Great music can make a workout, but nothing ruins it faster than misfiring sports headphones—whether because of problems with the connection or the buds needing constant readjustment. That’s why it’s worth picking a tried-and-tested pair suited to sweaty workouts.
It isn’t just music lovers who can benefit from workout headphones; many of us now follow workout apps on our smartphones, and either don’t want to disturb the people we live with or need to block out a noisy gym to hear what the virtual instructor is saying.
We’ve been reviewing sports headphones from all the major brands—Jabra, Jaybird, Beats, Apple, Shokz, Bose and many others—since 2017, and what sets our coverage apart from dedicated audio publications is that we actually workout wearing the headphones.
In this section you’ll find all the news, reviews, buying advice and deals you need to make a well-informed choice. Our guide to the best workout headphones is the best place to start. However, if you’re wedded to the treadmill or want to use the headphones in the gym and for outdoor runs, you may be better served by this selection of the best running headphones, which puts even more emphasis on the fit and features that allow you to be aware of your surroundings.
If you’re hoping to wear buds in the pool, you need a pair that are waterproof to the point that they can handle submersion for a sustained period and have built-in storage for music, since Bluetooth doesn’t work as well in water. This best swimming headphones round-up lays out your options.
Latest about Sports Headphones
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Review: A Unique Design That’s Great For Workouts
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds sound better than rival open-style headphones and have a secure and comfortable fit
Oladance OWS Sports Headphones Review
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Oladance OWS Sports are open headphones that offer awareness and good sound quality, though these come at a high price
Beats Studio Pro Review: How Are Beats’ Over-Ear Buds For Workouts?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Beats Studio Pro are great lifestyle headphones that you can use in the gym, as long as you care for them well
Why The New Shokz OpenSwim Pro Headphones Will Be Great For Runners, Not Just Swimmers
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The combination of Bluetooth and music storage on the OpenSwim Pro bone conduction headphones makes them a versatile option for all sports
Beats Powerbeats Pro Review
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Although they’re older headphones, the Beats Powerbeats Pro still rank among the best available for workouts
I Love These Jabra Headphones For Running And You Can Get Up To 42% Off In The Black Friday Sales
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Both the Jabra Elite 8 Active and Jabra Elite 4 Active are substantially discounted in Amazon’s Black Friday sale
Beats Powerbeats Pro Vs Beats Fit Pro: Which Should You Buy In The Black Friday Sales?
By Nick Harris-Fry published
There are discounts available on both sets of Beats buds this Black Friday, and each have their pros and cons
Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: Which Should You Get?
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
I’ve tested the Bose QC Earbuds II and Apple AirPods Pro 2 and there is merit in opting for either
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