Running Earbuds reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 181 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 27 posts to rank the best Running Earbuds brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AppleFitnessPlus, r/running, r/Marathon_Training, r/Earbuds, r/strydrunning. Top-rated brands include Shokz (4.5/5), Beats (4.4/5), Apple (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews181
Subreddits9
Posts27
Brands35
Products74
181 reviews from
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#1
Shokz
4.5
(35)
"They never ever fall off, the charge lasts for days at a time, they're super comfortable."
"My wife got me a set of Shokz 5 years ago and I’ve never looked back."
"I’ve had mine for years and love them so much."
"Shokz always. You can charge them really really fast. They will never fall from your head."
"Seconding for Shokz if you run outside. They’re my go to headphones now for daily life now too."
"If running outside or at an actual gym, I love my Shokz. They’re open ear which allows me to still hear my surroundings."
"I recently purchased shockz open fit and they are a game changer for my road running!"
"I have both, and love the PBP2 for everything except running. Running is for the Shokz."
"I switched from buds to Shokz pro 2, absolutely love them, very comfy, last a long time, decent enough sound, and can hear things around you"
"Please, get SOMETHING that allows you to hear your environment. Shokz are my choice."
#2
Beats
4.4
(29)
"I love my Beats Fit Pros. They never fall out and sound great. They have a great battery and connect instantly to my Apple gear."
"They are sweat resistant which is a huge plus if you get sweaty when you run/workout like I do. Also, they do not fall out like my AirPods Pro have."
"The Beats Powerbeats Pro are my forever workout headphones. Been using them for years now and they never move."
"The new Powerbeats Pro 2, hands down."
"Love my Power Beats Pro. Great battery, over ear loops so they don’t fall out."
"I used to use AirPod Pro 2’s, but after I lost them I started using Beats Fit Pro. They’re great."
"I’ve had really good luck with my Beats Fit Pro earbuds. 2+years running in the same pair and they have held up to my HEAVY SWEATING."
"PowerBeats Pro have changed my life. They are super comfortable, never fall out, very easy controls..."
"They're the only earbuds I have ever owned that don't fall out while working out (strength training and running)."
"Beats Fit Pro are one of the best, most secure fits for workout/exercise. Sound quality is excellent and they will never fall out."
#3
Apple
4.1
(29)
"AirPods Pro 2, always stays in my ear and I ran 5k to a full marathon with those… excellent!"
"I’ve tried everything from 5k to 200mi and keep coming back to 4th generation AirPods . They’re perfect."
"I have used airpods pro since their release and never had any issues with them while running."
"AirPods Pro, hands-down. Nothing else even comes remotely close."
"Airpods pro 2. Decent soundquality. Not as comfortable but ok. When running on track alone I enjoy the noise cancelling."
"I stand by my AirPods Pro 2. Sound great and stay in my ears."
"AirPods Pro 2 with Proof Labs Ear Hooks."
"I use AirPods Pro 2, great sound and have never fallen out."
"My AirPods Pro never fall out of my ears and they sound great."
"If you use an iPhone, the Air Pods Pro 2s are really good. The Apple integration is seamless."
#4
Jabra
4.5
(19)
"For running, I would go with Jabra Elite 8 Active if you can find this. I have been using this one for my daily jogging for the past months and it has been superb in all aspects."
"Bought the Elite 4’s to replace them, got a great black Friday deal on Amazon, they’ve been faultless for the past year or so."
"Jabra Elite Active 10, got them as a substitute for 7, the 7 were great, 10 is even better"
"I have the Elite 8 Active. If you liked the 7 just upgrade to 8. I love them. Never any issues."
"I just bought a pair of Jabra Elite 4’s on Amazon 3 months ago. Reason I chose them over the 8’s is because I wanted physical buttons instead of touch sensitive controls."
"Jabra Elite 7 Pro might be a good option for running or exercise. It offers great, clear sound and a secure fit."
"Jabra Elite Active 8 is the best of the best in this entire category."
"Jabra Elite 8 Active."
"I have a pair of Jabra elite active 75t and have been really happy with them."
"For me, it is Jabra, unfortunately! I recently lost my Jabra Active 8 and found on the Jabra site that you can order replacement buds."
#5
Soundcore
4.0
(9)
"Soundcore x20s are amazing for working out. They sit in the ear very well and the hooks make them extra secure."
"I use soundcore sport x20 and they have been great. On the budget side too."
"I like the Soundcore x20."
"I’ve really enjoyed my anker soundcores."
"Soundcore aerofit pro seems also nice."
"I like the Soundcore as well. I tried a lot of different earbuds, but none would stay in like the ones with hooks."
"I’ve been running with the Liberty 3 Pro. They never fall out and they sound good but there is a lot of body noise."
"From the sound of it, you'd be best off using something with ear hooks like the Soundcore Sport X10."
"For a budget choice, I use Soundcore P20i. They can fall out. However, they are cheap to relace."
#6
Plantronics
5.0
(6)
"Plantronics Backbeat Fit have worked well for me the last few years."
"Plantronics backbeats fit!!! best earbuds in the game."
"Plantronics Backbeat Fit."
"I bought a pair of the plantronic backbeat fit which are great for running."
"I really like the Plantronics Backbeat FIT."
"I have plantronics back beat water resistant headphones. I've had several of my friends upgrade to them."
#7
Bose
4.3
(6)
"Bose soundsport. Using them for more than 2 years without any issues."
"Comfortable, never fall out, decent volume, not noise cancelling."
"I swear by Boss Ultra Open earbuds. They clip to the ear well and never fall off."
"I prefer to use open ear earbuds. Shokz are nice but the sound quality is not great. Personally I like the Bose Ultra Open Ear."
"I’ve only use bose sound sport and have nothing but good things to say."
"I use Bose and I like them!"
#8
Jaybird
4.6
(5)
"Best exercise earbuds without a doubt are the Jaybird Vista."
"Jaybird Vistas. Excellent earbuds and they stay put during exercise."
"I got the jaybird X3 for 84.99 and I love them."
"Jaybird X4's. Waterproof - so they stand up against sweat."
"Happy with my Jaybird Runs."
#9
Aftershokz
4.3
(4)
"I switched this year to Aftershokz OpenMove and I no longer have ear problems."
"Aftershokz - waterproof and they don't block your ear canals."
"Another vote for Trekz Titanium!!!!"
"I use Trekz Titanium. They aren't buds they are bone conduction."
#10
Anker
4.3
(4)
"I got some Anker Soundbuds Slim from Amazon. Very cheap compared to others."
"Soundcore variants with ear hooks."
"Anker Soundcore x20 stays in my ears really well."
"I'd give the Anker soundbuds slim a try, great earbuds and a low price."
#11
JBL
3.5
(4)
"I have JBL Tune flex, only ones that stay put for me, sound good and comfortable."
"The Beam 3 is a very good premium edit."
"I have some JBL Reflect Mini Bluetooth headphones that have served me well."
"I would advise you based on my own and friends experience not to go with any true wireless jbl - they will not stay in your ears."
#12
Yurbuds
5.0
(2)
"Big fan of the Yurbud wireless headphones."
"I highly recommend & regularly use: Wired - Yurbuds."
#13
Powerbeats
5.0
(2)
"Powerbeats all day."
"I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Powerbeats Wireless 3."
#14
Sennheiser
4.0
(2)
"I went with Senheiser Sport True Wireless in the end. They're clucky but reliable. Adjustable wing tips. Good sound and seal."
"Check out the Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds - they have body temp and heart rate sensors. They also have good wind noise cancelling."
#15
Sony
4.0
(2)
"I really liked the Sony c510 that I picked on January 1."
"Using Sony XM5 buds now. ANC works good. Great sound. Comfortable at 20+ miles."
#16
Mpow
4.0
(2)
"I found what I'd consider to be a great value with the MPow M30s."
"Mpow Running headphones £17, waterproof and battery life of about 5 hours."
#17
JLab
4.0
(2)
"Jlab Epic Lab edition, Jabra elite 10 gen 2, Technics az80"
"I like J Lab or Beats earbuds for indoor workouts."
#18
OnePlus
4.0
(2)
"A good number on this sub have liked One Plus Nord Buds 3 Pro."
"A good number on this sub have liked One Plus Buds 3."
#19
Nothing
4.0
(1)
"A good number on this sub have liked Nothing (a)."
#20
Koss
4.0
(1)
"These headphones are great."
#21
SENSO Bluetooth Headphones
4.0
(1)
"You can pick SENSO Bluetooth Headphones for this budget."
#22
xFyro xS2
4.0
(1)
"Good sound quality, comfortable, and easy to use."
#23
Fiil
4.0
(1)
"My recommendation is the fiil t1x. Good budget option."
#24
SoundPEATS
4.0
(1)
"Soundpeats wireless Q12 earbuds are on Amazon for about $30CAD."
#25
Focus
4.0
(1)
"I second this! I bought them recently and am happy with their performance."
#26
Tozo
4.0
(1)
"Honestly, the Tozo T10 earbuds are pretty damn good."
#27
Earfun
4.0
(1)
"For me it's Earfun Air Pro 3."
#28
Lenovo
4.0
(1)
"If pang running maganda si Lenovo X4. Pang sports talaga to. And goods sa sensitive ears."
#29
4.0
(1)
"I use Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, and I'm happy with them. The sound quality is great. The ANC is great for when I'm on a treadmill."
#30
Runfree
4.0
(1)
"I have Runfree Lite2, it's great value for money."
#31
Samsung
4.0
(1)
"Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro user here. They've done well for me."
#32
Tribit
4.0
(1)
"My favorite is tribit flybuds c1. They’re cheap and block out a lot of noise. Not the best sound quality but really are unbeatable for $35-42 dollars."
#33
Ltinist
4.0
(1)
"I use some from amazon. Meets all of your criteria and sounds great also. They have over the ear loops so they don't fall out either."
#34
EarFun
4.0
(1)
"The OpenJump actually looks like exactly what im looking for cause its got the ear loops."
#35
Technics
3.0
(1)
"Jlab Epic Lab edition, Jabra elite 10 gen 2, Technics az80"
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