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Captain_KruchThe Tour 3, really? Im gearing more towards the Endurance Peak 3, personally. Although, it may be just because i prefer the secure feel of the earhooks...
dcssornahI have the endurance peak 3 and agree. I've tried ear buds, headphones and the earbud with the over the ear extension is best for any type of working out
Delicious-Exam2970Ive got the JBL endurance peak 3. They stay in well and have pretty good sound quality. Now Im a proponent of running without music though, it's the only time of the day when I don't have to be connected to a device and can just be alone with my thoughts
GunnarNilsI use the jbl endurance peak 3 at the gym. (I never have a gym session that doesnt end in me absolutely drenched in sweat). They are bomb proof, have good sound, and stay locked in my ears.
Hamlet_and_cheese_I’m a runnner/lifter and work outside (physical job), these didn’t last me more than two months before messing up from sweat! Edit: they have nice speakers though
Hour-Papaya-7269IP68 is the reason I got the JBL endurance peak 3s, and the right side ear stopped charging… no definitely not taking em into the sauna 😭
HydrocarbonHorsemanIt depends on what you’re looking for. My requirements were long battery life, good IP rating, at least reasonable sound quality, noise canceling, not bone conduction. There aren’t a whole lot of good options for these requirements. I had the jabra elite 8 active and they were superior in every way. It was such a shame jabra arent making them anymore. I’d recommend SoundCore Sport x20. For the price it’s pretty bog standard but has good IP rating. The bass was a little excessive but you can adjust EQ settings in the app. Also you need to be pretty deliberate when pressing the buttons. Also the ANC can be a bit patchy, especially around traffic. Another option which is popular but I don’t recommend is the JBL endurance peak 3. I kept having charging issues. Fortunately they have a 1yr factory warranty but after returning the second pair I didn’t keep buying them. Also because the buttons arent pressable (it’s touch only), when it’s raining water would activate the buttons against my rain jacket.
n_dionJBL Endurance Peak 3. Also with earhooks. Normal earbuds falls from my wet ears. I usually turn on transparency mode when I'm running somewhere around traffic. But they are pretty basic from features point of view. No fancy codecs/etc. But they are IP68. (I wash them weekly). Also I really like fact that they turn off automatically without case. PS. while my watch supports music playback, I still use phone anyway (sometimes I need to stay online at least in a messenger app). I don't want to pay Garmin for LTE/Satelite subscription. So I purchased used 3" Unihertz phone specially for runs.. It's slightly bigger than old style MP3 player :)
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