While some people still like to work out with full-size headphones, the majority of folks want a pair of wireless earbuds — and ideally, true wireless — for maximum freedom while working out. The truth is you can use just about any true wireless earbuds for working as long as they fit your ears securely and comfortably and are sweat-resistant and splash-proof.
But some wireless earbuds and headphones are better suited for working out than others. Sound quality is obviously an important factor, but so too is durability (added water- and dust-resistance) and design features like wing tips or ear hooks that keep the buds from falling out of — or falling off — your ears. Also, if you’re opting for a pair with noise-canceling capabilities, you’ll want some sort of transparency or awareness mode that allows you to hear the outside world as you’re working out.
I’ve included all kinds of workout earbuds and headphones on this list, including sport buds with both noise-isolating and open designs as well as bone-conduction headphones that leave your ears uncovered. I’ll update this list as new models are released.
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