I’m a sweaty boy looking at getting back into running. I’ve been using Jaybird Tarah Pros for the last 5ish years but they’re not charging reliably and I’ve been having other issues with them, so I think it’s time to look for replacements.
I’m interested in the Beats Fit Pros because of the Apple integration, but the IPX4 rating has me a little worries that they won’t last long. I’ve never run with fully wireless earbuds before, but I’d love recommendations of what y’all are using, models/brands you like, and which ones you hate.
I sometimes run with sunglasses, so I’d rather not have anything with ear loops (I also have weird ear and so loops often hurt me more than they help).
EDIT: Thanks for the recommendations. I got really sick after posting this so my replies stopped dead, but I read all your replies and have a list of models and brands to check out once I can get out of bed again. Much appreciated! 🤙
AirPod Pros with some silicone wing things I grabbed from Amazon to help them stay in place. I don’t need those for day-to-day use, but they’re a must for running. I got them like 3 years ago and haven’t needed to replace them.
Are you a sweaty person? I ask because I’ve sweated through supposedly sweat-resistant headphones in the past (Jlab something or other loop neckbuds) and have killed a couple of pairs of JayBirds where I can’t 100% blame sweat but I’m pretty sure it’s been a factor.
The IPX4 rating on the AirPods, just like with the Beats, really worries me.
Ha! Fair question. And yea, especially during SE USA summer runs with like 100% humidity. But I always wear a hat, so that keeps a lot of my, uh, head sweat at bay. Honestly I’ve never had a problem with the AirPods - I’m not an apple shill by any means, but I absolutely love the AirPods.