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Fit Pro

Beats Fit Pro are a beacon of fitness technology innovation. The noise-cancelling buds are designed to stay put and and sound clear as you move. They do this with the help of dynamic head-tracking technology and flexible wingtips that bend to sit neatly inside of your ear.

When it comes to stability (aka not falling out) and comfort, these Beats beat the competition every time. Plus, they just look cool.

Go Air Sport

For under $50, we're not gonna find much wrong with a pair of headphones. Sure these from JLab won't sound like a pair of Beats or look as good as a pair of AirPods. But neither of those brands will commit to putting out a budget product as good as these. So for that, we salute JLab.

Plus, with eight hours of battery life, and a full 24 hours worth of battery if you have the case, these earbuds are in it for the long haul. Sure, there's no noise cancelling, but the ear loop keeps the locked down so you won't have to worry about paying $30 for a replacement pair.

OpenRun Pro

Listen, I hate finger wagging more than anyone else, but road runners shouldn't be using noise cancelling headphones. Cyclists should prioritize safety over sound.

In terms of open ear headphones, nobody does it like SHOKZ. The OpenRun Pro deliver your music via bone vibrations. You hear your music, but your ear is also open the sounds of the world... It's weird sci-fi stuff. They're as stable a fit as you'll find, with incredible battery life and weather resistance.

All that said, these do not sound great. In fact, you might say they sound bad. That's kind of part of the deal. You get bass nice and strong through your ear bones, but the highs can get lost on a noisy city street. The experience is more like walking around with a bluetooth speaker near your head. It's strange, but ultimately it'll keep you safe.

OpenSwim

How about a brand double feature? No, I'm not paid by SHOKZ, but the brand does have the best for swimming in addition to it's OpenRun line. And who else is making headphones exclusively for swimmers?

Here's the catch. They aren't quite headphones. These work like an old-school music player, so you have to load them up with music beforehand. But, once you're in the water, that through-your-skull-bone-vibration stuff works way better than any water-rated earbud. And, since they're an MP3 player, no phone is required. If you're training for a triathlon, dive into the ocean and swim to your heart's content.

Studio Pro

The newest release from Beats, the Studio Pro headphones, are some of the you can get. Because your ear is completely covered, the headphones' noise-cancelling capabilities shine through—you cannot hear anything besides your music. A lot of heavy lifters prefer this kind of set-up because it helps you get into and stay locked in the zone.

But where do these come up short? For anyone that's not lifting big or hitting the machines, really. If your workout incorporates any sort of movement—burpees, box jumps, running, etc.—these aren't going to be incredibly comfy. If you love the sound of that, but also do some off day running, pair these with one of the earbud options on this list.

RPT-02 Sport On-Ear

First things first, these headphones are powered fully by light. Solar light does the best job, but they also get a significant charge from man-made lights at home, office, or on the subway. In theory, you'll never have to actively charge them. But to do so, place them in direct sunlight. (Or use a USB-C cable.)

And noise cancelling is great for the gym—you can focus on you, not the dude deadlifting 500. Out in the world? It can be a bit dangerous, especially for road runners or park trainers. Selective noise cancelling is one solution, but Adidas has a much simpler one: No noise cancelling.

In this case, we think of it as a plus. The headphones block out plenty of noise as is, and additional noise cancelling would border on dangerous. And with removable knitted ear cushions, these are the easiest option to keep clean too.

RPT-02 SOL

Last year, when we tried the headphones we loved them. First off, these headphones are powered fully by light. Solar light does the best job, but they also get a significant charge from man-made lights at home, office, or on the subway. In theory, you'll never have to actively charge them. If you do, there's a USB-C cable included.

These may lack the coveted ANC of most other headphones, but it's worth considering that a large swath of people either dislike noise-cancelling headphones or don't care. The Adidas solution is simple: No noise cancelling. In this case, we think of it as a plus. The headphones block out plenty of noise as is, and additional noise cancelling would border on dangerous—especially when you're out on runs after dark or before the sun comes up.

Elite 8 Active

These are earbuds you can take wherever you work out. Unless that place is underwater, but we already covered that. We've already called them the due to their amazing audio quality, quick-charging case, and buttons for when your fingers are too sweaty for touch controls.

What we didn't touch on there is just how durable these suckers are. With an IP68 rating and military-grade certification, nothing is going to get in your way of breaking a sweat—regardless of it you're working out inside or outdoors.

QuietComfort Ultra

These are some of the most popular of the past few years and the reason is all in the name. They keep the outside world safe, and keep you comfortable. When lifting or doing workouts with weights, you want to be able to maintain that concentration. You also don't want anything falling out your ears. That's why these over-ears from Bose are your best bet.

If you are ready to invest in a pair of headphones, these will carry you beyond the gym floor (or home gym) and into the rest of your life. As long as you take proper care of those ear cushions!

T4506 True Wireless Headphones

For under $50, we're not gonna find much wrong with a pair of headphones. Sure these from Philips won't sound like a pair of Bose or look as good as a pair of AirPods. But neither of those brands will commit to putting out a budget product as good as these. So for that, we salute Philips.

Plus, with six hours of battery life, and a full 24 hours worth of battery if you have the case, these Phillips headphones are in it for the long haul. The noise cancelling isn't half bad. And again... at $50 it's never too difficult to snag a replacement pair.

Vista 2 Sport Headphones

Jaybird's Vista 2 Sport Headphones are built to be virtually indestructible. They're IP68 rated, which gives them the best protection out of anything on this list. They also have freeze, shock, and impact resistance. When it comes down it, these are the earbuds you need if your workouts put you anywhere near dirt, dust, or mud.

AirPods Pro - 2nd Generation

Sometimes your best bet is what you already have—or what you have been putting off getting. The latest AirPods Pro are ergonomically designed and are meant to sit securely in your ear without pinching or slipping. They are water-resistant, too.