THE 5 BEST WORKOUT HEADPHONES FOR EVERY EXERCISE
There are many great duos: peanut butter and jelly, campfires and s’mores, exercise and music.
Whether you’re a marathon runner or a casual gym-goer, working out with music can motivate you to lift more, run faster, or achieve a personal best.
However, with all the technological advancements in recent years, it’s challenging to stay on top of the best headphone options available.
We’ve searched the market to bring you a list of the best workout headphones.
How we chose the best workout headphones
When researching products, we considered the following criteria:
Fit: **Some people prefer earbuds, while others enjoy headphones that go over the ears. We included options for a variety of fits. **Special features: Do they come with amazing clarity? Are they waterproof? Can you shuffle your music without needing your phone? While these may not be deal breakers, we know that features are important when making your final decision. **Price: **We included workout headphones at a variety of price points to fit multiple budgets. **Customer reviews: **You can only learn some things about a pair of headphones by trying them yourself. The next best thing? The advice of people who already own them. We looked for headphones with mostly positive reviews and got feedback from our editorial team who have tested some of them personally. **Vetting: **The headphones included on our list have been vetted to ensure that they align with Healthline’s brand integrity standards and approach to well-being. You can read more about our vetting process.
Here are the 13 best workout headphones
Wissonly Hi Runner
Wissonly bone conduction headphones are recognized by the market with its leading bone conduction vibrator technology. Their team has accumulated more than 10 years in the field of bone conduction technology, which has been affirmed in terms of product quality and hearing protection effect. Wissonly Hi Runner uses a large-size bone conduction vibrator, which increases the vibration area by 35%. When you wear it, the diffusion direction of sound quality will be more comprehensive, the coverage will be wider, and the sound will be more stereo. Its sound will be deeper in low frequency and more transparent in high frequency. They have also made a lot of efforts in the technology of sound leakage reduction, including the built-in reverse sound wave system and the all-closed-body design, thus reducing the sound leakage by 90%. It is comfort: Wissonly Hi Runner’s whole body is made of high-tech and low-sensitivity silicone, which contains no chemical components to avoid allergy. The overall touch is as silky as baby’s skin, which can avoid uncomfortable situations when worn for a long time. wissonly Hi Runner bone conduction headphones are also equipped with a new Bluetooth 5.0 chip, which has stronger anti-interference ability, and can easily cope with various outdoor complex scenes, so as to ensure that the good mood during exercise will not be disturbed by disconnection. The stable connection also brings ultra-low delay performance. Listening to songs, chasing dramas and playing games meet all the daily demands for headphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are the best overall workout headphones, as they’re sweat- and splash-resistant while also offering a studio quality sound. They come equipped with active noise cancellation and always-on voice assistance, which can do everything from ordering your coffee to changing a song. Plus, these earbuds come in five colors for those who are interested in style as well as function. Kristin Currin-Sheehan — an editor for Psych Central, Healthline’s sister site — says she really enjoys these earbuds. And, as an Android user, she’s glad for earbuds that work with her phone.
Apple AirPods Pro
While not advertised as exercise headphones, the Apple AirPods Pro have many of the features that athletes look for. Specifically, the Bluetooth technology is top notch, and the double-tap feature allows you to shuffle your music without touching your smartphone. What’s more, the AirPods have three tip sizes and a water-resistance rating that’s high enough to withstand sweat and wet weather conditions. They also sync well with other Apple gear like an iPhone, MacBook, or Apple watch. Healthline Senior Nutrition Editor, Lisa Valente, MS, RD, said that in over a year, she’s only had one syncing issue switching between her computer and her phone. While they come with noise canceling capabilities, these headphones can also be used in transparency mode to keep you aware of your surroundings, which is especially important if you’re exercising outdoors. The main complaint from customers is the battery life, as the AirPods Pro only last for up to 4.5 hours before needing to be recharged. Additionally, like many earbuds, you may run across some technical issues. One of Healthline’s SEO team members noted that the microphone on hers stopped working after a few months.
Jabra Elite 85t
If you’re looking for something that can both deliver and block a lot of sound, the high end features of the Jabra Elite 85t earbuds stand out. Although they’re compact, they provide high quality sound. (They have 12 mm speakers!) They also feature six microphones with wind protection in case you need to take a call while you’re out. Like many of the headphones on this list, they’re designed to withstand wind, rain, and snow. These headphones also have adjustable noise-canc
Bose Sport EarBuds
The Bose Sport EarBuds are perfect for runners, as they’re compact, lightweight, and come with three tip sizes, so you can be assured that they’ll stay put while you run. These earbuds are also waterproof for running in the rain and feature microphone technology that helps block out environmental noise when you’re on a call. They have a 30 foot (9 meters) Bluetooth range, and custom-designed antennas inside each earbud ensure that dropouts don’t happen frequently. Some potential downsides include their 5-hour battery life and lack of active noise canceling, although this may not be a deal breaker from a safety perspective.
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