Nowadays, people are becoming slightly more health-conscious, and starting to work out much more to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Some find it great to do workouts, such as jogging or running, along with a little music to help set the mood. However, when jogging or running, you can’t just use any old pair of headphones; you’ll need something that will stay fixed in your ear while you run. So, we’ve done the hard work for you: we’ve sorted the top best wireless headphones for running into our list below. So what are you waiting for?
iKross NFC Sport
The iKross NFC Sport is a great Bluetooth running headphone that comes with a really affordable price tag. It is quick and convenient to connect with your music gadget, and it features good range. A playback time of 5 hours and a stand-by time of 150 hours is excellent for its price, and it’s comfortable to wear for those hours, and stays nicely in place as well. Despite not being noise-cancelling, the headphones also block the majority of the surrounding noise as well; although you may want to lower the volume when trying to cross busy roads. With a microphone for answering calls on the go, this is a very affordable and good-quality option.
Price: $23
Philips ActionFit SHQ5200
One of just a few over-ear Bluetooth headphones for running currently available on the market, the Philips ActionFit SHQ5200 is quite highly-priced at $104. Weighing just 100g, they are extremely light and comfortable to wear, with sweat-proof ear sacks that fit tightly. In addition, the removable ear-cushions are made of moisture-wicking material to keep them dry when things start getting really wet. The kevlar-augmented cable also comes in two different lengths, allowing you to use the shorter one when you are wearing an armband. However, the headphones offer only average sound quality when compared to other Bluetooth headphones in the same price range. For the price, then, there are certainly better options out there.
Price: $104
JayBird BlueBuds X
JayBird BlueBuds X Bluetooth headphones for running deliver crisp audio with an amazing bass response and zero distortion at maximum volume levels. These are the perfect Bluetooth headphones for running due to their sweat-proof ear buds design and snug fit. BlueBuds X also provide you with a lifetime warranty against sweat. It has a long battery life of up to 8 hours, allowing you to listen to your favorite music tracks for almost an entire working day. The Shift Premium audio system created by JayBird delivers crystal clear sound quality similar to the wired headphones. On the whole, the BlueBuds X offer a very nifty mix, with an amazing balance among deep lows and highs and crisp high-mids. Definitely some of the best Bluetooth running headphones currently available.
Price: $133
Beats by Dre Powerbeats
Powerbeats are ear-hook-style headphones made of plastic, with rubber ear hooks. In typical Beats style, these are barefacedly bright and colorful. They are simple to put on and slip around the ears comfortably. However, when tested, the Powerbeats start to slip out of your ears when things start getting particularly wet and sweaty. Sound-wise, Beats continue to deliver the bass that’s they’re famed for, but this can feel overpowering and distorted at the highest volumes. The special ‘surrounding noise’ feature allows you to choose whether to let in ambient noise, which can be useful in busy areas where you need to be more alert, but at $190, these headphones don’t really justify the price tag: there are some far better low cost alternatives available out there.
Price: $192
Yurbuds Inspire Duro
Twist and lock these Bluetooth headphones for running into your ear, then pull. The “Twistlock” feature ensures the ear buds stay tight, no matter what workout you’re doing. Designed by a triathlete and a 24-time marathon runner, every pack has two different sizes of silicone-induced buds to ensure appropriate sizing, and they are both water and sweat proof. The ear buds themselves let in enough surrounding noise so that you’re not completely sealed off from the world, and they’re especially made to avoid delicate pain points in your ears for a cozy, tight fit. This is one of the best Bluetooth headphones for running, and is preferred by most professional runners.
Price: $50
