Running Headphones reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 163 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 24 posts to rank the best Running Headphones brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/running, r/Marathon_Training, r/firstmarathon, r/Fitness, r/RunNYC. Top-rated brands include Shokz (4.4/5), Jabra (4.5/5), Beats (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews163
Subreddits8
Posts24
Brands37
Products90
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#1
Shokz
4.4
(29)
"They were a game changer for me."
"Love them."
"Couldn’t be happier with them. Perfect for running."
"Shokz are the only headphones I can wear while running."
"The audio quality is surprisingly great!"
"Great sound. Still hear my surroundings."
"If you want running headphones that are the safest, and most reliable option, you gotta go with Shokz."
"I got Shokz like ones on Amazon if budget is a bit tighter and they’re great."
"They sound great, stand up to the weather, and allow you to stay alert and hear traffic."
"I feel so much safer, cars, dogs and jerks can’t sneak up on me anymore."
#2
Jabra
4.5
(17)
"The hear through mode is unreal."
"Great noise cancelling and don’t fall out."
"I also use Jabra, highly recommend (they do black friday sales)"
"Jabra elite active are amazing."
"I really like my Jabra Elite Active 75T. They are comfy, sound good."
"Jabra Elite Active 65t. I worked through a few different pairs until I found these."
"I have Jabra elite active 75s and love them."
"I've run 1300km with them in all kinds of weather."
"Highly recommend them."
"Their sound is amazing."
#3
Beats
4.7
(12)
"Love them, can't imagine using something else."
"I love my Beats Fit’s."
"I love my Beats Fit Pro."
"Are the best for me."
"Hangs around the ear so they don’t move or fall out. Sound is good and battery life has never been an issue."
"You may try Beats by Dre Powerbeats Pro Wireless."
"My mom disliked the AirPods as well and got the Beats (Pro, I think?) wireless headphones."
"Beats pro !!!"
"These ones are actually really great!"
"I’ve had great success with just Amazon knockoff Beats... last a couple of years"
#4
Jaybird
4.9
(11)
"I’ve been using Jaybird Vistas for just over a year now. They are fantastic."
"Jaybird Vistas are my pick."
"Can't go wrong with jaybird. Best sport buds imo."
"They are awesome."
"They're spectacular."
"The fit and sound is fantastic."
"I absolutely love them."
"They are very comfortable and have many different size tips."
"Very happy with them."
"Can't beat em. Sound better than my corded Bose earbuds."
#5
AfterShokz
4.4
(11)
"Aftershokz aeropex."
"Nothing comes close."
"Aftershokz. I'll never go back to in ear headphones for running."
"I use Aftershokz Air- they let's me have more awareness of what is around me."
"I have really been enjoying them."
"They don't go into the ear, and don't necessarily have to be just got running."
"The typical recommendation is Aftershokz. Trade a little bit of sound quality for awesome everything else."
"Running community really likes the Aftershockz."
"They are a good pair too!"
"Okay, they’re not cheap but I use the Trekz AfterShokz."
#6
Bose
4.8
(10)
"They’re absolutely amazing sound quality wise."
"It fits comfortably and they stay in no matter how long I run."
"I absolutely love them."
"Bose Soundsport Free - never fall out, even running 10 miles in 90 degree heat."
"Bose Soundsport wireless are phenomenal."
"Bose Soundsport all the way if you don’t want to give the AirPods Pro a try."
"Bose Soundsport wireless. perfect."
"The noise cancelling plus the amped bass is awesome."
"Sound quality is great and they’re water resistant."
"Just lost mine :("
#7
YurBuds
4.8
(8)
"Stay in place better than anything else I've tried."
"Look no further!"
"They don't slip out ever, and they're incredibly comfortable."
"Switched to yurbuds last year. Never. Going. Back."
"Really love my Yurbuds, had one pair for a year and they still work great"
"They allow you to hear background noise (traffic etc) and really do the job on a run."
"They are very comfortable for my long runs."
#8
Apple
4.4
(7)
"They are all I ever dream for."
"The AirPods pro and beats (all kinds) are awesome."
"Hate to be the apple shmuck but god I love them."
"They really fit a hell of a lot more secure than 3, are water resistant... and the noise cancellation is nice"
"They do the job for me."
"AirPod pros always."
"I’ve had mine for a while and love em."
#9
Plantronics
4.3
(6)
"Never fall out and you can still hear what's going on around you."
"Lets more external noise in so that you can be aware of your surroundings."
"2 pairs on 8 years, they last!"
"They are normally a $100 Bluetooth headphone."
"They were great and I didn't have any issues with them moving around when I ran."
"They’re so comfortable and don't leave any bouncing/dangling wires."
#10
Powerbeats
4.6
(5)
"Battery life holds up really well, never had an issue with them bobbling about or falling out."
"They are expensive but zero movement and fit is great."
"They are the best I have ever used."
"They’ve been great - bar some connecting issues."
"I have used Powerbeats wireless 3 after I lost one of my AirPods and they have the around the ear design to keep them from falling off."
#11
JBL
4.2
(5)
"After years of suffering these bad boys changed the game for me."
"Good fit, push the bull symbol if you wanna talk with somebody."
"So far they are the only ones that have stood up to my sweating."
"Switching to sport specific headphones during long runs was needed."
"Surprisingly tough & great battery life."
#12
Sony
4.3
(4)
"I love them."
"They are dirt cheap, splash resistant and they sound awesome."
"Cheap, wont fall off, comfy, and you dont need to charge them."
"They are inexpensive, they have lasted for years with heavy use."
#13
Samsung
3.8
(4)
"Super cheap second hand because people don't know how to wear them or get used to them."
"Comfort and sound is great!"
"They're good, no complaints."
"I love them."
#14
Motorola
4.3
(3)
"I bought some motorola waterproof Bluetooth headphones. Had en for a year and they still work perfect."
"They don't slip when my bald head gets all sweaty, they charge fast, and has a decent sound quality."
"I Really like the Motorola blue tooth running headphones."
#15
Beats Powerbeats Pro
5.0
(2)
"The Powerbeats pro are amazing."
"I’ve never had them die on me, the battery is ridiculous."
#16
TREBLAB
5.0
(2)
"They are comfortable and have great sound for the price."
"They're specifically designed to fit small ears, and they sound great."
#17
Soundcore
4.5
(2)
"Way better sound than Shokz and way better bss."
"Have a pair of Soundcore Spirit Xs. Have lasted well in the rain & snow."
#18
Shure
4.5
(2)
"Sounds amazing as well!"
"I run with a shure se846, it's wired but the fit is very secure and I don't need to remember to charge it."
#19
Monoprice
4.0
(2)
"Best things you've ever spent $10 on."
"They work really well, as far as I can tell."
#20
MPow
4.0
(2)
"They are super cheap."
"MPow in ear buds, great wireless connectivity and sound quality."
#21
JLAB
4.0
(2)
"They hook around the ear which is helpful for me."
"They're perfect for anything active."
#22
Galaxy
4.0
(2)
"I am using galaxy buds plus."
"The Galaxy Buds stay in place during my runs and workouts and sound good to boot."
#23
Yurbuds
5.0
(1)
"These are amazing IMO, stay in my ears and the cords don’t break."
#24
Mpow
5.0
(1)
"Sound quality is good, they're comfortable, definitely sweat proof."
#25
RHA
5.0
(1)
"I’m very happy with mine."
#26
Moondrop
5.0
(1)
"I do most of my running with the Moondrop Starfield IEMs."
#27
PowerBeats
5.0
(1)
"My favorite are PowerBeats Pro Wireless."
#28
Tara
5.0
(1)
"Just fantastic for running."
#29
Creative
5.0
(1)
"They are half the price of Shokz too, but I can't tell the difference in audio quality!"
#30
JLab
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend them to anyone."
#31
JayBird
5.0
(1)
"It's sweat proof, wireless via bluetooth, 4-5 hour battery time."
#32
Occiam
5.0
(1)
"These are amazing. 8 hours life."
#33
Anker
5.0
(1)
"Never had them fall out."
#34
Trekz
5.0
(1)
"Once you try them you won't go back."
#35
Oladance
5.0
(1)
"Used them during my last marathon and they were absolutely great!"
#36
Status Audio
4.0
(1)
"Good bass, decent clarity for $70-$80."
#37
Redmi
3.0
(1)
"The quality is pretty good, and you'll certainly not notice anything while running."
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