The Best Wireless Earbuds for Running and Working Out

• Water resistance: IPX7
• Noise-cancellation: Yes
• Wireless charging: Yes

The Vista 2 are the next generation of the Vista, which were our previous pick for "best overall" wireless earbuds for running. The Vista 2 look basically identical to their predecessors, but Jaybird made them better in just about every way. They have noise-cancellation and transparency modes, improved battery life and they're even more rugged; the Vista 2 are fully dustproof and fully waterproof. Jaybird made the charging case more durable, too. Like before, the Vista 2 are compatible with a companion app that allows you to change the EQ settings.

• Water resistance: IPX4
• Noise-cancellation: Yes
• Wireless charging: No

Released in late 2021, the Beats Fit Pro are the company's sport-focused wireless earbuds – and they actually have a lot in common with Apple's AirPods Pro. They are powered by the same H1 chip (which helps them quickly pair to any iPhone), have the same active-noise-cancellation and transparency modes, and support spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. And they sound almost as good. The big difference from AirPods Pro is that the Fit Pro have an all-new flexible earwing tip design to help them better stay in your ears. The only real downside is that they don't have a case that wirelessly charges.

• Water resistance: IP68
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: No

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 are one of our favorite wireless earbuds with ear hooks. Released in early 2023, they have a tight fit and a high water-resistance rating (IP68), which works out great for runners. Their companion app is fairly limited, but still allows you to tweak settings, adjust the EQ and even customize an ambient sound (a.k.a. transparency) mode. At $100, these are also a really good value.

• Water resistance: IPX7
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: No

The Soundcore Life P3 is our pick for the best budget wireless earbuds for running. They cost less than $100, which is cheap for wireless earbuds in general, but they deliver significantly more. They have an IPX7 water-resistance rating, which is pretty much the best you're going to get, and they have excellent battery life. They also charge via USB-C.

• Water resistance: IPX4
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: No

The UE Fits are different from all other wireless earbuds because they give you a completely custom fit. They use what Ultimate Ears calls its Lightform technology where each earbud has built-in LED lights and a big gel-filled eartip. You place the earbuds in your ears, connect them to your smartphone and then you trigger a custom molding process via a companion app. The LED lights heat up the gel and, after 60 seconds, the earbuds are perfectly molded to fit in your ears and cannot be unmolded. The UE Fits don't have a ton of other features, but if you're looking for wireless earbuds that will absolutely fit in your ears, this is them.

Read our review of the UE Fits here.

• Water resistance: IP57
• Noise-cancellation: Yes
• Wireless charging: No

The Jabra 4 Active are a budget alternative to the company's higher-end Elite 7 Active wireless earbuds. They have a similar design and sound quality, and they have similar features including active noise-cancellation. However, the 4s lack a lot of the premium features. They don't support wireless charging and don't have in-ear proximity sensors that automatically start and pause your music. They don't support multi-point Bluetooth and have slightly worse battery life.

• Water resistance: IPX4
• Noise-cancellation: Yes
• Wireless charging: Yes

The newest AirPods Pro — which are the only AirPods Pro that Apple now sells — are the same size, shape and design as the original AirPods Pro. They also have the same IPX4 rating, making them safe for workouts. Compared to their predecessors, Apple has given these new models its H2 processing chip, which significantly improves the quality of their sound, active noise-cancellation and transparency. Another neat things is that these are the first AirPods to have on-ear volume controls, which makes adjusting volume during your workout a lot easier.

Read our review of the AirPods Pro 2 here.

• Water resistance: IPX4
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: Yes

Released in late 2021, the newest AirPods — aka AirPods 3 — are Apple's mid-tier wireless earbuds. They have a similar design to the AirPods Pro, but lack the silicone eartips, so they don't fit in your ears quite as well. And they do not have active noise-cancellation and transparency modes. However, they do have support spatial audio (with Dolby Atmos) and have a wireless charging case. Unlike the entry-level AirPods, these new models also have an IPX4 water- and sweat-resistant rating, making them good for runs and workouts. The only real downside is that the AirPods Pro are still the better option for most people — and, because they're usually discounted, they're actually not that much more expensive.

Read our review of the AirPods 3 here.

• Water resistance: IP57
• Noise-cancellation: Yes
• Wireless charging: Yes

Released in fall 2021, the Elite 7 Active are Jabra's newest high-end pair of workout wireless earbuds. They are packed with features, including active noise-canceling and transparency modes, a wireless charging case with fast-charging abilities, and support for an app that allows you to tweak a variety of things (including EQ). While their noise-cancellation could be a little more powerful and we'd love them to have an earwing design for improved fit, these are definitely a good set of wireless earbuds for running.

• Water resistance: IP67
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: Yes

The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport still are some of the best-sound wireless earbuds you can buy, but these "Sport" versions have been designed with a new earpiece and come with a number of new eartips and earwings to better fit in your ears. Maybe the most striking feature is its charging case; it's water-tight and basically drop-proof, but more importantly it's integrated with little gel beads to soak up moisture; you can place your earbuds right back in the case after your workout and they'll dry themselves out.

• Water resistance: IPX4
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: No

The Powerbeats Pro are similar to the AirPods Pro because they’re both made by Apple and have the same H1 chip that makes it easy to pair with an iPhone. Runners, in particular, will appreciate the large ear hooks that grip and hold the earbuds in place. The nine-hour battery life — with up to 20 extra hours from the carrying case — is unmatched, though said carrying case is huge, making these less than ideal for everyday wear. Also, Beats has released a new pair or wireless earbuds, the Beats Fits Pro , which have a new design and newer features.

Read our review of the Beats Powerbeats Pro here.

• Water resistance: IPX4
• Noise-cancellation: Yes
• Wireless charging: Yes

Released in mid-2021, the MW08 Sport are slightly higher-end versions of Master & Dynamic's MW08 wireless earbuds. The "sport" versions look, fit and work mostly the same — yes, they still have active noise-cancellation — but they add a couple of improvements to justify the price bump. They support wireless charging (a first for M&D). The earbuds are made out of more scratch-resistant sapphire glass (rather than ceramic). And the charging case has a Kevlar finish. The only other difference is that they come with foam tips (as well as silicone tips) to provide more fit options. Funny enough, the "sport" versions have the same sweat-resistance rating as the regular MW08. They also don't come with silicone earwings like the company's previous sport-focused wireless earbuds, the MW07 Go.

• Water resistance: IPX7
• Noise-cancellation: Yes
• Wireless charging: No

The Anker Soundcore Sport X10 are the only wireless earbuds with ear hooks that also have active noise-cancellation — granted, don't expect its ANC to be as effective as more expensive wireless earbuds. Their ear hooks have a similar tight-fitting design as the JBL Endurance Peak 3, which makes them comfortable to work out with. The difference is that the ear hooks twist up and down, which helps the earbuds be more compact when in its charging case; however, it also makes placing them back in the charging case a little more of a process.

• Water resistance: IP55
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: No

Released in mid-2021, Skullcandy's Push Active are a solid affordable wireless earbud option for runners. They have an IP55 water-resistance rating and their earhook design means that they'll fit in more people's ears. If you're a Spotify subscriber, the Push Active support Spotify Tap which allows you to tap the earbuds and your Spotify playlist will quickly start playing right where you last left off.

• Water resistance: IPX4
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: No

Google released the Pixel Buds A-Series in mid-2021 and subsequently discontinued the more expensive Pixel Buds. The newer models look and fit exactly the same, but strip away some of the premium features (like wireless charging and swipe controls) to bring down the price. These are excellent wireless earbuds for working out thanks to their small size, earwing design and water-resistance rating. (You can use them with your iPhone, but they are best suited for Pixel owners because of their Google Assistant integration.)

• Water resistance: IPX4
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: No

The Beats Flex are the next generation of the BeatsX wireless earphones that were first released in 2017 — but they're significantly cheaper. They also charge via USB-C and have been integrated with Apple's W1 chip, which helps them fast-pair with your iPhone or iPad. However, it's not Apple's newer H1 chip that has been integrated into the newest AirPods and AirPods Pro, meaning the Beats Flex do not support hands-free Siri.

• Water resistance: IPX4
• Noise-cancellation: No
• Wireless charging: No

The Powerbeats are the next generation of the company’s Powerbeats3 Wireless released in 2016. The new Powerbeats have been integrated with Apple’s H1 chip for fast pairing with your iPhone, just like AirPods and AirPods Pro, but it also enables them to charge faster and get significantly better battery life. As far as design, fit and sound, the Powerbeats are essentially more affordable, neckbud versions of the truly wireless Powerbeats Pro.