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8 Best Workout Headphones & Earbuds: Outpaces, Bose, Apple (2026)
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They need to survive sweat, being thrown into a gym bag, and the occasional drop.
Key facts
- This roundup includes a mix of headphones and earbuds, wired and wireless, from the top pick, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 ($250), to the bone-conduction Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 ($180)
- The Powerbeats Pro 2 also finally add a natural-sounding transparency mode, along with punchy sound, up to 10 hours of battery life (eight with ANC enabled), and convenient push-button controls
- For more recommendations, check out their guides to the Best Wireless Earbuds, the Best Open Earbuds, and the Best Bone Conduction Headphones
- Beats were the first sport earbuds to tap into Apple’s ecosystem, but the Powerbeats Pro 2 work nearly as well with Android, making them a great pick for any phone
Summary
The best workout headphones disappear when you start moving. They’re locked in without readjustments and comfortable enough that the music feels like it’s coming from inside your head. The WIRED Reviews team has tested hundreds of headphones and earbuds, and the reporter has narrowed down the models that best balance sound quality, comfort, and durability. For more recommendations, check out their guides to the Best Wireless Earbuds, the Best Open Earbuds, and the Best Bone Conduction Headphones. Beats were the first sport earbuds to tap into Apple’s ecosystem, but the Powerbeats Pro 2 work nearly as well with Android, making them a great pick for any phone.