February 24, 2023

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Aftershokz Trekz Titanium

Aftershokz Trekz Titanium

Aftershokz Trekz Titanium seems to be a popular choice for running earphones, especially among those who value situational awareness. People say that they are comfortable and don't fall out [1] , while also letting you hear the environment around you [2] . They come with a clip to hold them in place [5] and can be comfortably worn all day [1] . Additionally, their customer service is great and they will replace them if they break [2] .
Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones

Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones

Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones seem to be a popular choice for running. People say that they stay put [1] and have good sound [3] , and are practically indestructible [3] . They also have awareness when in the ears [6] and are waterproof [3] . It seems that some people have battery life concerns for long runs [8] , but overall the Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones are a great choice for running.
Apple AirPods

Apple AirPods

People say that Apple AirPods are a great option for running because of their ease of syncing [2] , perfect fit and staying power [4] , noise canceling ability [5] , and their ability to get wet with a light rain or heavy sweating without issue [4] . They also have good sound quality [4] and battery life [7] .
Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds

Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds

It seems that Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds are a popular choice for running. People say that these earbuds have amazing sound [2] , are water-resistant [3] , and don't fall out of the ears [7] . They also feature a hear through feature that lets you hear all sounds around you [3] . Additionally, they come with a charging case and dual power display [5] and they are water-resistant [6] . Overall, it seems like Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds are a great option for running.
Bose Sound Sports

Bose Sound Sports

Bose Sound Sports seem to be well-suited for running, as they provide a good sound and clip in to ears well [1] . People have also noted that they are inexpensive [1] and stay clipped to ears well [1] . Other sources have stated that the earbuds fit and stay in ears great [3] , allowing for outside sounds to enter [3] , and the earhooks wrap around the ear securely [5] . Additionally, they are water proof [3] and moisture rating is the same as QuietComfort [7] .
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  • Aftershokz Trekz Titanium
  • Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones
  • Apple AirPods
  • Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds
  • Bose Sound Sports
  • Apple earbuds
  • Insignia Bluetooth earbuds
  • Taotronics
  • JBL Reflect Mini BT
  • Sony XB50BS Extra Bass Sports Wireless In-Ear Headphones
  • QCY T2C
  • Anker Soundcore Spirit X
  • JLaB Air Buds
  • Headband
  • WANFEI Running Bluetooth Headphones

    • Comfort

    Comfort is a top priority when it comes to running earphones. Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones [2] and Bose sound sports [1] have been noted to be comfortable while running, with the Philips hook on earphones [1] and Apple earbuds or pods [1] also being considered comfortable options.

    Fit

    Earphones that stay in your ears while running is important, and Far End Gear BudLoks Earphone Sport Grips [1] are designed specifically for Apple iPod and Earpod style earbuds. Yurbuds [1] , Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones [2] , Sony MDRAS200 Active Sports Headphones [1] , Phillips hook on earphones [1] , Apple earbuds or pods [1] , Airpods [3] , and Hussar Magicbuds [3] are all known to stay in the ears well.

    Water Resistance

    If you plan on running in the rain or sweat heavily during your runs, Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones [2] are waterproof with an IP57 rating. Apple AirPods [3] and Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds [3] also have a good water resistance rating.

    Sweat Resistance

    For those that sweat heavily while running, QCY T2C [5] are cheap earbuds that are good for heavy sweaters, plus Anker Soundcore Spirit X [5] , JBL Reflect Mini BT [3] , Beats earbuds [4] , Samsung Galaxy Buds [4] , Plantronics backbeat fit [4] , AirPods [4] , and Aftershokz headphones [4] .

    Battery Life

    For battery life, Powerbeats Pro [4] have a great battery life, as well as Jabra Elite Active 75t [3] , APEKX Bluetooth Headphones True Wireless Earbuds with Charging Case [5] , Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth 5.3 Sports Headphones,45H Playtime [5] , Cabor Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth 5.0 Sports Earbuds, [5] WeurGhy Wireless Running Headphones, [5] Soundbot Wireless Headphones, [5] mucro Wireless Headphones, [7] and Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3100. [7] .

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    Source: "Do wireless headphones fall off while running?" (from reddit, r/running)

    • Jabra Elite Sports
      • Stay in place well
      • Passthrough feature for safety
    • Aftershokz Aeropllex bone conducting phones
      • Stay in place well
      • Battery lasts at least 2X as long as AirPods
      • Safer to run with because you can still hear peripheral sounds
    • Apple earbuds
      • Never had an issue with them coming out
    • Beats wireless headphones
      • Wrap behind the ear
      • Charge is quite long
      • Don’t hurt the ear
    • AirPods Pro
      • Stay in place if you don’t get too heated
      • Good battery life
    • JBL Tune Boost 500
      • Fantastic sound
      • Excellent battery life
    • Powerbeats Pro
      • Never come off regardless of intensity of activity
      • Good battery life
    • Comply foam tips for Airpods Pro
      • Improved sound quality
      • Fixed the issue of Airpods Pro falling out
    • Jabra Elite 75t
      • Fine
      • Comfortable
      • Never fell out
      • Very water resistant

    Source: "Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3100 and my impressions" (from reddit, r/headphones)

    • Plantronics BackBeat FIT 3100
      • Single size for the buds with earhooks that wrap around the ear
      • Not isolating by nature
      • IP57 in terms of dust and water resistance
      • SBC codec support
      • Bass is lost due to open nature
      • Touch button primary earbud is set to play/pause and answer/end call by default, secondary earbud allows customization of volume control or miscellaneous actions
      • Bluetooth 5.0
      • Can switch between listening to both ears and one-ear listening
      • Potential exercise use cases
      • Mixed bag of connection strength with some outdoor places causing more interruptions
      • Caller seems to have no trouble hearing you talk
      • Not as fluid as AirPods when switching
      • BackBeat app allows customization of the secondary touch button and upgrade of the 3125’s firmware
      • No settings for separate EQ or Hi-Res playback
      • Cheaper than initial retail price of $150
    • Anker SoundBuds Sport NB10
      • Exchangeable tips
      • Sounds very good
      • Not as expensive as the Plantronics

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

    • Trekz AfterShokz
      • Bone conduction headphones
      • Can hear ambient noises
      • Comfortable
    • Bose Soundsport Wireless
      • Perfect
      • Water-resistant
    • Powerbeats Pro
      • Best ever used
    • Plantronics Backbeat FIT
      • Good sound quality
      • No pesky cords or bouncy pieces of plastic/metal around your neck
      • Great battery life
    • Jabra Elite 65T active
      • Highly recommend
    • Jaybird Tarah Pro
      • Awesome sound quality
      • Waterproof
      • Comfortable
    • Samsung Gear X
      • Wireless
      • Don’t bounce around or fall out
    • Anker Soundbuds Slim
      • Not too expensive
      • Great for 3 years

    Source: "Bone Conduction vs Awareness Mode" (from reddit, r/running)

    • Aftershokz OpenMove and Titanium
      • Comfortable enough to forget you’re wearing them
      • Good for running outside
      • Can hear cars coming up behind you
    • Aftershokz Aeropex
      • Comfortable
      • Good sound quality
      • Allows you to hear your surroundings
    • In-ear ear buds
      • Tend to fall out
      • Thump sound with each step
    • Over-ear headphones
      • Can’t hear much in high-noise areas
      • Can hear music over podcasts (with loud volume)
      • Not good for road running with cars going by
    • Bone conduction headphones
      • Comfortable
      • Good sound quality
      • Allows you to hear your surroundings
      • Can wear sun glasses
      • Can wear a cap
      • Can wear a buff
      • Great for races and runs with environmental awareness
      • Good for podcasts and audio books
      • Perfect for language podcasts
      • Comes with a 2 year warranty

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

    • Bose Sport Earbuds
      • Secure in ears and do not move
      • Moisture rating is the same as QuietComfort
    • QuietComfort Earbuds
      • ANC feature
      • Can be used for running with ANC level 1 or 2
      • Wingtip style cushions are the same on both sets

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    Does Airpods come with a noise cancellation feature?

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    How durable are Phillips hook on earphones?

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    How comfortable are Sony MDRAS200 Active Sports Headphones?

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    How long does the battery last on Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones?

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    Does Yurbuds offer wireless earbuds?

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    Are Far End Gear BudLoks Earphone Sport Grips compatible with Android phones?

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    What is the sound quality of Bose sound sports?

    Source: "What are the best headphones for running ?" (from reddit, r/runningmusic)

    • Bose sound sports
      • Good sound and clip in to ears well
      • Poor build quality
    • Far End Gear BudLoks Earphone Sport Grips
      • For Apple iPod and Earpod style earbuds
    • Yurbuds
      • Fantastic job staying in the ear
      • Decent sound
      • Inexpensive
    • Earphones from Amazon
      • Last more than 1 year
    • Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones
      • Stay put
      • Water proof
      • Long charge
      • Good connection
    • Sony MDRAS200 Active Sports Headphones
      • Hook onto ear
      • Comfortable
    • Phillips hook on earphones
      • Cheap
      • Stay clipped to ears
    • Apple ear buds or pods
      • Fit and stay in ears great
      • Allow for outside sounds to enter
    • Airpods
      • Ease of syncing
      • Good sound quality
    • Bluetooth receiver
      • Small
      • 7 hr charge
      • 30 ft range
      • Secure phone in running pack
    • Bone conduction headphones
      • Situational awareness
    • Hussar Magicbuds
      • Ease of syncing
      • Good sound quality
    • JLab Epic 2 bluetooth
      • 8 styles of tips
      • Over-ear wires
    • Sennheiser OCX 686i Sport
      • Sweat-proof

    Source: "The 10+ Best Over The Ear Running Headphones in..." (from web, greatsounds.org)

    • Bone Conduction Headphones, WANFEI Running Bluetooth Headphones
      • Sweat-resistant and have a built-in mic for hands-free calls
      • Comfortable design and fit your ears perfectly
      • Open ear and sweatproof build, sound quality is better than many “wireless” headphones with a mic
    • Runner 60 Wireless Running Earbuds, Over Ear Hooks, 80-Hour Long
      • On-ear design that allows you to walk comfortably, run comfortably and be there for your friends while they’re running
      • Easily take this with you on the run and listen to your favorite music while running
    • GOLREX Bluetooth Headphones Wireless Earbuds 36Hrs Playtime
      • Wireless earbuds allow you to enjoy great music and movies without being on your phone
      • Over-the-ear design can further reduce damage to your hearing
      • Comes with a wireless charging case and dual power display
    • APEKX Bluetooth Headphones True Wireless Earbuds with Charging
      • Superior isolating performance and a 360º magnetic sound isolation
      • Dynamic charge function, lasting up to 3 hours of continuous play
    • Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth 5.3 Sports Headphones,45H Playtime
      • Sweatproof, resistant to water and dust, made of durable materials
      • Bluetooth 5.3 technology ensures high-quality audio and the IPX7 waterproof protection
    • Cabor Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth 5.0 Sports Earbuds, 60H Playtime
      • Sweatproof, water-resistant design for running or exercising
      • Built-in mic and volume control, Bluetooth 5.0 technology for a stable connection
    • WeurGhy Wireless Running Headphones, Bluetooth 5.0 Sports Earbuds, 50H Playtime
      • Sweatproof, water-resistant design for running or exercising
      • Built-in mic and volume control, Bluetooth 5.0 technology for a stable connection
    • Soundbot Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth 5.0 Sports Earbuds, 50H Playtime
      • Sweatproof, water-resistant design for running or exercising
      • Built-in mic and volume control, Bluetooth 5.0 technology for a stable connection
    • mucro Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth 5.0 Sports Earbuds, 50H Playtime
      • Sweat

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

    • Aftershokz:
      • Bone conduction earphones don’t block out ambient sound, allowing for environmental awareness.
      • Customer service is great and they will replace them if they break.
    • Plantronics BackBeat Fit:
      • Hook into your ear so they won’t fall out.
      • Good sound.
      • Have awareness when they’re in.
    • Jabra Elite Active 75t:
      • Fit perfectly and have a hear through feature that lets you hear all sounds around you.
    • Adidas RPT 01:
      • Over-ear headphones made for working out.
      • Never fall off.
      • Good sound quality.
      • Can remove the ear pads and wash them.
    • QCY T2C:
      • Cheap earbuds that are good for heavy sweaters.
      • Decent sound quality.
    • AirPods Pro:
      • Noise canceling ability.
      • Stay in ear nicely and able to get wet with a light rain or heavy sweating.
    • Anker Soundcore Spirit X:
      • Cheap.
      • Very comfortable.
      • 18 hours battery life.
      • No buttons to control your audio on the headphones themselves.
    • JLaB Air Buds:
      • Unspecified features.
    • Headband:
      • Comfortable and not noise cancelling so you can have some awareness of your surroundings.

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

    • Aftershokz Aeropex
      • Not the greatest sound quality but the situational awareness you retain with them can’t be beat
      • Can use them with a hat or a headband
      • Good for yoga, phone calls, podcasts, and dog walks
      • Comes with a clip to hold it in place
      • Can be comfortably worn all day
    • Powerbeats Pro
      • Good battery life, nice pumping bass and sound quality and real easy to use
      • Charging issues have been reported
    • Airpod Pros
      • Transparency mode which goes great with running
      • Great sound, solid fit
      • Never have they fallen out and has a transparency mode
    • Jabra Elite 75t
      • Very good and engaging sound, great battery, small case, water resistant, good for phone calls
      • The active version doesn’t get you much more
    • Jaybirds
      • Don’t fall out, good quality
      • Hard to ruin with sweat
    • Beats earbuds
      • Quite cheap, have great sound quality and don’t ever fall out on me
    • Samsung Galaxy Buds
      • Never dropped out of ears on runs
      • 6-7h battery life
    • Plantronics backbeat fit
      • Great sound, battery life can be a concern for long runs
    • AirPods
      • If you have an iPhone, highly recommend
    • Aftershokz
      • Great customer service
      • Can take phone calls on it

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

    • Aftershokz Trekz Titanium
      • Utilizes bone conduction technology
      • Allows you to hear the environment around you
      • Comfortable and don’t fall out
      • Good sound
    • Plantronics BackBeat Fit
      • Stay in ear, sound fine, decent battery life
      • Practically indestructible
    • Apple earbuds
      • Perfect shape to stay in ear
    • Insignia Bluetooth earbuds
      • Same shape as Apple’s standard earbuds
      • Connect to phone automatically
      • Easy to use
    • Apple AirPods
      • Stay in ear perfectly
      • Battery lasts forever
    • Taotronics
      • Bluetooth is steady
      • Don’t move while running
    • Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds
      • Amazing sound
      • No issues with sweat
    • JBL Reflect Mini BT
      • Tough and great battery life
    • Sony XB50BS Extra Bass Sports Wireless In-Ear Headphones
      • BestBuy protection for free replacements

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