[August 2023 Update] Gym Headphone Recommendations: 11 Best Wireless Headphones

"I started working out because I wasn't getting enough exercise, but just working out didn't make me feel good."

"I wanted a headphone for gym with better sound quality and a better fit than the ones I usually use when working out."

"I wanted a headset that I could use daily in addition to working out, like when commuting."

"But there are so many kinds. I don't know which one to choose!"

 Do you have such problems?

In this post, for people like that, I've handpicked 11 headphones that are perfect for gym.

Whether you're planning to start working out or you work out regularly, we'll introduce you to the best headphones for you, so stay tuned!

How to choose headphones for gym

Let's start with how to choose gym headphones!

 Wireless headphones are recommended

If you use headphones while working out, we recommend using "wireless headphones", which do not plug directly into your smartphone!

 Gym Wireless Headphone Type

Bone Conduction Headphones

Truly Wireless Headphones

Neckband Headphones

Here are the features of each type of headphones

 Bone conduction headphone for gym

Pros

l Comfortable to wear as they don't clog your ears even when you sweat.

l You can hear what's going on around you so it's not dangerous, great gym headphones to use while working out

Cons

l Lower bass volume

Bone conduction headphones are headphones with a special structure that touches their vibrating parts to the temples, transmitting sound directly from the bone to the brain without having to insert them into the ear.

Unlike the common ear canal type (earbud type), they do not block the ear, so they are comfortable to wear without heating up the inside of the ear, even when running or working out!

In addition, since you can hear the sounds around you, you can hear the sound of bicycles and cars traveling from behind, so you can rest assured even when you are running.

However, the volume of the bass is poor because it is not sealed to the ears, so it is not recommended for people who want to listen to EDM and rock loud and exciting.

 Truly wireless headphones

Pros

l Comfortable and cable-free

Cons

l There is a possibility that the headset will fall out.

Truly wireless headphones, removing the cable that connects the left and right headphones, allowing for a truly wireless connection to smartphones and smartwatches.

You can comfortably listen to music while running or working out without the "touch noise" and the rustling of cables.

However, since the left and right headphones are not connected, one side of the headphones may fall out of the ear and be damaged or lost.

Fit is especially important with truly wireless headphones, so try them on in a store or read user reviews before choosing.

 Left and right one-piece (neckband) headphones

Pros

l Reduces the risk of falling equipment

l relatively cheap

Cons

l Neck cables are a bit trickier

Left and right integrated (neckband) headphones are wireless headphones in which the left and right drivers are connected by a cable.

Compared to truly wireless headphones, they are relatively inexpensive and offer excellent value for money. In addition, there is no need to worry about dropping the main unit as it is connected via a cable.

However, the cables are annoying and the sound of the cables rubbing against your ears while working out can make it difficult to concentrate on your music or workout, which can lead to stress. Whether or not they cause annoy varies from person to person, so if you have a place near you where you can try them out, we recommend giving them a try.

 Choose a model that is not easily dislodged

When using headphones while working out, the headphones may fall out of your ears due to sweating or the motion of working out.

Especially when using a "truly wireless headset", the headset may break or be lost due to the impact of dropping it. If you drop your headphones in a crowd of people on a station platform during your commute to work, you will instantly wonder where they have gone.

 We recommend choosing a GYM headphones has waterproof rating of IPX4 or higher

When using headphones while working out, if you use headphones that are not waterproof, sweat can get inside the headphones, which may cause them to break.

With a headset rated IPX4 or higher for water resistance, you can use your headset while working out without worrying about it getting damaged from sweating.

If the waterproof performance is high, even if it suddenly rains, you can use the headphones as you do every day without worrying about damaging them.

 Recommended models with external sound capture function or models that can hear surrounding sounds

Have you ever been surprised by the sound of a bicycle or car coming up behind you while you're working out outdoors with your headphones on and listening to music?

Many recent headphones are in-ear (earbuds), so they can unintentionally block out surrounding sound.

We recommend "headphones that hear the sounds around you", such as headphones with external sound capture or bone conduction headphones.

With these gym headphones, you can listen to music while listening to ambient sounds so you can work out outdoors with peace of mind.

 Not only for running, but you can also talk to the cashier at a convenience store without removing your headphones when paying for your purchase.

 Playback time should be as long as possible

Battery life and playback time are other things to check when using wireless headphones.

If the model has a short playback time, when you forget to charge it, the remaining battery power may be low and the power may shut off in the middle of a workout.

Even if your body has adapted to working out, if you suddenly stop listening to music, your mind starts to slack off.

To avoid the risk of running out of power, we recommend choosing a model with the longest possible playback time.

For truly wireless headphones, the body has a playback time of 4 hours and 20+ hours of battery life with the charging case included. For neckband or bone conduction headphones, we recommend choosing a model with at least 6 hours of playback time.

Best gym headphone Recommendations

Wissonly Hi Runner

Wearing comfort: 5.0

Convenience: 5.0

Bluetooth playback time: 10 hours

Ambient sound capture/noise reduction: ambient sound can be heard, but no noise reduction function

Water/splash proof: IPX8

Body weight: 28g

Wissonly Hi Runner is a waterproof and open bone conduction headset that is certified with an IPX8 waterproof rating and can still work under 20 meters of water. Its excellent water and sweat resistance makes it suitable for swimming, running, exercising, cycling, hiking, diving, and other outdoor fitness.

This bone conduction headset is a left and right one-piece, using an "ergonomic three-point support structure", three points are the temple, auricle, and the back of the head, wearing stable. So not only do not have to worry about one side of the headset falling caused by loss, the whole body wears a good degree of solidity. The main body is about 28g, and the body is made of skin-friendly material, long time wearing neither pressure nor discomfort.

Outdoor fitness may encounter rain, or running to a place where there is no signal, this is not at all a need to worry about. IPX8 waterproof in addition to can deal with raindrops splash, this headset can be used underwater 20 meters normal place. Daily outdoor exercise 5.0 Bluetooth, so that it connects with smartphones to play music without lag. Underwater Bluetooth can be connected to a range of 15m, so even raindrop splashes do not affect the Bluetooth connection at all. If you are working out in a place with a poor signal, you can download the music first. Yes, it's not just a Bluetooth headset, it's also an MP3 with 32 gigabytes of memory, which can hold up to 5,000 tracks.

Charging is by magnetic charging technology, truly charged in 2 hours. The battery capacity is 230mAh and can play music continuously for 10 hours.

The open-ear design makes it easy to hear car engines and human voices. Easily observe your surroundings while working out.

The new standard in running and gym headphones! If you're on the fence about bone conduction headphones, this is it!

 Sony "Float Run 【WI-OE610】"

Wearing comfort: 4.5

Convenience: 5.0

Bluetooth playback time: 10 hours

Ambient sound capture/noise reduction: no noise reduction, can listen to ambient sound

Water/splash proof: IPX4

Body weight: 33g

The SONY Float Run is a "listen-as-you-go" headphone with beautiful mid- and high-frequency sound.

Bone conduction headphones give the impression that the contact surface shifts as your body moves, giving the impression that the way you listen changes. However, Float Run's sound-generating drivers are separate from the ear, so slight movements won't affect the way you listen to your music. In addition, since the drivers don't come into contact with your skin, you won't get itchy from vibration or sweating.

Float Run is a headphone that focuses on the mid and high frequencies, a product that gives you a sense of freedom and resolution as if you had placed a small speaker in your ear!

 Shokz "OpenMove"

Wearing comfort: 4.0

Convenience: 5

Bluetooth playback time: 6 hours

Ambient sound capture/noise reduction: no noise reduction, can listen to ambient sound

Water/splash proof: IP55

Body weight: 29g

OpenMove, the latest product from popular bone conduction headset maker AfterShokz, hits the market in September 2020.

The treble quality of these bone conduction headphones is pretty good. Unlike ear canal headphones (earbuds), these headphones don't clog your ears, so you can comfortably enjoy your music while running without being subjected to the vibrating noise that occurs when you run due to the fall-on-the-ground reverberations.

This is also a pretty good performer within the bone conduction headphones.

 Shokz "Open Run"

Wearing comfort: 5

Convenience: 5

Bluetooth playback time: 10

Ambient sound capture/noise reduction: no noise reduction, can listen to ambient sound

Water/splash proof: IP55

Body weight: 26g

OPENRUN is also a bone conduction headphone, similar to the brand's earlier OpenMove headphones, but with a higher level of sound quality, allowing you to comfortably enjoy your music while running or working out in gym.

The main difference with the OpneMove is that it is as light to wear as if you weren't wearing them. Although the lenses fit snugly on the temples, they are not too tight and there is no foreign body sensation at all.

Do you want to listen to music while enjoying your workout, in a comfortable fit that makes you forget you're wearing headphones?

 Beats by Dr. Dre 'Beats Fit Pro'

Wearing comfort: 4.5

Convenience: 4.5

Bluetooth playback time: 6+24 hours

Ambient sound capture/noise reduction: both

Water/splash proof: IPX4

Body weight: 5.6g

The Beats Studio Fit Pro is Beats by Dr. Dre's second truly wireless headphone with noise-canceling features, following the Beats Studio Buds. It also comes with external sound capture so you can immerse yourself in your running workout while listening to the sounds around you and can notice cars coming up from behind.

The headphones, called wingtips, mold to the shape of your ears so they are comfortable to wear.

The sound quality is a little rough, but it gives the impression of a good listen and any genre can be tackled without hesitation.

 Jabra "Elite Elite 7 Active"

Wearing comfort: 4.5

Convenience: 4.5

Bluetooth playback time: 8+30

Ambient sound capture/noise reduction: ambient sound can be captured

Water/splash proof: IP57

Body weight: 5.5g

Jabra's Elite 75t Active is a truly wireless headset.

It's water and dust resistant up to IP57, so you don't have to worry about damage even if you sweat.

The sound quality is very well balanced, not only in the lower range, but all frequencies sound crisp and vibrant, no bands are buried in the sound quality of this headset.

You can customize the sound quality using the dedicated application "Jabra Sound+" and change it to your favorite sound effects.

This is a multi-functional headset that can be used not only for working out in gym, but also for listening to music and as a talking headset, and is sure to be useful in a variety of situations such as "jogging", "telecommuting" and "commuting to work and school"!

 MASTER & DYNAMIC "MW08 Sport

Wearing comfort: 4.0

Convenience: 4.0

Bluetooth playback time: 12+42 hours

Ambient sound capture/noise reduction: both

Water/splash proof: IPX5

Body weight: 17.8g

The jewel-like case is made of shatterproof sapphire glass that is resistant to scratches and breakage and can be used in any situation.

Contrary to the sophisticated look, the sound quality is dynamic and you can enjoy powerful deep bass and sharp high frequencies.

It is also possible to customize your preferred sound quality, noise reduction, and intensity of external sound capture through the free dedicated app " M&D Connect ", giving you high quality that is exclusive to high-end.

You can feel the high quality not only in your workout but also in pure music listening such as telecommuting, commuting, or going to school.

 adidas "FWD-02 SPORT

Wearing comfort: 5

Convenience: 4.5

Bluetooth playback time: 13+26

With or without ambient sound capture/noise reduction: both

Water/splash proof: IP55

Body weight: 9.8g

The first truly wireless headphones from the fitness brand "Adidas", known to fitness lovers and non-fitness lovers alike, are now available.

The sound quality of these headphones is quite rich in the bass range, making them a favorite among bass lovers.

It's like the human voice is right in front of you, not muffled, so you can listen to the songs you normally listen to with a powerful bass experience.

The headphones are finned so they won't fall off even when you work out hard.

The controls are touch-sensitive so you can easily manipulate the songs while you train and it won't interfere with your workout in gym, we highly recommend these headphones for high-intensity training!

 Apple AirPods Pro

Wearing comfort: 5

Convenience: 5

Bluetooth playback time: 4.5+24 hours

With or without ambient sound capture/noise reduction: both

Water/splash proof: IPX4

Body weight: 5.4g

AirPods Pro is the world's best-selling and most popular truly wireless headphones. They are also IPX4 waterproof for running and fitness.

The External Sound Capture feature makes a sound as natural as having nothing on your ears, so you can run outdoors with confidence.

Noise cancellation is also very powerful, so you can maximize its effectiveness in any situation, not just running and working out, but also commuting, watching movies, and working remotely.

The sound quality is well-balanced, but there are plenty of good-sounding headphones in the same price range, so it's recommended for those who prefer functionality over sound quality.

 SENNHEISER "SPORT True Wireless

Wearing comfort: 4.5

Convenience: 4

Bluetooth playback time: 7+28 hours

With or without ambient sound capture/noise reduction: both

Water/splash proof: IPX4

Body weight: 6g

The truly wireless headphones "SPORT True Wireless" from veteran German audio manufacturer SENNHEISER focus on fitness while emphasizing sound quality.

These are gym headphones and as such are dust and drip-proof (IP54) to protect them from rain and sweat, and of course, they come with up to 9 hours of battery life (headphones only), as well as a host of other features that make them perfect for the gym!

The sound quality of the SENNHEISER lives up to its name. With great extension from bass to treble, the sound quality is so good it's hard to believe these are gym headphones!

Recommended for people who want to enjoy good sound quality during workouts such as running and weight training!

Summary

The above describes a few great gym headphones! Based on the above comparison, we prefer open headphones, especially bone conduction headphones. Like Wissonly Hi Runner, Shokz Openrun are good choices, if you have a limited budget, you can choose Wissonly, which is very cost-effective.