Wireless ear phones for running

ecdi

Can anyone recommend wireless ear phones for running.
Sound doesn't have to amazing just needs to not fall out of my ears. Thanks

BeginnerRunner

Do you find normal earphones fall out? Genuine Q.

I often see people ask this Q thinking "since there's no wires they must be more likely to fall out", but the same people never experience the same model headphone with wires dropping.

Eg - standard apple headpones are the same as regular airpods, neither fall out for me.

Airpod Pros are the same - they don't budge no matter what I'm doing.

Have been suitably happy with these guys too: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Headphones-TaoTronics-SOUNDELITE-Cancellation-Waterproof-Black/dp/B07RPRZLYY/ref=asc_df_B07RPRZLYY/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205210909091&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4301435246554823389&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007848&hvtargid=pla-755185474782&psc=1

ewc78

Aftershokz’s are brilliant.

Dunfyy

You need wired ones also it's bad running on road with ear phones as cars might pull out and you can't hear them

ecdi

BeginnerRunner wrote: »

Do you find normal earphones fall out? Genuine Q.

I often see people ask this Q thinking "since there's no wires they must be more likely to fall out", but the same people never experience the same model headphone with wires dropping.

Eg - standard apple headpones are the same as regular airpods, neither fall out for me.

Airpod Pros are the same - they don't budge no matter what I'm doing.

Have been suitably happy with these guys too: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Headphones-TaoTronics-SOUNDELITE-Cancellation-Waterproof-Black/dp/B07RPRZLYY/ref=asc_df_B07RPRZLYY/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205210909091&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4301435246554823389&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007848&hvtargid=pla-755185474782&psc=1

Thanks. The ones I've tried are fine for gym or walking but fall out when I sprint. Looking for ones that don't fall out

ecdi

ewc78 wrote: »

Aftershokz’s are brilliant.

Is the sound good?

ecdi

Dunfyy wrote: »

You need wired ones also it's bad running on road with ear phones as cars might pull out and you can't hear them

I don't run on the road so not a problem for me

ewc78

ecdi wrote: »

Is the sound good?

Yeah decent enough. I could never find a pair of earbuds that would stay in my ear and I don’t like to run with over the ear headphones so the Aftershokz’s are perfect for me.

ecdi

ewc78 wrote: »

Yeah decent enough. I could never find a pair of earbuds that would stay in my ear and I don’t like to run with over the ear headphones so the Aftershokz’s are perfect for me.

Great stuff. I have been looking at these. Which one did you go for.? If cycling or walking on a busy road would external noise be an issue as they don't cover or go in ear?

ewc78

ecdi wrote: »

Great stuff. I have been looking at these. Which one did you go for.? If cycling or walking on a busy road would external noise be an issue as they don't cover or go in ear?

You’re meant to hear the external noise, that’s the idea behind the Aftershokz’s!
I got the Aftershokz’ Trekz Air

ecdi

ewc78 wrote: »

You’re meant to hear the external noise, that’s the idea behind the Aftershokz’s!
I got the Aftershokz’ Trekz Air

I get that. But does the external noise not over power sound from earphones?

ewc78

ecdi wrote: »

I get that. But does the external noise not over power sound from earphones?

No not at all.

lulublue22

ecdi wrote: »

Can anyone recommend wireless ear phones for running.
Sound doesn't have to amazing just needs to not fall out of my ears. Thanks

Would also recommend the aftershokz - I got the aftershokz air . Love them so much they’ve become my default headphones. I find the sound quality very good and have no probs re traffic / surrounding noise when running.

Lockster

Jaybird Vistas did quite a bit of research before I bought them. I’ve had them around a year and not fallen out once and the sound quality is pretty good.

deisedude

Aftershock Trekz Titanium is what I use and I love them. Cost €79 from Harvey Norman. If you want a really light pair I think the air version is €99

Tipptatlers

Have had the Powerbeats and Jabra Bluetooth earphones and wouldn’t recommend them. Powerbeats broke due to water damage and the Jabras fall out of the ears no matter what bud I put on them. More recently bought Aftershokz Aeropex and they’re the best by a mile.

event

Also have the Aeropex. Unbelievable

ecdi

Thanks all. Went for After shokzs Air €99 in Harvey Norman.

robinph

ecdi wrote: »

I get that. But does the external noise not over power sound from earphones?

I only have a problem with hearing through my Aftershokz when I'm running 2m away from an 8 lane motorway. I don't do that too much if I can help it. I'd probably still be able to hear sufficient if I was listening to music, but it's all Podcasts for me so I just pause for that section of my runs.

eposhea

I have a pair of Powerbeats Pro and love them. I do prefer the wrap around the ear style tho. The Airpods never stayed in my ears!

Sound quality is great - never had issues. I use them for work too instead of a headset.

Bananaleaf

Can the Aftershokz be worn comfortably if you have a hat or a headbuff on?

robinph

Bananaleaf wrote: »

Can the Aftershokz be worn comfortably if you have a hat or a headbuff on?

Depends on the headpiece. I wear a buff over mine no problem and also have glasses and head torch on too without any issues.

event

Same for me.

I wear glasses anyway and wear them a lot around the house, no issues. When running I have worn them with sunglasses on and a buff/beanie plus headlamp. Again, no issues

Bananaleaf

And what about the fit for someone with a small enough head :pac: I remember trying what I think were the very first pair on in The Run Hub about 3years ago or so and they were too big.

Have asked the Run Hub if I can return if they don't fit and they have said no

Bananaleaf

I have actually found the Aeropex on the Brown Thomas website on sale for €139.95 and they will accept returns on them if I'm not happy, so I went with that.

They're €160 on The Run Hub website and no option for return, so if anyone else is interested, here is the link. It says low stock:

https://www.brownthomas.com/tech-skus/aeropex-headphones/144881417.html?channable=0051f36974656d5f67726f75705f69640035363633783531363734317861733830306c67a7&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88X_BRDUARIsACVMYD9FYwRebEgv1ztwzI0Pt8JAbYMuimXYD0_RHvD-0F9y7ZUCG2_EFZ4aAjZQEALw_wcB

lulublue22

Bananaleaf wrote: »

I have actually found the Aeropex on the Brown Thomas website on sale for €139.95 and they will accept returns on them if I'm not happy, so I went with that.

They're €160 on The Run Hub website and no option for return, so if anyone else is interested, here is the link. It says low stock:

https://www.brownthomas.com/tech-skus/aeropex-headphones/144881417.html?channable=0051f36974656d5f67726f75705f69640035363633783531363734317861733830306c67a7&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88X_BRDUARIsACVMYD9FYwRebEgv1ztwzI0Pt8JAbYMuimXYD0_RHvD-0F9y7ZUCG2_EFZ4aAjZQEALw_wcB

They are one size so are big enough. I find they stick out the back of my head but I simply angle it down and it sits on my neck - fits fine and sound is fine.

Naked Lepper

i have bose sport wireless but actually prefer to the apple earbuds as there is less noise and they are a better fit imo
here are the bose ones, they are still great headphones but when windy outside (or running/cycling) u can hear the wind a good bit more than with the apple ones

https://www.bose.ie/en_ie/products/headphones/earbuds/bose-sport-earbuds.html?mc=06_PS_MU_PL_00_GO_&gclid=CjwKCAiAxeX_BRASEiwAc1QdkS8P9nZK8buZVZZIApuSdxey1wkmN4NaxBS9ZDzCGAbTbYwTELKvoRoCxScQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#v=sport_earbuds_triple_black

Annie get your Run

Has anyone used the Afershokz with a Garmin music watch?

lulublue22

Annie get your Run wrote: »

Has anyone used the Afershokz with a Garmin music watch?

yep no bother works away

event

Yep, used them here too

dwayneshintzy

I just got the Jabra Elite Active 75T (these ones).

I think they're great, to be honest. Haven't done anything too fast in them yet, but no problem at all with them falling out so far on runs.

Bananaleaf

I bought the Aeropex. Just have a question about the battery.

It says I should get 8hrs out of them before having to charge again.

Charged them up fully on Sunday. Ran for 45mins on Tuesday, 1hr20mins on Thursday and 2hrs yesterday. Yesterday, towards the end of the run I could hear a faint voice from the headphones. I couldn't make out what was being said, but I gather 'low battery'. I checked the battery and I could have sworn it said 20% left. I checked it about 10mins later to see it was saying 40% left. The intermittent interruption from the headphones continued until I got home. Checked them then and it was still saying 40%

So, 4hrs 05mins has used up 60% of my battery power, probably more considering it was on 40% for about the last 25mins of the run.

Does that seem right? The maths probably does work out, but just want to be sure.

The little reminder about the battery running low is relatively subtle and it is helpful I suppose but it is also oddly irritating at the same time

darrenheaphy

dwayneshintzy wrote: »

I just got the Jabra Elite Active 75T (these ones).

I think they're great, to be honest. Haven't done anything too fast in them yet, but no problem at all with them falling out so far on runs.

I have the 65t ones and love them. I've done long runs (50km ish) and short fast ones (all out sprinting for 10km) and never have issues with them. I think once or twice on a lockdown run, I was doing a slow 40km on a small loop often and listening to a great book (His Dark Materials, wow that's amazing) and the left ear bud stopped working but that's the only issue I can ever recall after two years

Reg'stoy

My cheap and cheerful wireless earphones, gave up the ghost last sunday during my rain filled long run. Have to say amazon (post brexit) refunded the price €20 straight away, once An Post scanned the return label on the package.

So I ordered a set of JBL earphones (€35) as they were waterproof with an over ear hook from a local retail store and picked them up on Monday. Folks, avoid them like the plague, as the 'touch' sensitive controls are just awful. The volume control was impossible, songs skipped or restarted and the volume didn't change at all. It's a pity as they were comfortable and the sound was OK, had them less than 8hrs when during a dog walk my woolly hat changed track as it rested on them, so back to the store.

Friendly young fella told me to try the Jabra elite 65t (€79) even with my reservations about them slipping out, but he told me to try them and see how I got on. Left popped out on first run, so used the largest ear buds to see if that improved their fit, but too sore. Second run using them with my watch (garmin 645, left wrist) was ridiculous as they kept disconnecting for the entire run and so they have now been returned too.

At a loss now, but I reckon true wireless is a non starter particularly if they don't have an ear hook. Wanted to try on a pair of the aftershokz but they didn't have any. I really want a 'premium' brand as the cheaper ones tend to last jig time but you'd get 15 of them for the price of a beats pro true wireless.

€100 is the max I'd pay, need to be waterproof and have over ear hooks, just can't trust any other type. Leaning towards the aftershokz, so are they good? or indeed any other recommendations. They will only be used for running and sound quality is not a deal breaker.

darrenheaphy

Reg'stoy wrote: »

My cheap and cheerful wireless earphones, gave up the ghost last sunday during my rain filled long run. Have to say amazon (post brexit) refunded the price €20 straight away, once An Post scanned the return label on the package.

So I ordered a set of JBL earphones (€35) as they were waterproof with an over ear hook from a local retail store and picked them up on Monday. Folks, avoid them like the plague, as the 'touch' sensitive controls are just awful. The volume control was impossible, songs skipped or restarted and the volume didn't change at all. It's a pity as they were comfortable and the sound was OK, had them less than 8hrs when during a dog walk my woolly hat changed track as it rested on them, so back to the store.

Friendly young fella told me to try the Jabra elite 65t (€79) even with my reservations about them slipping out, but he told me to try them and see how I got on. Left popped out on first run, so used the largest ear buds to see if that improved their fit, but too sore. Second run using them with my watch (garmin 645, left wrist) was ridiculous as they kept disconnecting for the entire run and so they have now been returned too.

At a loss now, but I reckon true wireless is a non starter particularly if they don't have an ear hook. Wanted to try on a pair of the aftershokz but they didn't have any. I really want a 'premium' brand as the cheaper ones tend to last jig time but you'd get 15 of them for the price of a beats pro true wireless.

€100 is the max I'd pay, need to be waterproof and have over ear hooks, just can't trust any other type. Leaning towards the aftershokz, so are they good? or indeed any other recommendations. They will only be used for running and sound quality is not a deal breaker.

That's odd, I've never had issues with the Jabra's falling out. Have Fenix 5 which doesn't support bluetooth audio so no experience there (but fine when connected to the phone)

Tipptatlers

Reg'stoy wrote: »

My cheap and cheerful wireless earphones, gave up the ghost last sunday during my rain filled long run. Have to say amazon (post brexit) refunded the price €20 straight away, once An Post scanned the return label on the package.

So I ordered a set of JBL earphones (€35) as they were waterproof with an over ear hook from a local retail store and picked them up on Monday. Folks, avoid them like the plague, as the 'touch' sensitive controls are just awful. The volume control was impossible, songs skipped or restarted and the volume didn't change at all. It's a pity as they were comfortable and the sound was OK, had them less than 8hrs when during a dog walk my woolly hat changed track as it rested on them, so back to the store.

Friendly young fella told me to try the Jabra elite 65t (€79) even with my reservations about them slipping out, but he told me to try them and see how I got on. Left popped out on first run, so used the largest ear buds to see if that improved their fit, but too sore. Second run using them with my watch (garmin 645, left wrist) was ridiculous as they kept disconnecting for the entire run and so they have now been returned too.

At a loss now, but I reckon true wireless is a non starter particularly if they don't have an ear hook. Wanted to try on a pair of the aftershokz but they didn't have any. I really want a 'premium' brand as the cheaper ones tend to last jig time but you'd get 15 of them for the price of a beats pro true wireless.

€100 is the max I'd pay, need to be waterproof and have over ear hooks, just can't trust any other type. Leaning towards the aftershokz, so are they good? or indeed any other recommendations. They will only be used for running and sound quality is not a deal breaker.

Had to Jabra too, kept falling out no matter what bud I used with them. Bought the aftershokx aeropex and hands down the best earphones I ever got. Not within your 100e budget but you could find a bargain online

lulublue22

Reg'stoy wrote: »

My cheap and cheerful wireless earphones, gave up the ghost last sunday during my rain filled long run. Have to say amazon (post brexit) refunded the price €20 straight away, once An Post scanned the return label on the package.

So I ordered a set of JBL earphones (€35) as they were waterproof with an over ear hook from a local retail store and picked them up on Monday. Folks, avoid them like the plague, as the 'touch' sensitive controls are just awful. The volume control was impossible, songs skipped or restarted and the volume didn't change at all. It's a pity as they were comfortable and the sound was OK, had them less than 8hrs when during a dog walk my woolly hat changed track as it rested on them, so back to the store.

Friendly young fella told me to try the Jabra elite 65t (€79) even with my reservations about them slipping out, but he told me to try them and see how I got on. Left popped out on first run, so used the largest ear buds to see if that improved their fit, but too sore. Second run using them with my watch (garmin 645, left wrist) was ridiculous as they kept disconnecting for the entire run and so they have now been returned too.

At a loss now, but I reckon true wireless is a non starter particularly if they don't have an ear hook. Wanted to try on a pair of the aftershokz but they didn't have any. I really want a 'premium' brand as the cheaper ones tend to last jig time but you'd get 15 of them for the price of a beats pro true wireless.

€100 is the max I'd pay, need to be waterproof and have over ear hooks, just can't trust any other type. Leaning towards the aftershokz, so are they good? or indeed any other recommendations. They will only be used for running and sound quality is not a deal breaker.

I got the aftershokz air ( I think ) they are the mid price ones € 119 . I love them - have no problems - they sit very nicely. You can still hear traffic which is great. I love mine so much I tend to wear them in the house as my go to earphones over my Sony over-ear ones.

RunningFlyer

Highly recommend Bose Soundsport if you can stretch your budget a bit (€125 - https://www.bose.ie/en_ie/products/headphones/earbuds/soundsport-wireless.html#v=soundsport_wireless_black)

They come with 3 different size ear inserts to fit, and a handy little adjustable clip on the back so the cable between the two buds isn’t flapping around constantly.

I bought mine 3 years ago and couldn’t recommend them enough. I did have a minor Bluetooth connection issue after about a year and when I contacted support they just sent me a brand new set as it was covered under warranty. Haven’t had any issues since and would use them very regularly in all types of weather on short and long runs.

Haven’t tried any of the others on this thread but it definitely pays to spend a bit more on quality if you’re going to be regularly using them than cheap pairs.

Edit: just realised you are looking for over ear hooks so these may not suit but I find them very comfortable and secure.

Reg'stoy

Cheers folks, thanks for all the replies. Looks like the aftershokz are edging ahead, never imagined I'd wear something like that but the reviews seem to be good.

darrenheaphy wrote: »

That's odd, I've never had issues with the Jabra's falling out. Have Fenix 5 which doesn't support bluetooth audio so no experience there (but fine when connected to the phone)

Mine were grand with my phone, but during my interval run today using just my watch, they kept disconnecting.

Tipptatlers wrote: »

Had to Jabra too, kept falling out no matter what bud I used with them. Bought the aftershokx aeropex and hands down the best earphones I ever got. Not within your 100e budget but you could find a bargain online

What do you get for the extra 'buck', the air version is €99 but is bluetooth 4.2 not 5, if that makes a difference.

lulublue22 wrote: »

I got the aftershokz air ( I think ) they are the mid price ones € 119 . I love them - have no problems - they sit very nicely. You can still hear traffic which is great. I love mine so much I tend to wear them in the house as my go to earphones over my Sony over-ear ones.

€99 in HN's How distracting is traffic noise, I asked this elsewhere but I'd love to hear firsthand from someone using them. I tend to run on paths here in Swords so they can get noisy, can you still hear music/podcasts alright?

RunningFlyer wrote: »

Highly recommend Bose Soundsport if you can stretch your budget a bit (€125 - https://www.bose.ie/en_ie/products/headphones/earbuds/soundsport-wireless.html#v=soundsport_wireless_black)

They come with 3 different size ear inserts to fit, and a handy little adjustable clip on the back so the cable between the two buds isn’t flapping around constantly.

I bought mine 3 years ago and couldn’t recommend them enough. I did have a minor Bluetooth connection issue after about a year and when I contacted support they just sent me a brand new set as it was covered under warranty. Haven’t had any issues since and would use them very regularly in all types of weather on short and long runs.

Haven’t tried any of the others on this thread but it definitely pays to spend a bit more on quality if you’re going to be regularly using them than cheap pairs.

Edit: just realised you are looking for over ear hooks so these may not suit but I find them very comfortable and secure.

I could handle these dropping out seeing as a cable will hold them from hitting the ground, so question, how long before you began to trust that they wouldn't fall out. I found the true wireless Jabra's very distracting as I just didn't trust them and the left one always felt as if it was going to make a break for freedom.

robinph

Reg'stoy wrote: »

€99 in HN's How distracting is traffic noise, I asked this elsewhere but I'd love to hear firsthand from someone using them. I tend to run on paths here in Swords so they can get noisy, can you still hear music/podcasts alright?

For music you'll probably be fine with hearing it over any traffic noise. For podcasts it's a bit trickier as your brain needs to more clearly hear what is being said, but there are only a couple of places on my runs where I can't hear the podcasts totally clearly so pause playback for short sections.

One bit is a footpath directly beside an 8 lane motorway with only a cable fence between me and the road and similar on the other side between me and 100meter drop into the ocean. You'd literally need to be running down the central reservation of the M50 to replicate the noise levels along any road in Ireland so I doubt any of your running routes would be that noisy.
The other section of any of my runs is similar along a footpath beside a dual carriageway where they would be driving 60mph, although the limit is 50mph, and that is only too noisy when the road is wet and there are a load of lorries going past.

99% of my routes around and through my city are perfectly fine for hearing the podcasts.

lulublue22

Reg'stoy wrote: »

Cheers folks, thanks for all the replies. Looks like the aftershokz are edging ahead, never imagined I'd wear something like that but the reviews seem to be good.




Mine were grand with my phone, but during my interval run today using just my watch, they kept disconnecting.



What do you get for the extra 'buck', the air version is €99 but is bluetooth 4.2 not 5, if that makes a difference.



€99 in HN's How distracting is traffic noise, I asked this elsewhere but I'd love to hear firsthand from someone using them. I tend to run on paths here in Swords so they can get noisy, can you still hear music/podcasts alright?



I could handle these dropping out seeing as a cable will hold them from hitting the ground, so question, how long before you began to trust that they wouldn't fall out. I found the true wireless Jabra's very distracting as I just didn't trust them and the left one always felt as if it was going to make a break for freedom.

I would echo what Robinph says - It’s only in very heavy constant traffic that I have an issue and most of my runs are fine. Though I only rarely listen to podcasts so I can’t say much about that.
I was concerned re same prior to buying them but I genuinely love them.

corcaigh07

I have the Aftershoz Titanium, great for podcasts but don't be expecting miracles for decent audio quality for music.

Wind or loud traffic can drown them out momentarily.

AllForIt

BeginnerRunner wrote: »

Have been suitably happy with these guys too: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Headphones-TaoTronics-SOUNDELITE-Cancellation-Waterproof-Black/dp/B07RPRZLYY/ref=asc_df_B07RPRZLYY/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205210909091&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4301435246554823389&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007848&hvtargid=pla-755185474782&psc=1

I had an older model of those years ago, the battery was rubbish though after a few months, 2 hours max. Do those really last 20hrs play time?

partyguinness

I have the Beats Powerbeats Pro...can't fault them. Only tend to use them for runs around the 90mins plus mark on the roads. Sunday evening road runs are tedious. Daytime I will get into local park which is far more interesting and no need for music/podcasts.

Reg'stoy

Went ahead and ordered the Powerbeats (4) high performance earphones myself, as they are roughly the same price as the aftershokz aeropex. Based my choice on reviews I read online and a personal preference for earhook in-ear earphones. Will post back with a personal review of them. I just couldn't get over the whole idea of outside noise with the aftershokz, it's a pity that HN didn't have any stock that I could try.

The gas thing is, I'm probably going to go through 3 or 4 pairs of runners this year doing the Ray Darcy Marathon Challenge and not bat an eyelid, but I treated picking earphones like getting a root canal. Spending what is decent runner money on earphones, is not crazy as I once thought, but actually logical considering on how much use I will get from them, much more in fact then a pair of runners.

Bananaleaf

Reg'stoy wrote: »

Went ahead and ordered the Powerbeats (4) high performance earphones myself, as they are roughly the same price as the aftershokz aeropex. Based my choice on reviews I read online and a personal preference for earhook in-ear earphones. Will post back with a personal review of them. I just couldn't get over the whole idea of outside noise with the aftershokz, it's a pity that HN didn't have any stock that I could try.

I bought the Aeropex a little over a month ago and I really wanted to love them but they have the worst battery life I've ever experienced in a pair of headphones. I don't know whether I just got a dud pair but am dealing with Aftershockz at the moment and I'm quite shocked (:pac:) by some of the data they have come back to me with.

Have requested a refund so will see how that goes

the kelt

Reg'stoy wrote: »

My cheap and cheerful wireless earphones, gave up the ghost last sunday during my rain filled long run. Have to say amazon (post brexit) refunded the price €20 straight away, once An Post scanned the return label on the package.

So I ordered a set of JBL earphones (€35) as they were waterproof with an over ear hook from a local retail store and picked them up on Monday. Folks, avoid them like the plague, as the 'touch' sensitive controls are just awful. The volume control was impossible, songs skipped or restarted and the volume didn't change at all. It's a pity as they were comfortable and the sound was OK, had them less than 8hrs when during a dog walk my woolly hat changed track as it rested on them, so back to the store.

Friendly young fella told me to try the Jabra elite 65t (€79) even with my reservations about them slipping out, but he told me to try them and see how I got on. Left popped out on first run, so used the largest ear buds to see if that improved their fit, but too sore. Second run using them with my watch (garmin 645, left wrist) was ridiculous as they kept disconnecting for the entire run and so they have now been returned too.

At a loss now, but I reckon true wireless is a non starter particularly if they don't have an ear hook. Wanted to try on a pair of the aftershokz but they didn't have any. I really want a 'premium' brand as the cheaper ones tend to last jig time but you'd get 15 of them for the price of a beats pro true wireless.

€100 is the max I'd pay, need to be waterproof and have over ear hooks, just can't trust any other type. Leaning towards the aftershokz, so are they good? or indeed any other recommendations. They will only be used for running and sound quality is not a deal breaker.

I bought a pair of Jlab jbuds air in ear sports true wireless earphones and could not fault them especially using their cloud foam ear tips.

https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3248106/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7C50000616%7CHeadphones+and+earphones%7C50000617/c_3/4%7Ccat_50000617%7CWireless+headphones%7C50000622.htm

I use them for everything with zero issues, trail running, cycling, in the car and even for zoom and Microsoft office calls, wearing them most of the day to be honest and the wife has now bought a pair also. Like you I needed the over ear hook also.

I bought mine as per link in Argos but my wife got hers cheaper in littlewoods

Bananaleaf

the kelt wrote: »

I bought a pair of Jlab jbuds air in ear sports true wireless earphones and could not fault them especially using their cloud foam ear tips.

https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3248106/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7C50000616%7CHeadphones+and+earphones%7C50000617/c_3/4%7Ccat_50000617%7CWireless+headphones%7C50000622.htm

I use them for everything with zero issues, trail running, cycling, in the car and even for zoom and Microsoft office calls, wearing them most of the day to be honest and the wife has now bought a pair also. Like you I needed the over ear hook also.

I bought mine as per link in Argos but my wife got hers cheaper in littlewoods

What's the longest you've gotten out of them for running? I'm not a fast runner so need to get 5hrs in one run out of them

the kelt

Bananaleaf wrote: »

What's the longest you've gotten out of them for running? I'm not a fast runner so need to get 5hrs in one run out of them

Longest I’ve used them in between putting them back in the case has been 3 hrs with no issues

The official blurb says 6 hrs battery life and additional 34 hrs from the case, no idea how accurate that is really.

LastFridayNight

Herself uses One Sonic earbuds and is very happy with them. They are an Irish brand so worth a look.

I use platronics backbeat myself, and mostly happy. Very solid and reliable and 5hr plus battery. Not the best sound running into wind, and certainly not an audiophile sound in any event, but can’t complain for price.

event

Bananaleaf wrote: »

I bought the Aeropex a little over a month ago and I really wanted to love them but they have the worst battery life I've ever experienced in a pair of headphones. I don't know whether I just got a dud pair but am dealing with Aftershockz at the moment and I'm quite shocked (:pac:) by some of the data they have come back to me with.

Have requested a refund so will see how that goes

How long have you gotten from them?