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As title - and mainly for running, really.
Would prefer to spend less than a ton.
I got a set of these for running after finally giving up with connected wireless ones (the wire running to each side kept creeping around my neck as I ran and slowly pulling them out).
I am very happy with the new ones - they fit very comfortably and I barely notice them whilst running.
Aftershokz bone conduction. Great for running or cycling - in use sound quality better than any in ears or on ears (though not as good static).
I've got a pair of Creative Outlier Air which work well, like them a lot and they're £70 ish I think.
It has to be said, they're not as good as my wife's Jabra Elite Active 75's, but they're £170 so you pays your money...
I think there was a PSA a while ago for Jabra and their outlet, the prices were very good IIRC.
I've been happy with a pair of Anker Soundcore Spirit I've had for about 3 years. I use them most days and still get about 6-7 hours from the battery.
Aroud £25 from Amazon. Personally I think that the sound is good.
Waterproof (have accidentally put through the wash several times).
They come with different sized buds and inner ear things so you should be able to get a good fit.
They also have a mic, so good for calls and voice assistant.
At only £25 I would replace like for like if I ever did lose them.
the wire running to each side kept creeping around my neck as I ran and slowly pulling them out
If I wear them with the cable to the front under the chin rather than round the back of the neck then I find that they never work loose.
I also find that the ones without cables linking the two units are less good for sports. Quite often I'll want to pop one of the buds out if running or cycling and nearing pedestrians, horses, traffic etc. Often wearing gloves. Much less fiddly to do and less chance of dropping it whilst moving or wearing gloves if there is a cable to hold the earbud.
EDIT: There is currently a 20% off promotion, bringing the cost down to £20. Might buy myself a spare pair.
Mpow Flame Pro. They have hooks over the ears, keeps them in place for running. Pretty decent battery life, and a neat charging case. And better sound quality than the Ankers I was using.
Good review here. https://www.scarbir.com/tws/mpow-flame-pro-review
I got them for £70 on Amazon, not sure if they are available just now.
I use to get on well with the Jabra sport other than they didn't seem to last long.
Couldn't find the Active 65t for £120 on Amazon but I did find some red ones for £97 - so they'll do me and the reviews suggest they'll suit my needs nicely.
Thanks all.
Out of budget, but look for something that has a similar design to the Powerbeats Pro, with the ear hook - they don't move
Sony WI C-200 work well for me.
Jaybird Vista are amazing but over budget.
PSA as long as you don't mind them in Red, Amazon have Jabra Active Elite 65T for £97 today.
I use anker liberty neo, £45 from amazon.
Sound good, they have little loops to make them stay in, good battery life.
Not so expensive that id want to murder someone who stole them, I’d just be annoyed.
Another vote for Aftershokz here. Been using them for years now for running and riding.
Been very happy with my Anker nb10. They must be 3-4 years old by now at least. Only about £30 then and still going strong. They have a strap around back of head so they don't come loose when playing sports.
I'd previously broken many pairs of headphones whilst out running in rain Inc Sony sports (none of which were bt)
I have a pair of Plantronics Backbeat bb fit 3100 which I rate very highly
https://www.poly.com/us/en/products/headsets/backbeat/backbeat-fit-3100
Can be easily found online for < £90
Good sound quality but not earbud type so you can hear ambient sound which is good for cycling or running. Also have a pair of Aftershokz which I generally prefer for the bike.
Good sound quality but not earbud type so you can hear ambient sound which is good for cycling or running.
The Jabras have a sound pass through function allowing you to clearly hear what is going on around you.