is the jbl free earbuds waterproof? null

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Kotor · Accepted Answer

They have an IPX5 water resistance rating. Which essentially mean they have some resistance to splashing and sweat. As long as you don't immerse them in water they are good for outside use.

Dooley · Answer

I believe they are pretty waterproof my son put them in the washing machine and I did not know, so they got fully washed and dryed and still work perfectly fine! Crazy huh

Shiv · Answer

I just dropped an earbud in the toilet, completely submerged and pulled it out as quickly as I could. They still work.

Mhaf · Answer

Mine fell out of my ear into a paint tray, was able to wipe off the majority of the paint and they still work. Sadly, not black anymore though. Lol

TechMatcher · Answer

They are NOT waterproof - they claim to be SWEATPROOF. See attached chart. IPX5 is this product's rating.

Elane · Answer

I accidentally washed mine and dried without knowing they were still in my pocket took them out charge them up. Then connected them to my phone. They worked perfectly fine. Crazy right!?

CDCD · Answer

They are "sweat proof" meaning that you can work out with them and not worry but they can't be taken into the shower and can't be used when swimming.

Balthazar2k4 · Answer

No. They are sweatproof which is barely on the cusp of water-resistant. In other words, if you are working out they will be fine, but don't expect to use them in a downpour outside.

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While trying to adjust the fit i accidentally dropped one in a cup of tea. Never have i ever drunken anything this quickly in my life. I only dried it off with a towel and they're perfectly fine. If you look at the shell/ case there's basically no way larger quantities of water could slip through any cracks or openings. So you would really need to bathe them in whatever kind of fluid for a extended period of time to damage them. I'd say if you take them out immediately you should be alright. (Although I would take this advice with a grain of salt, because i can only tell from my experience. Plus there's alway the alternative of sealing them in a bag of rice for a day.)

Answered by Anonymous 3 years ago

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My jbl free for sent through the washing machine..... they do work just as good, but cleaner.

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yes

Zach · Answer

They are not waterproof in the sense of going swimming with them or dunking them in a glass of water. However, they will resist the rain, and sweat.

JBL Support · Answer

They are sweat proof and water resistant.
If you need further assistance, please submit a case request at  https://www.harmanaudio.com/support-contact.html and the Customer Service Team will be more than happy to assist you."

CommunityAnswer · Answer

No, this item is not waterproof.

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