The 9 Best Wireless Workout Headphones Will Help You Crush Your PRs

Beats Fit Pro are a beacon of fitness technology innovation. The noise-cancelling buds are designed to stay put and and sound clear as you move. They do this with the help of dynamic head-tracking technology and flexible wingtips that bend to sit neatly inside of your ear.

For under $50, we're not gonna find much wrong with a pair of headphones. Sure these from JLab won't sound like a pair of Beats or look as good as a pair of AirPods. But neither of those brands will commit to putting out a budget product as good as these. So for that, we salute JLab.

Plus, with eight hours of battery life, and a full 24 hours worth of battery if you have the case, these earbuds are in it for the long haul. Sure, there's no noise cancelling, but the ear loop keeps the locked down so you won't have to worry about paying $30 for a replacement pair.

Listen, I hate finger wagging more than anyone else, but road runners shouldn't be using noise cancelling headphones. Cyclists should prioritize safety over sound. Not so much for yourself—do whatever you want, man—but for everyone else out there. No one wants to get in a wreck because you jumped into an intersection while pushing for a PR.

In terms of open ear headphones, nobody does it like SHOKZ. The OpenRun Pro deliver your music via bone vibrations. You hear your music, but your ear is also open the sounds of the world... It's weird sci-fi stuff. They're as stable a fit as you'll find, with incredible battery life and weather resistance.

All that said, these do not sound great. In fact, you might say they sound bad. That's kind of part of the deal. You get bass nice and strong through your ear bones, but the highs can get lost on a noisy city street. The experience is more like walking around with a bluetooth speaker near your head. It's strange, but ultimately it'll keep you safe.

How about a brand double feature? No, I'm not paid by SHOKZ, but the brand does the best MP3 player for swimming as well.

These work like an old-school music player, so you have to load them up with music beforehand. But, once you're in the water, that through-your-skull-bone-vibration stuff works way better than any water-rated earbud. And, since they're an MP3 player, no phone is required. If you're training for a triathlon, dive into the ocean and swim to your heart's content.

The newest release from Beats, the Studio Pro headphones, are some of the best noise-cancelling, over-ear headphones you can get. Because your ear is completely covered, the headphones' noise-cancelling capabilities shine through—you cannot hear anything besides your music. A lot of heavy lifters prefer this kind of set-up because it helps you get into and stay locked in the zone.

But where do these come up short? For anyone that's not lifting big or hitting the machines, really. If your workout incorporates any sort of movement—burpees, box jumps, running, etc.—these aren't going to be incredibly comfy. If you love the sound of that, but also do some off day running, pair these with one of the earbud options on this list.

First things first, these headphones are powered fully by light. Solar light does the best job, but they also get a significant charge from man-made lights at home, office, or on the subway. In theory, you'll never have to actively charge them. But to do so, place them in direct sunlight. (Or use a USB-C cable.)

And noise cancelling is great for the gym—you can focus on you, not the dude deadlifting 500. Out in the world? It can be a bit dangerous, especially for road runners or park trainers. Selective noise cancelling is one solution, but Adidas has a much simpler one: No noise cancelling.

In this case, we think of it as a plus. The headphones block out plenty of noise as is, and additional noise cancelling would border on dangerous. And with removable knitted ear cushions, these are the easiest option to keep clean too.

For under $50, we're not gonna find much wrong with a pair of headphones. Sure these from Philips won't sound like a pair of Bose or look as good as a pair of AirPods. But neither of those brands will commit to putting out a budget product as good as these. So for that, we salute Philips.

Plus, with six hours of battery life, and a full 24 hours worth of battery if you have the case, these Phillips headphones are in it for the long haul. The noise cancelling isn't half bad. And again... at $50 it's never too difficult to snag a replacement pair.

Jaybird's Vista 2 Sport Headphones are for people who workout hard and use their stuff hard, too. These are built to be virtually indestructible. They're IP68 rated, which gives them the best protection out of anything on this list. They also have freeze, shock, and impact resistance.

Sometimes your best bet is what you already have—or what you have been putting off getting. AirPods are ergonomically designed and are meant to sit securely in your ear without pinching or slipping. They are water-resistant, too.