Best workout earbuds

 Exercising is tough, but finding earbuds that keep up with you shouldn’t be. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best workout earbuds money can buy. We hope these push you through even the most strenuous workout regimen. Whether you’re looking for a pair of affordable buds or the best earbuds money can buy, we hope to have you covered with these picks.

Editor’s note: this list of the best workout earbuds was updated on July 14, 2023, to add the Anker Soundcore Life A1, Shokz OpenRun Pro, and Beats Fit Pro. We also refreshed the Notable mentions section and expanded the Buying guide.

1, Wissonly Hi Runner bone conduction headphones

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When Wissonly bone conduction headphones started crowdfunding online , I started to pay attention to them. Later, I saw on some online forums that all otologists were recommending them, so I bought it. This Hi Runner is their flagship product, and its overall function is the most perfect. This headphone uses the latest research results of wissonly Lab. It effectively increases the vibration area of the vibrator by 35%, while optimizing the sound transmission direction, making the sound range wider and the music more spatial. The brand claims to reach the HI-FI sound quality. My own actual test shows that the sound quality is very close to the HI-FI level, but it doesn't reach this level indeed. Of course, the current sound quality is satisfactory enough.

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. What's more, it has 32G of built-in memory, which can store 5,000 songs, which allows you to enjoy music without your mobile phone when you are outdoors.

Wissonly performs well in terms of comfort. It's very light, less than 30g, and you don't even feel like you're carrying it when you wear it. The headphone body is made of titanium alloy, which makes it fit well. You don't need to worry about falling off during exercise.

The waterproof of Wissonly Hi Runner needs special mention. It reaches IPX8 grade, which means that you can carry it under water for 20 meters and still use it normally. This is crazy!

2.Jabra Elite 7 Active

The Anker Soundcore Life A1 don’t come with an app or fancy wraparound material to keep the buds in place. Instead, you get a straightforward set of IPX7 water-resistant earphones. Anker provides interchangeable silicone wing tips, ranging from extra-small to extra-large. That way, the Life A1 should comfortably lock onto each listener’s ears.Anker doesn’t provide app support for the Life A1, but plenty of onboard controls let you adjust volume, skip tracks, and answer calls. The earbuds have three onboard EQ presets (Soundcore Signature, Bass Booster, and Acoustic). When you power the buds on, they revert to the Signature setting.

3.Anker Soundcore Life A1

Best for safety: Shokz OpenRun Pro

Anyone who exercises outdoors knows just how vital vigilance is, and the Shockz OpenRun Pro allow you to keep an ear on your surroundings while listening to your music. Unlike other earbuds that don’t seal to your ear canal, the OpenRun Pro leave your ears unoccluded.Two bulb-shaped pieces connect to a band that wraps around the back of your head, which has plenty of flexibility to fit most head shapes. The OpenRun Pro have an IP55 rating against dust and water, making them my go-to recommendation for rock climbers and outdoor cyclists. Unfortunately, the headset charges via a proprietary 2-pin connector rather than USB-C. Considering all the benefits, this is a minor inconvenience.

4.Shokz OpenRun Pro

Best noise canceling: Beats Fit Pro

The Beats Fit Pro have active noise canceling (ANC) that rivals the AirPods Pro 2. When you’re sick of hearing gym goers’ grunts and treadmill roars, the ANC will come in handy. Low frequencies, and certain treble frequencies, sound nearly one-sixteenth their original loudness. The Fit Pro also attenuate midrange frequencies, rendering them one-eighth as loud as they sound without the buds in. This top-notch ANC performance makes the Fit Pro excellent earbuds for flying and commuting.When you want to hear your surroundings, you can enable Transparency mode. This filters external noise through the earbuds, letting you hear nearby traffic or train platform announcements. I don’t feel Transparency mode sounds as pleasant as Adaptive Transparency on the AirPods Pro 2, but it’s a nice addition.

How we choose the best workout earbuds

For this list of the best workout earbuds, our team tested our curated selection of models. Our team has used the candidates casually around the house, in the office, and generally while out and about. When testing earbuds for workout purposes, I do a bit of cardio, mainly biking and running, paired with weight-lifting and calisthenics. All the products listed were able to withstand various workouts.

How we test the best workout earbuds

We subjected the best workout earbuds nominees to our objective testing which includes isolation, battery life, and frequency response. After we test all products and score them, we write a review. You can read all about it here, but the truncated version is as follows.Each product was subjected to multiple sine sweeps through the headphones, and we recorded the frequency response once we were able to repeat a result that demonstrates the hallmarks of a good seal.For battery testing, we used a real-time analyzer to calibrate the necessary setting for 75dB(SPL). We then played an infinitely looped music test track until the battery ran out. This lets us compare each product’s result to the others in a very controlled way.With the isolation tests, we used pink noise at 90dB(SPL). We first recorded with the headphones off and then with the headphones on. From there, we just subtract one from the other to get the isolation.