) experiences drops.
4. **Latency**: All three headphones have a lip sync delay around 200 milliseconds or higher, which might not be ideal for hardcore gamers. Creative offers a low latency mode, which only matches the latency level of the other two.
5. **Offline Mode**: All three maintain Bluetooth connections in offline mode if the source device is in range and the headphones are above water.
6. **Microphone Quality**: Audio samples from built-in microphones in various conditions (quiet room and slightly windy outdoor environment) are provided for comparison among the headphones.
7. **Controls**: Both Nianka and Creative headphones have an identical button layout with three buttons on the main unit’s right-hand side, including a middle button that functions as an on/off switch, play/pause control, among other functions.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the usability and sound quality of three types of headphones: the Outlier 3 Pro, the Nianka, and the Mojave Run Plus. Key actions include how to switch between modes and control playback on each device, with specific button functions highlighted for each model. The Mojave Run Plus is noted for having a smartphone app for firmware upgrades and different EQ settings. The segment emphasizes that bone conduction headphones generally lack strong bass, with the Mojave Run Plus providing the best bass in MP3 mode but experiencing distortion in Bluetooth mode. The Nianka offers warmer sound due to better bass punch compared to the Outlier 3 Pro. Detailed observations about the usability of the touchpad and the practicality of the buttons are also provided.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer compares three different headsets—Noanka, Mahavaron Plus, and Creative Outlier 3 Pro—in terms of their sound quality and performance under different conditions. Key points include:
– **Bass**: The Noanka provides a more full-bodied, warm sound with forward vocals, while the Mahavaron Plus offers less richness but has a more centered imaging.
– **Treble and Mid-Range**: Both the Noanka and Mahavaron Plus deliver good treble detail, although the Outlier 3 Pro has harsher highs. The Noanka has a more spacious sound but less precision compared to the Mahavaron Plus.
– **Use with Earplugs**: The reviewer highlights the importance of using earplugs when swimming to maintain consistent sound quality. Creative’s headphones seem optimized for use with earplugs, while Noanka focuses on open-air performance.
– **Volume and App Functionality**: The Mahavaron Plus allows for lower volume usage with earplugs and includes an app with four different sound modes, including one tailored for swimming.
The reviewer suggests the importance of earplugs for swimming and notes the differences in how each headset is optimized for either water or land use, but stops short of ranking the headsets, hinting at further analysis to come.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses updates in swim headphones, noting no major changes in functionality or performance over the past three years. All discussed models support wireless and offline use for workouts. The Creative Outlier Free Pro offers the best value, especially since the release of Free Pro Plus, which features new adjustable speakers. The Den Iron Corner Diver Mark II provides better sound and four times the storage but suffers from slow file transfers. The speaker’s favorite, the Mojave Run Plus, has high transfer speeds and app support but suffers from distortion in Bluetooth mode and difficult touchpad use. However, it performs well in MP3 mode and fits snugly for swimming. The speaker concludes by ranking Mojave Run Plus as the top choice for swimmers.