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H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 89% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.5

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 90%
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 91%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.5

Calls & Controls

5.1
User score
User score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

6.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than that of 55.5% of products in this category.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
8 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 8 mm, smaller driver size than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
18 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 18 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 49.6% of headphones and equal to 3.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
H2o
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
40 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 40 g, lighter than 81.7% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 81.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (40 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    40 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX8 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX8 vs none
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 81.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (40 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    40 g vs 218 g
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX8 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX8 vs none
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 20.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof
    the average pair of headphones
    H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.63 vs 8).
    6.63 vs 8
  • 20.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof
    the average pair of headphones
    H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.63 vs 8).
    6.63 vs 8
  • 7% worse value for money
    H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.79 vs 7.3).
    6.79 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 32 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2011 vs 2016

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What customers like about H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof

  • Excellent sound quality, specifically optimized for underwater clarity with good bass response
  • Provides a 100% watertight seal that effectively blocks out background noise
  • Secure and stable fit during high-intensity activities like swimming and running
  • Highly durable design featuring a longer jack housing to prevent wire breakage
  • Includes five pairs of earplugs to ensure a custom and comfortable fit for all ear sizes
  • Extremely lightweight and streamlined, making them easy to forget about during use

What customers don't like about H2o Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G Waterproof

  • The airtight seal can create a distracting 'thumping' sound from footsteps while running or walking
  • Reported issues with long-term reliability and inconsistent quality control in some units
  • Can be difficult to hear important ambient sounds, such as lifeguards or approaching traffic
  • Sound can become muffled or distorted if water enters the ear canal incorrectly
  • Warranty claims may require shipping the product back to the USA, which can be time-consuming

Verdict

The H2O Audio Surge Sportwrap 2G is an IPX8-rated waterproof headphone designed for high-impact aquatic and land sports, capable of withstanding complete submersion up to 12 feet (3.6 meters). It features 8mm neodymium dynamic drivers that deliver a frequency response of 18Hz to 20,000Hz and an impedance of 16 ohms, housed in an ergonomic, hydrodynamic neckband design that stays flush with the ear to reduce drag. Key pros include its highly stable and secure fit for vigorous activities, passive noise isolation through five included elastomer ear tip sizes (XS-XL), and a specialized coiled cable for active management. Some cons are its 2-foot short cable length which may require an extension for non-head-mounted players, a lack of an inline microphone or control panel, and sound quality that some users find overly sharp with less rich bass compared to non-sport alternatives.

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