We've tried the best workout earbuds to help boost your motivation
When searching for the best workout earbuds, it is important to find a pair that will stay in place during exercise, block out background noise to enhance focus on training, deliver high-quality sound, and ideally have long battery life.
However, simply examining the specifications does not reveal how they will perform in real-world situations. So, how do you decide between different options? To assist you, we have conducted tests on earbuds across various price ranges and designs.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution, which is why we have compiled a list of the top workout earbuds suitable for activities such as running, weightlifting, high-intensity training, or walking. These earbuds also come equipped with essential features like noise cancellation and transparency modes.
BEST WORKOUT EARBUDS YOU CAN BUY RIGHT NOW
Wissonly Hi Runner
The Wissonly team has always attached great importance to the opinions of customers. It is said that their Hi runner model invited thousands of users to participate in the test, and that they constantly adjusted the design based on customer feedback. It is said that because of this, the product launch time was delayed by 3 months compared to the original plan time. I was so moved by this story that I bought their products.
Wissonly Hi Runner attaches great importance to sound quality. Their sound source adopts a large-sized vibrator, and through the clever structural design, the vibration area is increased by 35%. So the sound range is wider and the sound is more powerful. They have also made a lot of efforts in the treatment of sound leakage. The headphones’ body is sealed and integrated to minimize sound leakage.
Hi Runner are also equipped with a new Bluetooth 5.0 chip. They have stronger anti-interference ability, and can easily cope with various complex outdoor scenes without disconnection. They support IPX8 waterproof grade higher than the industry standard, are equipped with 32G body memory. They have stable connection and low latency performance. In listening to songs, chasing dramas, or playing games, they can meet all daily needs for headphones.
The Wissonly Hi runner weigh less than 30g, have no weight bearing when worn, are very comfortable, and are very suitable for long-term use during sports.
SKULLCANDY PUSH ACTIVE
Before wireless Bluetooth workout earbuds came around, wired varieties came with over-ear hooks to keep the headphones in place. The Skullcandy Push Active keep this tradition alive with a lightweight design for comfort.
We found that the size of the earbuds took some getting used to, but they easily stayed in place through every workout. It's unusual to find exercise-focused headphones without noise cancellation, but the extraordinary 44-hour battery life made up for it.
Skullcandy realized you don't want to spend time fiddling with your phone while training, which is why these buds support Skull-iQ voice commands for hands-free controls. During testing, we found that it's impressively accurate, convenient, and helps you focus on your workout.
Although there's no noise cancellation, the Skullcandy Push Active are equipped with a Stay-Aware transparency mode to hear what's going on around you, even with the earbuds firmly in place.
BEATS POWERBEATS PRO
Head to any gym, and you'll see plenty of people sporting Beats headphones. They're a popular choice, and the Beats PowerBeats Pro are some of the most feature-packed in the range. The wireless earbuds have slight ear hooks to keep them in place, sitting just over the top of your ear like a pair of glasses.
We did find it a bit of a struggle to get them to fit snugly, but once they're in, they're not going to fall out during exercise. The company has dialed back the overwhelming bass they were once infamous for, opting for a more balanced profile with enough lower end to keep bass lovers happy.
However, without noise cancellation, we had to turn the volume louder than we'd like to make out details in noisy environments, such as a gym or while on a run. The PowerBeats Pro have a mid-range battery life, lasting around nine hours. Happily, a five-minute top-up should see you through almost 90 minutes in a pinch.
The Apple AirPods Pro are excellent in almost every way if you're an iPhone user. These are some of the most expensive buds around, but they're no slouch in the features department.
Apple has designed these workout earbuds with its other products in mind, so there's seamless integration with your Apple Watch, and you can start an Apple Fitness+ virtual workout with a quick voice command to Siri, Apple's virtual assistant.
After we found the right size ear tip using the in-app test, the AirPods Pro stayed snug and secure in our ears, never once loosening during any of our testing. The earbuds are also exceptionally comfortable, even when we went for a run, did a HIIT workout, or lifted weights.
The one downside? You lose plenty of the buds' best features, like Audio Sharing and noise cancellation, when you use them with an Android device. Still, these are easily some of the top workout earbuds for iPhone users.
SAMSUNG GALAXY BUDS2
If you use a Samsung smartphone, then the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are an ideal choice for exercising. Although they'll work well with any Android device, we found that a few Samsung-specific features really make them stand out.
There's easy integration with Bixby, Samsung's digital assistant, and you can quickly switch the connection between your Samsung Galaxy phone, tablet, or smartwatch. During testing, we thought this helped the tech get out of your way, so you could focus on your training.
The audio quality is good, though you're better off with the Bose Sport Earbuds or Jabra Elite 7 Active if you're after high-quality sound reproduction. The buds weigh just 0.176 oz/5g each, so we didn't find them hanging heavy in our ears.
They come with Active Noise Cancellation, which you can adjust in the companion smartphone app, and offer a 20-hour battery life with the charging case. The Galaxy Buds2 are a decent mid-range set of workout earbuds, but primarily for Galaxy phone users.
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