What are the best Wireless sports earphones?

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Best Wireless sports earphones	Price	Microphone	Inline controls
-- Plantronics BackBeat Fit	$80.00	Yes	Yes ( Buttons on Ear-Pieces)
-- Jabra Elite Sport	$199.00	Yes	Yes
-- Anker SoundBuds Sport	$29.88	–	–
-- BeatsX	$96.15	–	–
-- Bose SoundSport Free	-	–	–

Plantronics BackBeat Fit

Top Pro

Built in microphone has a decent sound

The audio from the microphone is not amazing, but it is quite clear with no distortion so it should be good for most conversations. See More

Top Con

Noise leakage can be distracting

While these headphones allow you stay aware of your surroundings, this also means that a lot of environmental sound will get in the way of your music. If you want to zone-in on your audio while running or working out then these may not be the best ones for you. See More

Specs

Inline controls:Yes ( Buttons on Ear-Pieces)

Battery Life :8 Hours ( Playback )

Connectivity :Bluetooth 3.0

Top Pro

On-earpiece buttons allow basic smartphone/music player function control

Each of the earpieces have a single button. Different combinations of presses will allow you to pause/play tracks, answer/end calls, adjust volume and do other functions which can be convenient. See More

Top Con

Flopping earpiece cord can be annoying

When you start moving, it is likely that the short but fairly chunky cord connecting both earpieces will flop up and down. This can come into contact with your skin which can be distracting, and can even cause skin irritation. See More

Top Pro

Sweat resistant

A sweat resistant coating is applied to the interior parts, so splashes of liquid aren't likely to cause damage. See More

Top Pro

Good battery life

The BackBeat Fit can last up to 8 hours of playback from a full charge. See More

Top Pro

Earbud design allows ambient sound in

The design does not create a thorough seal in your ears, which can be a good thing as this will allow you to maintain awareness of what's around you. See More

Top Pro

Fits nice and snug in the ears

The ear tips are made out of a soft and flexible material that is comfortable and supports the weight of the earpieces quite well. This is enhanced by the wing tips that further help to keep the headphones in place. See More

Top Pro

The included case doubles as an armband

The case can be converted into an armband by reversing it inside out. This is very useful as you can use the arm band to store your smartphone while on a run, along with some essentials like your keys or some cash. See More

Top Pro

Full mids, punchy bass, and smooth highs

The highs are not the most detailed, but they are clear and do give an airy feel to the music. The mids are full and forward so vocals will definitely sound great. Bass is hit or miss though, depending on how well these headphones seal in your ear. If there is a good seal then bass is punchy and tight though not very powerful. Otherwise, it is likely that the bass will sound a bit on the thin side. See More

Top Pro

Bluetooth connectivity minimizes the hassle of wires

Connectivity with source devices is via Bluetooth, so in place of a full headphone cable is a flexible, soft and short cord made of rubber material that keeps the earpieces connected. You won't have to deal with a long and dangling cable. See More

Jabra Elite Sport

Top Pro

An extensive accessory pack is included

You get a charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips in different sizes, 3 pairs of premium Comply ear tips in different sizes, 3 wing tips in different sizes as well as a charging cable. See More

Top Con

Battery life is not very good

On average, you'll only be able to get around 3 hours of playback time from a full charge. See More

Specs

Connectivity:Bluetooth 4.1

Battery Life:3 Hours ( Playback )

Frequency Response:20 Hz - 20,000 Hz

Top Pro

Allows you to take calls

There are microphones integrated in the ear pieces so hands free calls are possible. Voice quality from the mic is actually pretty good. See More

Top Pro

Can easily be charged on the go

The charging case has an internal battery that can add up to 6 hours to the Elite Sport's battery life. See More

Top Pro

Earpiece buttons allow playback/call control

Each earpiece has two buttons which you can use to control playback or to answer/end calls. See More

Top Pro

Optional wing tips improve fit

You can attach wing tips to the earpieces, which allow for better in-ear fit for reduced chances of the earpieces falling off. The tips are quite soft so they will not have too much of a negative impact on comfort. See More

Top Pro

Can be used during workouts or while raining

These resist sweat and other liquids as they are IP67 rated. They can be submerged in water without getting damaged as long as the water is not too deep and they are not submerged for a long time. See More

Top Pro

Balanced sound signature with clear highs, rich mids and controlled bass

The Elite Sport sounds quite balanced with no harshness or muddiness. The highs are clear and deliver good detail. Mids sound natural and rich, while the bass is tight and controlled instead of bloated. With these headphones, you will get decent punch from the usually bass-centric workout tracks, yet you will still be able to enjoy a refined sound when listening to more mellow or instrument focused music. See More

Top Pro

Can monitor fitness stats

There is an integrated heart rate monitor which can connect to Jabra's fitness companion app. This combination should make it very easy for you to see fitness related data. See More

Top Pro

HearThrough mode allows you to better hear your surroundings

In this mode, the mic picks up audio from your surroundings. You can hear sound from around you mixed in with your music. See More

Anker SoundBuds Sport

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Top Pro

Decent playback time off a charge

These can last 8 hours of playback time from a full charge. See More

Top Con

Stock ear tips are not great

The included ear tips are quite thin and squishy. They are not able to provide a good grip while in the ears, and can make the earpieces prone to falling off. These tips also adversely affect the sound so using better quality ear tips will result in noticeably improved audio. See More

Specs

Connectivity:Bluetooth 4.0

Battery Life:8 Hours Playback

Noise cancelation:Yes (CVC 6.0)

Top Pro

Can resist sweat/splashes of liquid

The IP4x certification makes these in-ears great for outdoor or active use as liquids will not damage these easily. See More

Top Con

Control buttons make the wire off-balanced

The control buttons are relatively heavy to the rest of the wire which pulls the wire to the right constantly. This makes them uncomfortable for working out as the extra weight dangles on one side and sometimes can pull out the headphones from your ears if you're moving around. See More

Top Pro

Built in mic and remote in the earpieces

Instead of using a remote/mic combo attached to the cable, these functions are built into the earpieces themselves. These features allow for convenient calls and smartphone control. See More

Top Pro

Very light

At just 17 grams, these headphones are incredibly light. The mic and remote are on the earpieces instead of the cable, which helps keep the weight down. See More

Top Pro

Balanced sound signature with a good level of detail

There is no harshness to the highs, the mids are clear and the bass has good oomph without the bloat. Detail from these headphones is also good, with instruments and voices sounding clear and well-defined. This sound signature can work fairly well with all types of music, though if you really want boosted bass or highs for certain types genres, then these might fall short of your needs. See More

BeatsX

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Specs

Connectivity:Bluetooth

Bose SoundSport Free

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Connectivity:Bluetooth

V-Moda Forza Metallo Wireless

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Specs

Connectivity:Bluetooth

Bose SoundSport Wireless

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Specs

Connectivity:Bluetooth

Anker SoundBuds Slim

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Connectivity:Bluetooth

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