The best water-resistant earbuds, meantime, will hold up to light splashes of water but they aren’t designed to be submerged. Both waterproof and water-resistant earbuds are great for working out, staying powered-on even if you sweat, but if you’re taking your workout outdoors or near a body of water, it’s best to go for a fully waterproof pick.
Blocking out noise is another. The ideal pair are buds with balanced levels and noise isolation, but that also let you hear your surroundings too just in case something important is going down.: Placement of the power button can be a big convenience – some buds have it on the ear, while others are on a plugin jack that goes into your phone. Same with the ability to remotely control things like pausing, speaking commands, and skipping tracks.
They also have a fairly compact design, and are IPX7-rated to reliably protect against water and sweat. On-ear buttons give you full control that don’t feel difficult to use, and you can seamlessly switch between using a single earbud in mono mode, and connecting both in twin pairing mode. When not in use, place them in their case to recharge— you’ll get 4 full charges from the charging case, giving you 20 hours of use. These don’t have the longest battery life, but the TrueFree2 make up for it with crisp sound quality and minimal distortion not usually found in sport buds, thanks to its built-in 6mm diaphragm driver.