February 25, 2023

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Aftershokz Trekz Air

Aftershokz Trekz Air

Aftershokz Trekz Air seem to be a popular choice for runners, as they allow you to still hear the world around you while running [1] [3] . People say that they are comfortable and stay in place [1] , and even after heavy sweating they don't fall out [5] . They also have good customer service [3] , and battery life is impressive and lasts longer than expected [5] . They work great for phone calls too [5] , but it seems like some people might find them too loud at times [5] .
Jabra Elite 65t

Jabra Elite 65t

The Jabra Elite 65t seems to be a popular option when it comes to earphones for running [3] . People say that they fit perfectly [5] and have a hear through feature [6] that is useful when running. It also seems to be well received in terms of sound quality and battery life [7] , and is waterproof [6] . It's also worth considering the price point when making a decision on which earphones to buy [3] .
Bose SoundSport Wireless

Bose SoundSport Wireless

From what I've read in the notes, it seems that the Bose SoundSport Wireless earphones are a great option for running. People say that they are extremely comfortable and stay in place [1] , while also being durable [3] . It also seems that they have good sound quality and last a long time [5] , and their moisture rating is the same as QuietComfort earbuds [6] . They also come with wingtip style cushions which are the same on both sets [6] .
Plantronics BackBeat Fit

Plantronics BackBeat Fit

People seem to be in agreement that the Plantronics BackBeat Fit earphones are a great option for running, as they hook into the ear and won't fall out, have good sound quality and don't block out ambient sound [1] [3] [6] . They also have a good battery life and are "practically indestructible" [3] . Some people even prefer them over more expensive options such as AirPods [1] .
Apple AirPods

Apple AirPods

Apple AirPods seem to be a popular choice for running. People say that they don't fall out and have a good fit [3] , and that they can listen to music while still being able to hear their surroundings [4] . They also have good battery life [5] and are comfortable [7] . Compared to other available earphones for running, it seems that AirPods are well-liked for their snug fit, battery life, and ability to let runners hear the world around them.
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  • Aftershokz Trekz Air
  • Jabra Elite 65t
  • Bose SoundSport Wireless
  • Plantronics BackBeat Fit
  • Apple AirPods
  • Powerbeats 3
  • Anker Soundbuds
  • Skull Candy
  • Taotronics Bluetooth Earbuds
  • Tranya True Wireless Headphones
  • Bose IE2 SoundSport
  • OnePlus Bullets Wireless
  • Aftershokz Trekz Titanium headphones
  • Jaybird x3
  • Apple earbuds

    • Bone Conduction Technology

    When it comes to Bone Conduction Technology, Aftershokz headphones are generally considered the best option [1] [2] [3] [5] . Due to their design, they allow users to still be aware of their surroundings while running [1] [2] [3] [5] and provide incredible comfort and battery life [5] .

    Comfort

    When it comes to comfort, AirPods Pro and Aftershokz headphones have been reported as being the most comfortable options for running [1] [3] [4] [5] . The AirPods Pro come with comply foam tips for a secure fit and the Aftershokz have various earbud sizes that fit securely [1] [3] .

    Fit

    For a good fit, many users recommend AirPods or AirPods Pro, as they don't fall out of the ear [4] [5] , or Jabra Elite Active 65t which also have a good fit and don't fall out with sweat [3] . Additionally, Plantronics Backbeat Fit hooks into the ear so it won't fall out while running [2] , while Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo's are cheap but also fit snug in the ear [6] .

    Audio Quality

    For audio quality, Powerbeats Pro are great for sport and won't budge even if you fall out of a plane with them in [5] , while Bose Soundsport don't sit deep in the ear but they don't fall out with sweat either [3] and Samsung Buds have great sound and never budge [7] . Additionally, JBL Reflect Mini 2 have ear lock cams for keeping them in place plus great sound quality [7] , and Beats Earbuds are cheap with good sound quality that don't fall out [4] .

    Water Resistance/Durability

    For water resistance/durability, Plantronics Backbeat Fit are waterproof [2] , while Jabra Elite Active 75T are highly sweat resistant [6] and Samsung Buds are both sweat proof and water resistant [7] . Additionally, Bose earphones were reported as never having a problem with them falling out during runs even when wet [3] , Beats Wireless may fall off when doing core exercises such as burpees or jumping jacks due to its design but is still quite durable otherwise [4] , and AirPod Pros can get wet from light rain or heavy sweating without any issues [5] .

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    Source: "Earphones for running?" (from reddit, r/running)

    • Plantronics backbeat fit
      • Hook over the ear and can still hear traffic and other external sounds
      • Waterproof
      • Sale on Amazon
    • AirPods Pro
      • Comply foam tips
    • Jabra Elite Active 75T
      • Highly sweat resistant
      • Good deals on Black Friday
    • Bose earphones
      • Never had a problem with them falling out during runs
      • Sound blocking feature is superb
    • Google Pixel Buds A-Series
      • Little hook so you can turn them a little outside your ear
    • MPow 30 earbuds
      • Best fitting and best sounding earbuds
    • Over the ear wired headphones
    • AirPods
    • Aftershokz headphones
    • PowerBeats Pro
    • Headband earphones
    • Otium Bluetooth headphones
    • Bose Sport buds
    • LG TONE Free FN6 earbuds
    • Sound Blaster Jam headphones
    • Jabra Elite 85t
    • AirPods Pro with transparency on

    Source: "Best Earbuds for Runners 2023 | Best Running He..." (from web, www.runnersworld.com)

    • Beats Fit Pro True Wireless Earbuds
      • Excellent sound quality with spatial audio
      • Tactile buttons
      • Extremely small in your ear
    • Jabra Elite Active 75t Earbuds
      • HearThrough mode allows you to adjust ambient sound
      • Excellent fit; very secure yet comfortable
      • HearThrough ineffective in high wind
    • Jaybird Vista 2 Bluetooth Earbuds
      • Better sound compared to previous model
      • Tiny carrying case
      • Lots of wind noise with pass thru
    • Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Earbuds
      • Open-ear design eliminates the “thud” of footstrikes
      • Spatial audio
      • Some people have fit issues
    • Bose Sport Earbuds
      • Button-free design
      • Rich sound with deep bass
      • Don’t entirely seal out external noise
    • Beats Studio Buds Earbuds
      • Tactile buttons
      • Extremely small in your ear

    Source: "Recommended bluetooth headphones for running?" (from reddit, r/running)

    • AirPods
      • They don’t fall out and have a good fit.
      • They are worth the cost.
    • Aftershokz
      • Bone conduction headphones that allow you to listen to your music/podcast and the world around you.
      • They may not be what the OP is looking for.
    • Jabra Elite Active 65t
      • Well worth the price.
      • Have great bass and they don’t fall out of the ear.
    • Bose Soundsport
      • Don’t sit deep in the ear but they don’t fall out with sweat.
    • Powerbeats Pro
      • Fantastic for sport and won’t budge even if you fall out of a plane with them in.
    • Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo’s
      • Good for their price.
    • JBL Reflect Mini 2
      • They have ear lock cams to keep the headphones in place and have great sound.
    • HELM Wireless
      • Available on Amazon.
    • Jabra Elite Sport 2
      • Water resistant and can increase bass in the equaliser in the app.
    • A3453011
      • Available on Amazon and $30.
    • Jaybird x4
      • Sweat proof and water resistant.
    • Samsung Buds
      • Never budge while running and sound is great.
    • JBL Bluetooth
      • Good bass and vibration of beat helps Deaf runners keep cadence.

    Source: "6 Best Wireless Earbuds for Running With a Long..." (from web, www.guidingtech.com)

    • Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
      • Continuous battery life: 9 hours
      • Charge cycle: ~2
      • ANC: No
      • Wireless charging: No
      • IP Rating: IPX4
    • Apple Powerbeats Pro
      • Continuous battery life: 9 hours (13 hours without ANC)
      • Charge cycle: 2
      • ANC: Yes
      • Wireless charging: No
      • IP Rating: IP55
    • Sony WF-SP800N
      • Continuous battery life: 6 hours
      • Charge cycle: 2
      • ANC: No
      • Wireless charging: No
      • IP Rating: IPX7
    • Jaybird Vista
      • Continuous battery life: 7 hours
      • Charge cycle: 3
      • ANC: No
      • Wireless charging: No
      • IP Rating: IPX7
    • Jabra Elite Active 75t
      • Continuous battery life: 8 hours
      • Charge cycle: N/A
      • ANC: Yes
      • Wireless charging: No
      • IP Rating: IP57
    • Aftershokz Aeropex
      • Continuous battery life: 7 hours
      • Charge cycle: 3 cycles
      • ANC: No
      • Wireless charging: No
      • IP Rating: IPX5
    • Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2
      • Continuous battery life: 7 hours
      • Charge cycle: 3
      • ANC: No
      • Wireless charging: No
      • IP Rating: IPX5

    Source: "Bose Sport or QuietComfort earbuds for running?" (from reddit, r/bose)

    • Bose Sport Earbuds
      • Comfortable and secure in ears
      • Moisture rating is the same as QuietComfort
    • QuietComfort Earbuds
      • ANC feature is effective at blocking traffic noise
      • Can be used for running with ANC level 1 or 2
      • Wingtip style cushions are the same on both sets

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    Source: "Best running headphones. What do you use/recomm..." (from reddit, r/running)

    • Aftershokz
      • Stay on, comfortable, don’t block outside noises, sound fine, decent charge/playing time
      • Can hear surroundings plus can use them to chat as they have a built in mic
      • Best for podcasts
      • Amazing comfort, great sound, incredible battery life, and you can still hear your surroundings for safety
      • Can have them on all day and don’t even notice them
      • Can listen to music while around others and they are non the wiser
      • It’s imperative to be able to hear your surroundings
      • Very comfortable and can hear everything going on around me
      • Battery is impressive, last way longer than expected
      • Can turn them up louder than is comfortable
      • Work great for phone calls
      • Only use for when you want to be able to hear ambient noise
      • Can get pretty loud and still hear all music
      • Can use them with earplugs when mowing grass
      • Can use them with earplugs on subways/planes/etc
    • AirPod Pros
      • Can switch from AirPod Pros to Aftershokz and be very happy with decision
      • Can listen to music while around others and they are non the wiser
      • Volume wise and crystal clear, but no loud thumping base
      • Battery life is excellent when it’s not winter
      • Bluetooth works well and pairs easily with my Garmin watch
      • Very good
      • Fall out of ears quickly, although the regular
    • Bose sound sport wireless
      • Keon is this u
    • Earbuds
      • I think this type with it around ear will make some pain in 1 hour and this one will be not fitting well
    • Audio-Technika headphones
      • I tried them they are very good quality of sound but when running I can hear my steps very much

    Source: "Best earphones for running?" (from reddit, r/running)

    • Anker Soundbuds
      • Lightweight
    • Powerbeats 3
      • Never let the user down
    • Bose SoundSport Wireless
      • Extremely comfortable, stays in place, and is durable
    • Aftershokz Trekz Air
      • Expensive, but allows user to still hear what’s going on around them
    • Skull Candy
      • Paid 15 dollars and they work fine
    • Taotronics Bluetooth Earbuds
      • Runs under $30 on Amazon
    • Tranya True Wireless Headphones
      • Cheap and battery will last for a few hours
    • Plantronics BackBeat Fit
      • Positive reviews
    • Jabra Elite 65t
      • Has a hear through feature
    • Bose IE2 SoundSport
      • Great sound quality, lasted 7 years
    • OnePlus Bullets Wireless
      • User was very happy with them

    Source: "Best running headphones?" (from reddit, r/running)

    • Aftershokz Trekz Titanium headphones
      • Utilize bone conduction technology
      • Allows you to hear the world around you while running
      • Comfortable and stay put
    • Jaybird x3
      • Wireless headphones
      • Good fit and sound
      • Connect to phone automatically
      • Good battery life
    • Plantronics BackBeat Fit
      • Practically indestructible
      • Good battery life
      • Fit well
    • Apple earbuds
      • Perfect shape to stay in ear
    • Insignia wireless earbuds
      • Easy to connect
      • Foam tips for comfortable fit
    • Apple AirPods
      • Stay in ear perfectly
      • Good battery life
    • Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds
      • Good sound
      • No issues with sweat
    • JBL Reflect Mini BT
      • Surprisingly tough
      • Great battery life
    • Taotronics
      • Good battery life
      • Make sound when moving, but doesn’t bother
    • Sony XB50BS Extra Bass Sports Wireless In-Ear Headphones
      • Bestbuy protection
    • Hellas Urbanears
      • Incredible
      • Will never run with any other headphones

    Source: "Best earphones /headphones to run?" (from reddit, r/running)

    • Aftershokz Aeropex
      • Situational awareness retained
      • Can be used for yoga videos/meditations, phone calls, dog walks, and household tasks
      • Not great sound quality, but good for pumping up jams
      • May drop down the back of the head and rest on the neck
    • Powerbeats Pro
      • Good battery life and pumping bass
      • No active noise cancellation
      • Charging issue with the case
    • AirPods Pro
      • Great battery life
      • Transparency mode
      • Apple phone not required
    • Jaybirds
      • Don’t fall out
      • Hard to ruin with sweat
    • Jabra Elite 75t
      • Good sound and battery
      • Water resistant
      • Good for phone calls
    • Beats Earbuds
      • Cheap
      • Good sound quality
      • Don’t fall out
    • Samsung Galaxy Buds
      • Ambient noise feature
      • Fit snug in the ear
    • Plantronics Backbeat Fit
      • Good for average runs
    • Aftershokz
      • Customer service is great
    • AirPods
      • Great battery life

    Source: "Best Headphones For Running?" (from reddit, r/running)

    • Aftershokz
      • Bone conduction technology so you can still be aware of your surroundings while running
      • They come with various earbud sizes so you can find one that fits
      • Good customer service
    • Plantronics Backbeat Fit
      • Hooks into the ear so it won’t fall out
      • Good sound
      • Does not block out ambient sound
    • Jabra Elite 65t
      • Falls out when sweating
      • Falls out more and more
      • Blocks out sound if you go up a size
    • Beats Wireless
      • Falls off when doing core exercises
      • Low sound
    • Jaybird Vista
      • True wireless
      • Easy to switch songs and pause
    • Jaybird Run XT
      • True wireless
      • Easy to switch songs and pause
    • Bose SoundSport
      • True wireless
      • Easy to switch songs and pause
    • Adidas RPT 01
      • Over-ear headphones
      • Comes with control button on the side
    • QCY T2C
      • Cheap
      • Decent sound quality
    • Anker Soundcore Spirit X
      • Cheap
      • Very comfortable
      • 18 hours battery life
    • AirPod Pro
      • Noise cancelling
      • Stay in ear nicely
      • Able to get wet with a light rain or heavy sweating
    • Jabra Elite Active 75t
      • Hear through feature
      • Fit perfectly
    • Regular AirPods
      • Comfortable
      • Not noise cancelling
    • JLaB Air Buds
      • No additional details given
    • Headband
      • Holds earbuds in
    • Galaxy Buds +
      • Noise cancelling
      • Have a control button on the side

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