The Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out

Luxurious over-the-ear cans are plush and comfortable, and they sound great. But for working out, traveling, and wandering around town, you might want to consider a pair of durable, wireless in-ear buds. I've been trail running, hiking, working on my yard, rock climbing, lifting weights, and watching mildly embarrassing barre and yoga videos on my laptop, all while testing the best wireless workout headphones around. If you like listening to music while scrambling up stony slopes or mowing your lawn, I've rounded up 10 of WIRED's favorite pairs. Hopefully, one of them will be yours, too.Mobile Power Bank low price

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These are our new favorite workout buds (read our glowing review here). They performed excellently in every way. Music sounds crisp and clear; They can't be shaken out of your ears; And the button controls are easy to use. They're also waterproof and have a stunning nine-hour battery life. But that's not all. They have a few other distinctive features to make them easier to use with a phone, like smart play-and-pause when they're out of your ears and smart call routing if you don't have them on. You can also buy them from Apple.

For workouts I prefer an over-ear clip because it feels more secure, but Jaybird's rock-solid Jaybird Vista are also one of my top picks. At six grams per bud, they're ridiculously light, tiny, and comfortable. Jaybird's EarthProof encapsulated construction seals the components inside a tiny plastic bubble, so they can withstand full immersion. Their battery life is excellent, they have a sterling Bluetooth 5.0 connection, and the controls are simple enough for even an exhausted trail runner to remember. Oh, and they sound great.

JLab's affordable, wireless sport buds also offer great value for the money. They have a very comfortable over-ear clip and Cloud Foam tips, and are IP66 rated. (I ran in the rain with these with no problem.) They have a crisp, clear Bluetooth 5.0 connection and decent 6-hour battery life. I can wear these for up to two weeks of working out without having to recharge the case, which also has its own convenient included charging cable. As is typical with JLab's workout buds, the signature EQ is bass-heavy and upper ranges can sometimes sound a little frizzy. But as I'm running or hiking, I sometimes forget I'm even wearing them.