Great Workout Headphones
When you’re out for a jog or lifting weights at the gym, the last thing you need are headphones that are going to tie you down. That’s why the word “wireless” has found a home in the gym rat's lexicon lately, right next to “reps” and “steps.”
best sports neckband headphonesMore and more consumers are gravitating toward wireless headphones, motivated in part by smartphone manufacturers ditching the headphone jacks on their flagship models. But smartphones aside, Bluetooth affords a level of flexibility that a wired model simply can't match, especially when you’re on a treadmill or lifting weights.
That’s where the following models come in. They’re all wireless and well-rated by our testers, who review close to 50 pairs of headphones a year. They're evaluated on a range of criteria including sound quality, features, comfort, and fit. And every pair below is advertised as water-resistant (though CR doesn't test that feature), so you can get your sweat on carefree. One model is even marketed for swimming.
While it’s true that wireless models tend to be more expensive than their wired counterparts, this list spotlights reasonably priced models made by Sony, JBL, 1MORE, Jabra, and Anker. And all make fantastic gym companions.
If you’re a Consumer Reports member, you can also browse through more than 150 models in our headphone ratings.1MORE may not have the name recognition of other brands on this list, but the great audio quality and the $60 price make the iBFree Sport worthy of your attention.
The model has in-line controls for phone calls, volume, and music playback, and features a water-resistant design, according to 1MORE. And with its advertised 8-hour battery life, the iBFree Sport should keep you moving whether you're out for a run or trying to break your personal sit-up record.
