The Best Wireless Earbuds For Running for Your Money in 2023

Top Picks

• Best Overall: Beats Fit Pro - True Wireless Noise Cancelling  

 

To narrow it down to just one set of Apple running headphones, I'd go with the Beats Fit Pro. They are a small set of earbuds with an ear flap to help them stay in place, and they include all the capabilities of the Beats Studio Buds and AirPods 3. I've been running for an hour and a half without any discomfort, thanks to these buds, since they stay put regardless of how much sweat I produce. Similar to the Studio Buds, these headphones have tactile play/pause, skip, and go-back buttons as well as a long-press function that activates Siri or the active noise canceling and transparency modes.

• Best Noise Cancelling: Jabra Elite Active 75t True Wireless   

Despite Jabra's more recent releases of improved running headphones, we still consider the Elite Active 75t to be a top pick because of its affordable price and well-thought-out design. The angular design allows for a snug fit in the outer ear canal without the usual "thud" created by a completely sealed, high-pressure impact. These Jabras provide about 90 additional minutes of listening time per charge and sound on par with Apple's AirPods Pro, but at a far more reasonable price.

• Best Power: Bose Sport Earbuds - Wireless Earphones   

Compared to the first-generation SoundSport Free, these true wireless earbuds are a huge improvement. However, modern headphones feature a small profile and no physical controls; instead, you use touch gestures to play/pause music, skip tracks, and activate a phone's voice assistant. Moreover, they continue to have a fantastic design that combines a snug fit with excellent noise isolation without completely closing your ear canal.

• Best Compatible: Beats Studio Buds - True Wireless  

It's laughable how little the Studio Buds are. If your hands are sweaty or greasy from sunscreen, it will be harder to hold onto them. Fortunately, the fit, functionality, and sound quality will all be unaffected by the rain. No slipping even after a sweaty five-mile run in 85-degree heat. Play/pause can be activated with a single press of the tactile buttons; skipping can be accomplished with two hits, going backward with three presses, and activating ANC/transparency mode or Siri with a long press.

• Best for Ambient Sounds: Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless Earbud  

The Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless Earbud Shokz is the most secure headphones for runners, and we recommend them to everyone. However, Sony LinkBuds have entered the market, creating a crowded marketplace. These little donut-shaped buds vary from others because they use a speaker called a "ring driver" that has a hole in the middle, allowing ambient sounds to filter in. You might find benefits and drawbacks to this design. On our trial runs, we were able to hear cars coming and even wave to passing bicyclists and runners without any issues.