![]() They have the Apple H1 chip and pair seamlessly with Apple products, but they also have a great app for Android that includes one-touch pairing, customized controls, and a fit test. They have squishy ear tips and elegant fins (that may be a little big for smaller ears, unfortunately). Not only are the Beats Fit Pro ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends) one of the best workout buds for Apple users, they're one of the best everyday buds, period. The battery life is a perfectly adequate five hours or so outside of the case, and they come in a wide variety of fun colors. They sound decent and fit pretty well, considering how small they are. These are the cutest, tiniest headphones I've ever seen, and I'm in love. ★ Alternative: Is your biggest problem with workout buds that you can never find the darn things when it's go time? Save yourself some trouble and attach the JBuds Mini ($40) to your gym bag. As a bonus, they also come in a wide array of playful colors. And the Bluetooth connection is stronger than in other affordable earbuds that I've tried I don't have to be wary about walking around a corner, away from my phone. They have a solid 30 hours of battery life when you recharge them in the case-I wore them for two weeks for a few hours each day while running and walking my dog, and I never had to recharge them. ![]() ![]() The build quality is solid, and touch controls are not too sensitive I don't accidentally turn off my music or turn up the volume whenever I adjust my hair or my hat. They come in a sturdy case with a built-in USB charger. You just can't find buds with quality this good for this price. The Go Air Sport are the sport version of the insanely affordable Go Air ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends), with a slight markup for over-ear hooks and case with a cover. Workout buds are getting cheaper and better all the time (I've recommended other pairs that I like below) but JLab's are really in a different class. You can also still find the Elite 4 Active ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends) on sale for even cheaper. I've had 2021's Elite 7 Active ($165) for several years, and they still sound fantastic and are in great shape (the battery life has degraded a bit, but not irritatingly so). ★ Alternatives: You really don't have to buy the latest Jabra buds, ever. I love not worrying if these are going to fall out during a run even more. And they sound great! I love the sparkle of the steel pedal guitar and the sweet twang of the fiddle while listening to George Strait. The buttons are satisfying to press and not too sensitive I've never accidentally skipped or stopped music while adjusting my hair or a hat. They're covered with a comfortable soft silicone. That makes the noise-canceling especially effective, but they still have Jabra's HearThrough technology to let you hear ambient noise. As someone with horrifyingly tiny ears, it's a minor miracle that Jabras fit so well. With a new, bigger charging case, their battery life has improved by a few hours. The Elite 8 Active are now IP68 rated, which means you can accidentally run them through both the washer and the dryer and they'll survive. Jabras are just way more comfortable and more secure and sound better than pretty much any other workout headphones I've tested. When I put them on, I was overjoyed to find out that, bar a few small improvements, the earbuds feel and sound pretty much the same. This year, the company updated the Elite 7 Active to the Elite 8 Active. One of the best qualities of Jabra is that its earbuds don't change very much. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. com and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). We also updated links and pricing throughout. Updated October 2023: We added the Jabra Elite 8 Active, the new AirPods Pro, the JLab Audio JBuds Mini and the Nwm MBE001. Don't see anything you like? Check out our Best Wirefree Earbuds, Best Cheap Headphones, Best Bluetooth Speakers, or any of our other buying guides for more. If you like listening to music while scrambling up stony slopes or mowing your lawn, here are a bunch of WIRED's favorite pairs. I trail run, hike, work on my yard, lift weights, and watch mildly embarrassing barre and yoga videos on my laptop, all while testing the best wireless workout headphones around. Since I started testing them, their sound and comfort have improved dramatically. But for most everyday activities-working out, traveling, and wandering around my house pretending to put things away-I much prefer a pair of convenient, durable, wireless workout buds. Luxurious over-the-ear headphones are plush and comfortable, and they sound great.
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