Best Running Headphones 2023: Top picks for training, racing and soundtracking your runs



In this video we’re here to talk about running headphones. Soundtracking your runs is a powerful performance enhancer so a good pair of reliable comfortable running headphones is often a staple. If you’re looking to replace yours – or buy a new set – you’ve come to the right place.

We’ve lined up our top picks to cover every running need. Hit play for our tired and tested selection of the best running headphones you can buy right now.

JUMPS STRAIGH IN:
0:00 – Intro
0:31 – Best for race day
4:12 – Best bone conduction & open ear
7:00 – Best for ultra
9:49 – Best for under £50
13:45 – Best all-rounders
16:32 – The Run Testers’ favourites

Did we miss your favourite running headphones? Want some more details on a pair we’ve discussed? Hit us up in the comments and let us know.

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13 thoughts on “Best Running Headphones 2023: Top picks for training, racing and soundtracking your runs”

  1. Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2 are the best. Transparency mode if you want to listen to your surroundings and amazing noise cancellation. IPX water resistant so no issues running outside in the rain. Also the option to adjust sound levels on the earphones themselves is very handy while running

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  2. Personal choice:
    The 1st gen Boss QuietComfort earbuds are an absolute no brainier for me.
    Excellent noise cancelling (not as good as the second gen, but still considered some of the best)
    Amazing transparency mode when you want to listen to your music and have an awareness of your surroundings.
    Fantastic sound quality
    But the best thing about them is the eartip design which has these very unique design with massive soft earrings locking them in place.
    I always have issues with the headphone sliding out of my ear, but in the 2 years I’ve had these I’ve never, not even once even with a very intense workout under heavy rain did they pop out of my ears.
    Now that the second gen is out you can easily buy them on sale for around £100.
    They’re not perfect and have a ridiculous case, but I haven’t been able to find this combination of fit, noise cancelling, sound quality and price out there.
    I originally bought them for everyday use, but once I took them out running, there was no going back!

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  3. I’ve had several different kinds and the problem is always the same: my left ear if obviously weird because I’m constantly having to poke the buds in more securely whereas the other ear is fine. Argh.

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  4. Do you guys have affiliate links? I would love to be able to support you guys when I buy stuff based off of your recommendations, but I don't see any affiliate links on any of your videos.

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  5. 😄 I get $30us bone conduction headphones with built in memory off ebay and they're great! 8-32mb allow download of hundreds of songs or podcasts or whatever. And I don't have to carry a phone or other BT source. Only complaint is I can't find any with FM radio. Quality is about what you'd expect at that price point, they last me about 10-12 months of 6 uses a week until something fails.

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