8 headphones that will add pacy music to your stride
Going beyond audio playback,
some of these running headphones also feature heart-rate monitors, and
voice-powered AI personal trainers
Monster
iSport Victory inear Bluetooth headphones
What these earphones lack
in highend features, they make up for in comfort, durability and affordability.
With a secure fit aided by the rubberised `wings' and amultitude of bud
options, the iSport Victory stays locked in. They're sweat resistant and, at 15
g, they are the lightest buds you can buy.
Battery life: 10 hours |
Heart rate monitor: No | On-ear controls: Yes (on the neckband)
This on-ear option comes
from a little-known startup 66 Audio, which offer a 40+ hours of continuous
playback from a single charge, along with a wireless range of 100 feet. For
runners who like as much control over their audio as they do for fitness, the
Motion Control app enables easy control of the sound output.
Battery life: 40 hours |
Heart rate monitor: No | Onear controls: Yes
This is a superb wireless
option for urban runners. Sound is delivered through your cheekbones, thanks to
bone conducting tech which leaves your ears open, free to hear the traffic
around you. If you run with a partner, it also means you can still enjoy a chat
along the way.
Battery life: Six hours |
Heart rate monitor: No | On-ear controls: Yes
Jaybird X3 wireless Bluetooth headphones
The compact, durable and
affordable Jaybird X2 in-ear buds are mighty popular among runners.Despite
being slightly smaller, the new Jaybird X3 has retained the sweat-proof design
and great sound.Greater control over the audio is also possible due to a new
companion MySound app.
Battery life: Eight hours |
Heart rate monitor: No | On-ear controls: Yes
KuaiFit Sport headphones
Whoever came up with the
expression `jack of all trades, master of none' never used the KuaiFit Sport
headphones. With 8GB of storage they're a music player, fitness tracker, heart
rate monitor, real-time running coach and a pair of wireless headphones all in
one.
Battery life: Seven hours |
Heart rate monitor: Yes | On-ear controls: Yes
Bose SoundSport wireless headphones
With the trademark sound of
the US audio giant, these lightweight buds offer a comfortable and secure fit
thanks to the StayHear+ tips. The Bose Connect app also enables music sharing
with more than one set of buds, which is perfect if you're out running with a
friend.
Battery life: Six hours |
Heart rate monitor: Yes, with Pulse variant On-ear controls: Yes (in the
neckband)
Under Armour JBL Sport wireless headphones
Under Armour's foray into
headphones entrusts the audio tech to a worthy partner: JBL. With a built-in
heart rate monitor you can finally ditch the chest strap, while also summoning
voice updates on your progress with a tap on the right bud. The over-the-ear
buds also feature 5.8mm dynamic drivers and JBL's PureBass Performance tech on
board.
Battery life: Five hours |
Heart rate monitor: Yes | On-ear controls: Yes
Beats PowerBeats 3
Beats PowerBeats 3 The
PowerBeats 3 running headphones aim to keep your tunes pumping while you are
running. They may come with a steep price, but offer a lot for runners, and
especially for Apple users. With a 12-hour battery life and quick charging, it
will not run out of power in the middle of anything short of an ultra-marathon.
Battery life: 12 hours |
Heart rate monitor: No | On-ear controls: Yes
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