5 best headphones for running and gym workouts in 2023

 If you type "motivational benefits of listening to music while exercising" into Google, you will be overwhelmed by the number of articles exploring the connection between music and motivation.

For a long time, it has been believed that music can do wonders, from improving mood to increasing stamina and diverting attention from pain. It's no surprise that most of us put on a pair of headphones before hitting the gym or going for a run.

However, finding a pair of headphones that actually enhance our workout experience instead of being a distraction by constantly falling out, disconnecting, or running out of battery halfway through can be quite a challenge. That's why we have compiled a list of headphone models that are designed to withstand the demands of intense physical activity and help you stay focused.

GUIDE TO THE BEST HEADPHONES FOR GYM AND RUNNING

We have sifted through numerous customer reviews to identify the nine sports headphone models that are highly recommended by fitness enthusiasts.

BEST HEADPHONES FOR RUNNERS

Wissonly Hi Runner

Wissonly bone conduction headphones, the product I use the most, is the first brand I started to contact. When they were crowdfunding online, I participated.
The sound quality is what I am most satisfied with. I am not a professional music player, but from my personal experience, Hi Runner is the best sound quality bone conduction headphones I have ever used. It uses a large-sized 360-degree bone conduction vibration unit, and through structural optimization, the sounding area is increased by 35%, so that the sound range is wider, and the stereo feeling and shock of sound are stronger. Its anti-sound-leakage treatment is also very good. The whole body is completely sealed, and the algorithm is optimized to minimize the leakage of sound. I have tested it myself, and at a distance of 2 meters, the volume is turned on at 60%, so I can't hear the sound at all.
wissonly Hirunner’s body is made of memory titanium, which can self-adjust the contact area. It can ensure a good wearing experience of the earphone at any time, taking into account more users and usage scenarios.
Hi Runner is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 chip, and the connection is more stable. It also has IPX8 professional sports waterproof +32g internal memory to swim in the water. The battery performance is also good, and it can play music continuously for 8-10 hours.

Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones

If you’re not a fan of in-ear buds, Apple’s Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones could be for you. The sleek over-ears come in a multitude of different colours to suit your personal preference and provide a comfortable fit that makes them ideal for longer workouts.

Similar to other headphones by Apple, the Beats Studio3 have been designed to seamlessly slot into the Apple ecosystem; making them quick and easy to pair with your iPhone or other iDevices. They also offer pure active noise cancellation to emit annoying background noise whether you’re at the gym or out on the street.

The headphones beat out the majority of in-ear sports buds on the market when it comes to battery life; offering a huge twenty two hours and the ability to get three hours of playtime off of a quick ten minute charge. While the sound profile can be a little muddy at times, the overall quality is decent and adds boom to your tracks to help keep you motivated.

With a huge 4.5 star customer rating from more than 2,600 reviews on Google Reviews too, you can be assured that the Beats Studio3 are a quality pick. If you’re worried about the over-ears being too cumbersome, one reviewer on Google Reviews has made a point of saying that the headphones are “easy to adjust to size” and “well padded,” which also helps the fit. The reviewer also mentioned that the Studio3’s are comfortable to wear, despite having the top of their ear pierced.

Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Headphones

If you’re after a pair of gym headphones that will easily connect with your iPhone, Apple’s Beats Powerbeats Pro are a great pick. Also our top choice for the best headphones for runners, the in-ear buds are powered by Apple’s impressive H1 chip (also found in the AirPods Pro), which allows for seamless integration with iPhones. Thanks to the chip, you can also automatically switch between other iDevices, so long as you’ve downloaded the iOS 14 update.

The nifty headphones feature volume and track controls on each bud, along with an adjustable ear hook design that keeps them secure in your ears no matter how much you move. With a lengthy 24 hours of battery life (with the charging case) and a well-balanced sound profile too, it’s little wonder that the pair has received plenty of praise online.

Currently, the earbuds hold a huge 4.5 star rating across more than 19,000 customer reviews on Google Reviews, with one customer remarking, “These earphones have everything you’d ever need if you’re an athlete. The sound quality sounds great to begin with, it has very good sounding bass that doesn’t muddy out the music, and it maintains all this great quality throughout its long 9 hour battery life.”

Several reviewers have noted that the charging case is quite cumbersome, but overall, the headphones are an extremely popular choice with Apple enthusiasts.

Jabra Elite 85t True Wireless Earbuds


For impressive sound quality and effective noise cancellation, the Jabra Elite 85t earbuds stand out as one of the best pairs you can buy. An IPX4 rating makes the headphones both durable and splash waterproof, which is essential for those who like to work up a sweat whether they’re at the gym or out for a run.

The 85t buds feature a new chip dedicated to noise cancellation too, making them far more capable of blocking out surround sound then their popular predecessors. Fitted with 12mm speakers, the earbuds also deliver on big, powerful sound that belies their size.

Many customers have found the headphones to be extremely comfortable, effectively awarding the pair a 4.3 star rating across more than 1,400 reviews on Google reviews. One customer went as far as to say, “These are BY FAR the most comfortable and some of the best-sounding truly wireless earbuds with ANC I’ve used...Battery life is solid across the board, with the case holding 4 to 5 extra charges and the earbuds holding 6 to 7 hours of battery with ANC on and off respectively, handily beating the AirPods Pro.”

While the 85t’s do come with three sizes of oval EarGels for a personalised fit, some reviewers have said that the buds themselves run large, making this something to keep in mind before committing to a purchase.

Apple AirPods (2nd Gen)

Apple AirPods (2nd gen) are a model that need next to no introduction. The popular in-ears have the taken the world by storm and are now one of the most popular pairs of headphones on the market; currently holding a whopping 4.7 star customer rating across more than 120,000 reviews on Google Reviews.

While the unique stemmed design of the buds has divided customers since they first launched, the general consensus is that the headphones are both comfortable and lightweight to wear. Speaking as someone who personally owns a pair, I would also happily recommend the buds to my fellow small-eared audiophiles.

While I have found many other in-ear headphones to be overly large and uncomfortable, the AirPods (2nd gen) offer a refreshing change of pace; with a design that allows you to pop them in and forget about them.

The AirPods (2nd gen) offers immediate iDevice syncing as soon as you put them in your ears and allows for hands-free volume and track control thanks to their voice assistant function. While the buds do only offer five hours of battery life, the compact charging case conveniently boosts this to more than twenty four hours, which also makes the pair a handy travel companion.

According to one happy Amazon Australia customer who gave the headphones a five star rating, “AirPods fit every need anyone could have, the audio quality is fairly good for ear phones, the mic is nothing to laugh at, the battery life is a non-issue, they’re comfortable enough to use for long periods of time without any issues & the seemly connectivity to any device just makes the whole process a lot better than other similar models.”

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