Sony - WF-SP800N

Apple for me. Sony were great and lasted a few years but Apple fit a bit better

When I think about the perfect earbuds for running and workouts, a few key things really stand out. First off, the fit is everything. There’s nothing worse than constantly adjusting earbuds while you’re moving around. I love ones with ear hooks or adjustable tips, like the Jabra Elite Active 75t or Powerbeats Pro—they stay in place no matter how intense the workout gets. Water and sweat resistance are a must too. I’ve had earbuds die on me because I didn’t pay attention to the water resistance rating, so I now always look for something with at least an IPX4 rating. The Beats Fit Pro or Jaybird Vista 2 are solid choices for this—they’re tough enough to handle a sweaty gym session or a run in the rain. Sound quality is another big one. I need earbuds that deliver clear audio, especially when I’m trying to get into the zone. Bose Sport Earbuds and Sony WF-SP800N both give great sound, with enough bass to keep me pumped up. Battery life is always a factor too. I want something that lasts at least a few hours and has a charging case for those longer sessions. Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro and JBL Reflect Flow are great for that. If I’m running outside, I need to hear my surroundings, so I really appreciate earbuds with transparency mode, like the AirPods Pro or Sony WF-1000XM4. They let me enjoy my music but still stay aware of what's going on around me. Lastly, touch controls and voice assistant features make life so much easier. I don’t want to fiddle with buttons when I’m in the middle of a workout, so being able to control everything with a tap or my voice is a game-changer. When all these things come together, you get earbuds that just work. What about you? What kind of earbuds do you prefer when you’re running outdoors or working out in the gym?

Been rocking the Sony WF-SP800N Truly Wireless since 21.

Hearing damage!

Yeah, it's still going into your ears right? I've read actually, that they can be more dangerous for hearing as people tend to turn them up too loud. The good thing about noise cancelling is that it doesn't need to be so loud.

For years I've sworn by the Sony WF-SP800N - used them for everything from yoga to HIIT to running, and they never felt at all loose or wobbly, and have never fallen out. This year I upgraded to the Technics EAH-AZ80. They don't feel quite as "locked in" as the Sonys, but still never fall out, are more comfortable and better sound. I'm happy I made the change, but would reccomend either.

Sony WF-SP800N. Older model but best sound/fit/bass/battery/ANC I've used.

Sony model? Just curious if they are the WF-SP800Ns.. mine seem like they are on their last legs but man wish Sony continued that model. Great fitting buds, overall solid in every scoring category

Sony XtraBass is probably better than the regular Sony...I paid $40 and $15. (The magnets not that strong and I've found them in the back of my shirt, almost lost them) Beats Flex has strong magnets to hold it like a necklace....you won't lose them but Sony sounds much better. I haven't tried Bose, what's wrong with them. Is the magnet weak? I want the open ear earbuds...but they're like $250 There's neckbands with small speakers or I can throw something in my hard hat (once my phone fell out of my hard hat, just a Bluetooth speaker) I had the Sony open ear buds 🕳️ but they broke exactly 1 year after I bought them....

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are also a great choice if you really need top-tier noise cancelling. They’re a little more comfortable for long periods, but in terms of pure ANC power, Sony edges them out slightly. Both will do an awesome job on those low-pitch sounds that most earplugs can’t touch.