Sports Headphones News, Reviews, Deals And Buying Advice

Great music can make a workout, but nothing ruins it faster than misfiring sports headphones—whether because of problems with the connection or the buds needing constant readjustment. That’s why it’s worth picking a tried-and-tested pair suited to sweaty workouts.

It isn’t just music lovers who can benefit from workout headphones; many of us now follow workout apps on our smartphones, and either don’t want to disturb the people we live with or need to block out a noisy gym to hear what the virtual instructor is saying.

We’ve been reviewing sports headphones from all the major brands—Jabra, Jaybird, Beats, Apple, Shokz, Bose and many others—since 2017, and what sets our coverage apart from dedicated audio publications is that we actually workout wearing the headphones.

In this section you’ll find all the news, reviews, buying advice and deals you need to make a well-informed choice. Our guide to the best workout headphones is the best place to start. However, if you’re wedded to the treadmill or want to use the headphones in the gym and for outdoor runs, you may be better served by this selection of the best running headphones, which puts even more emphasis on the fit and features that allow you to be aware of your surroundings.

If you’re hoping to wear buds in the pool, you need a pair that are waterproof to the point that they can handle submersion for a sustained period and have built-in storage for music, since Bluetooth doesn’t work as well in water. This best swimming headphones round-up lays out your options.