The Best Headphones for Working Out (2024)

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The Best Headphones for Working Out? ›

Sound quality is always an important factor when it comes to headphones, but when it comes to gym-friendly and sports-oriented headphones a secure and comfortable fit as well as durability (higher level water- and dust-resistance ratings) are key factors.

Sound quality is always an important factor when it comes to headphones, but when it comes to gym-friendly and sports-oriented headphones a secure and comfortable fit as well as durability (higher level water- and dust-resistance ratings) are key factors.

Bluetooth earbuds are best for workouts because they're small and unobtrusive. Plus, you can keep your phone tucked away. To endure sweat, headphones should have a rating of IPX4 or higher. The more punishing the workout, the higher the rating needed.

According to research, listening to your favorite music can lower your rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and help your workout feel easier. Let's face it, wearing headphones is a universal signal to not be bothered.

Marks would not recommend on-ear and over-the-ear headphones for exercising. They tend to be bulky in size and don't stay put. That said, the outer-ear headphones have the best fidelity (sound quality).

The wired headphones can be easy to use because you don't have to charge them. But the only issue here is the wire will get in the way when you do workouts. On the other hand, wireless ones do not come with wires and some of them also have the Bluetooth 5.0 technology.

AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) are dust resistant, and sweat and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise, and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. AirPods Pro and AirPods (3rd generation) are sweat and water resistant, but they are not waterproof or sweatproof.

Your Powerbeats, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Studio Buds, Beats Studio Buds +, and Beats Fit Pro earbuds are sweat and water resistant*, but not sweatproof or waterproof.

Is Beats owned by Apple? ›

The brand's continued success helps bring the energy, emotion and excitement of playback in the recording studio back to the listening experience for music lovers worldwide. Beats was acquired by Apple Inc. in July 2014.

Beats headphones tend to be rather pricey, especially compared to other brands. The quality of the more recent models we've tested better matches their premium price point. However, they still feel a bit expensive for what they offer. Noise cancelling not on par with the competition.

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 True Wireless have a sport-oriented look, with ear hooks and a 'TwistLock' design that give them great stability during moderate and intense exercise.

One Comes Out The Clear Winner

These options are great for having conversations with others without taking out the buds, and for exercising outdoors so you can hear what's going on around you. After extensive testing, the AirPods Pro offer a far more balanced sound profile than the Beats Studio Buds.

Use ear warmers or sweatbands to hold the AirPods in.

The ear warmers or sweatbands can physically hold them in place while you walk, run, or exercise.

By wearing headphones, a bodybuilder can drown out all distractions, get into a rhythm and execute perfect, repetitive motions. Second, I recall reading something way back where a study of those working out while listening to their favorite music performed better than those not listening to anything.