With the constant juggling between work, hobbies, and maintaining a vibrant social life, it becomes quite challenging to remain dedicated to a consistent workout regime. However, an excellent set of workout headphones can truly revolutionize your exercise routine by turning it into an opportunity to catch up on podcasts or immerse yourself in new music.

If you're in pursuit of the ideal pair, you can never go wrong with our highly recommended workout earbuds, the Wissonly Hi Runner. These earbuds encompass all the desirable qualities: a durable and water-resistant design, a plethora of features, and user-friendly controls that allow you to effortlessly keep your heart rate in check.

Nevertheless, there are numerous other exceptional earbuds available that perfectly complement a workout regimen. We have meticulously tested dozens of options to ensure that you can discover the ideal pair for your needs.
Wissonly Hi Runner

I noticed Wissonly bone conduction headphones when they were first crowdfunded online. And later, I saw that some otologists were recommending them on online forums, so I bought them. This Hi Runner is their flagship product whose overall functionality is also the most perfect. The headphone use the latest research from the Wissonly lab. It increases the vibrating area of the vibrator by 35% and optimizes the direction of sound transmission to make the sound more concentrated, resulting in a wider range and more spatial of the music. The brand claims that its sound quality is HI-FI level, and I actually tested it myself. I thought that the sound quality was very close to HI-FI level, but it did not reach this level. Of course, the current sound quality is satisfactory enough.
Wissonly Hi Runner bone conduction headphones are also equipped with a new Bluetooth 5.0 chip that has stronger anti-interference ability, that can easily cope with various complex outdoor scenes, and ensures the good mood during exercise is not disturbed by disconnection. At the same time, the stable connection also brings low latency performance, and there is no problem in listening to songs, following dramas, and playing games. What's more, they have 32G of built-in memory that can store 5,000 songs. This helps you to enjoy music when you are exercising outdoors without your phone.
In terms of comfort, the Wissonly Hi Runner performs well, it is very light, only less than 30g, and it does not feel any weight to wear. The body is made of titanium alloy which makes it have a good fit, and you don't need to worry about their falling off during sports.
The waterproof of the Wissonly Hi Runner deserves special mention, and it is IPX8 grade. It means that you can carry it underwater for up to 20 meters and still use it normally, which is crazy!
Tribit FlyBuds 3

I don’t expect too much from sub-$50/£50 headphones, especially in sound quality, but the Tribit FlyBuds 3 measure up well to headphones that cost twice or even three times as much, setting a new bar in the budget bracket. 
The fit of the buds is secure even on long, sweaty runs, and they offer excellent battery life. When I tested them the battery lasted five hours on the buds with an extra 95 hours in the case, but the headphones have since been updated to offer eight hours plus 142 in the case. The IP rating has also improved since I tested them, the IPX8 rating meaning they are fully waterproof. Now that’s value.
Shokz OpenRun Mini

Shokz (formerly AfterShokz) is the biggest name in bone conduction headphones. The OpenRun range has a lightweight, comfortable design—especially the Mini version which has a shorter band so it sits closer to the back of your head—and solid sound quality, within the limitations of bone conduction tech. It won’t match the sound of in-ear buds but the extra awareness is a boon at times, such as when running on busy roads, and at races where bone conduction headphones are the only type allowed.
I’ve been using the OpenRun Mini, which are the same as the standard OpenRun aside from the size, as my main headphones since testing them and consider them the best option in Shokz’s range. They come in at $50/£30 cheaper than the OpenRun Pro while offering pretty much all the same key features. The Pro headphones do last two hours longer on a charge and offer a little more bass, but have a lower waterproof rating than the standard OpenRun and I found the difference in sound quality negligible during real-world use.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

I was hoping the fit of the Bose QC Earbuds II would be secure enough for running, because they are sensational headphones to use outside of training, with great sound quality and the best ANC from any buds I’ve tested. Fortunately, the fit is good enough, so you can enjoy that sound quality during your workouts.
Stability bands in three sizes are included with the buds and these are the key to a reliable fit while running. I found the largest ones were good enough for me, but for more security you can buy extra tips and bands from Bose including an XL size. The only real downside is that the awareness mode suffered from wind noise when running outdoors so it wasn’t always easy to hear other sounds. Otherwise these are the perfect cross-over buds for general life as well as running.
Sennheiser Sport True Wireless

I would expect top-notch sound from Sennheiser and the brand’s Sport True Wireless buds deliver quality audio in a sportier format. The buds are chunky, but the selection of wings in the box ensures a secure fit, though I did find them a little uncomfortable to wear for long periods outside of running.
The headphones come with two types of ear tips, one designed to let in external sounds and one that blocks out noise. Swapping between these tips didn’t make a huge difference to the sounds I could hear, but they each come with an accompanying EQ setting: Focus for the closed tips and Aware for the open ones. Swapping between these settings changes the sound profile on the buds considerably: Focus delivers brighter, more natural sound while Aware pumps up the bass for a fuller sound.
At $129.95/£119.99 the headphones are good value considering the excellent sound quality, reliable fit and nine-hour battery life, but they don’t offer ANC or a proper awareness mode, which you can find on many headphones at the same price.
Mistakes to Avoid
Don’t Go Too Cheap: Headphones with running in mind are designed more rigorously than standard options. If you go too cheap, you risk getting a pair that isn’t robust enough to keep up with you. The last thing you’d want is for the earpieces to be uncomfortable and/or constantly fall off. The sound quality may also take a backseat to meet the tight price, or it could mean poor battery life on wireless headsets.
Less Than Ideal Fit: When you’re running, your headphones will constantly get jolted. So it’s especially important that the fit is snug and secure. The headphones should have some design cue to account for that (i.e. ear fins that hug the inner ear for support). If you’re going the wireless route, we’d recommend staying away from large earpieces and being mindful of weight. Lightweight headphones generally stay in place better.
Wrong Inline Remote: An easy mistake to make is buying a headphone with the wrong in-line remote. Many headphones have an in-line playback remote somewhere on the cable, because so many of us use our smartphones as the source. However, because the two most popular mobile operating systems function differently, manufacturers have to create two versions of the remote. Make sure you buy the appropriate iOS or Android headphone model.
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