Wireless headphone technology has gone through a revolution in the past few years. Gone are the days when all you could expect from Bluetooth headphones was, well, just the “wirelessness”. With the advent of better technology, wireless headphones designs are becoming more and more fitness-oriented.
Below I’ve provided brief reviews of the 10 Best headphones for peloton bike, cycling, jogging and almost every other athletic activities you like to indulge in.
01. AfterShokz Trekz Air Bone Conduction
Unlike regular headphones, Trekz bone-conduction headphone buds don’t block your ear. Instead, they send sound vibration through your cheekbones.
As far as the audio quality is concerned, it is far better than most cycling phones I’ve tried in my whole life. Although the bass lacks depth, cranking up the volume to the max will help you stay focused and energized.
Although the battery life of 6 hours is not worth going nuts over, if you will strictly use them while running a marathon or in the gym, this shouldn’t be any problem.
02. Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones
If you want in-ear earphones for running that don’t fall out, can handle a little amount of sweat or sweat and have decent bass, this is it.
Although the earphones are slightly on the heavier side, you will find them to be incredibly comfortable in your ears, thanks to the StayHear+ ear tips. It doesn’t tightly block your ear canals, thus allowing some amount of external noise through the earbuds.
The bass has the right amount of kick to help you get through that last rep in the gym or take that one last round of run.
03. Sennheiser CX 6.00 BT Wireless In-Ear Headphones
Rarely do I come across sports or running headphones that deliver an immersive audio experience. Sennheiser headphones have kept both casual listeners and audiophiles groovin’ for decades. Ultra-lightweight, great sounding earbuds are considered one of the best accessories for peloton bike.
The sound profile of CX 6.00 is bass-dominated, which is exactly what I want in sports headphones. The treble is a bit too pronounced for my taste. However, the best part is I can easily tweak the frequencies to my liking using the EQ app.
04. Jaybird RUN True Wireless Headphones
Now, this is the kind of headphone that can survive through super tough athletic challenges with you. These true wireless headphones are completely waterproof and sweat-proof, so it’s totally fine if you want to use them while swimming. The fit is flawless irrespective of the size of your ear canal.
You can run for 3-4 miles easily with them on without losing your focus. The default sound quality is flat and basically has no life. However, as soon as you tweak the frequencies on the Jaybird EQ app, it is a whole new picture. The EQ app gives the audio a new of life, brings forth a perfectly balanced bass, clear mids, and sparkly highs for an immersive audio experience.
05. MYSANDY Bone Conduction Headphones
Great fit, a well-built headband that doesn’t cause fatigue after prolonged use, water-resistant and sweat-proof design- These bone conduction headphone has a lot of things going for it.
Although due to the open-ear design, it doesn’t block external noise itself, you can use the earplugs included in the package to get a decent amount of noise isolation. Even people who wear hearing aid can use these headphones while running, cycling or joggingin crowded places. It ensures your safety by channelizing ambient noise through the earbuds while playing music from the audio source simultaneously.
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06. Samsung Galaxy Buds
If you are a loyal fan of Samsung and want a solid pair of earphones for running that don’t fall out, look no further. The thing is, most true wireless earphones suffer from the lack of sound quality. The reason being the quality of drivers used in it. Thankfully, the Samsung Galaxy Buds ensures thick bass punch, fuller sound and amazing tonal clarity with its AKG optimized drivers.
Another feature that makes these earbuds stand out is the ambient noise mode. It gives you full control over how much external noise you want to hear. A nifty addition for joggers, cyclists, and bikers who have security concerns about wearing earphones in crowded streets.
07. Bonein Bone Conduction BN-702 Bluetooth Headphones
If you are worried that bone conduction, open-ear headphones leak too much sound, you should check this one out. Its sound leakage-proof design is truly one-of-a-kind for this particular type of headphone.
I would also say that it is one of the best headphones for peloton biking, indoor cycling as well as intense workout in the gym. The ear cushions are comfy, sweatproof and most importantly, highly breathable. Be assured that your ears won’t heat up and sweat when you are trying to complete your reps.
08. Jabra 100-98600000-02 Elite Sport
How often do you come across a true wireless earphone that monitors and displays your workout data with near accuracy? Well, these newest pair of in-ear phones from Jabra features a heart rate monitor, pace calculator, in-ear audio coaching and a lot more to jazz up your daily workout routine. It’s nice to listen to audio reports of your workout stats on-the-move.
It also lets you remain aware of your surroundings while listening to music, should you choose to do so. The connection is lightning quick, sound is decent for the price and it can also withstand a good amount of sweat.
09. Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones
Stability and fitting of these sleek earbuds during rigorous workout is brilliant. Designed especially for workout, running, biking and cycling, these earphones stay intact after withstanding all the sweat and water. The controls on the headphones are streamlined and easy to use.
If that wasn’t enough, it also provides nearly 8 hours of listening time. That’s huge for gym and sports-ready Bluetooth headphones. However, if you are expecting great sound from these, I’m afraid that you will be disappointed. While the audio isn’t completely trash, it doesn’t justify the price tag either.
10. AUKEY Wireless Headphones
Finding a great pair of cycling headphones without breaking the bank has never been easy. I’m glad lesser known brands like this are trying to serve to a buyer group that cannot afford expensive workout headphones.
Truth be told, I am quite pleasantly surprised by the noise isolating capability of these lightweight, tiny headphones. If you are someone who likes to lose himself in music while working out indoors, these headphones would be an ideal choice.
Summing up
Finding the best headphones for peloton bike, adventures sports like mountain biking or your daily jogging ritual is not an easy task. You need a pair that can withstand oceans of sweat, dirt, mud, and aggressive body movement. It took me years of trials and errors to finally figure out what to look for while buying specialized sports headphones.
There were tons of options to choose from, but only the 10 models featured in this article lived up to my ridiculously high standards. Hope this will help you find the right pair to suit your ever-evolving athletic needs too. Thanks for reading!
Last update on 2019-05-24 at 11:13 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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