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What are the best earphones for working out around $50?

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5 Options ConsideredPriceWeightBattery Life
Excellent
JLab Epic2 Bluetooth
15 g12 hours
Excellent
Koss KSC32P FitClips
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Zeus Outdoor
–8 Hours (Playback)
JLab JBuds EPIC
15g–
Zagg iFrogz inTone Wireless
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Excellent

JLab Epic2 Bluetooth

Paolo
Top Pro

Excellent battery life

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You get 12 hours of playback off a single charge, which is better than most Bluetooth headphones.
Paolo
Top Pro

Clear, fairly balanced sound with forward mids

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The highs and bass have good clarity. They do not stand out as amazing, but can easily be heard in the mix. The mids are quite forward so vocals sound great with these.
Paolo
Top Pro

Good accessory bundle

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There is a carrying case as well as an assortment of ear tips and clips included. Not only does this add more value to the product, but this also gives you a lot of fit options when using these.
Paolo
Top Pro

A variety of ear tips to choose from

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Aside from the standard ear tip design in different sizes, you also get a pair of triple flange tips for added noise isolation. If you have smaller ears, JLab also includes their shallow-fit tips which may give you a more secure fit.
Paolo
Top Pro

Universal remote

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The in-line remote works fully for both Android and iOS devices.
Paolo
Top Pro

Great for gym or running

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The ear hook design has the cable wrapping around your ears, helping the earpieces stay secure. They won't fall out easily while exercising.
Paolo
Top Pro

Very durable

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The earpieces are made out of high quality, solid feeling plastic with minimal rattle. The cable has good thickness and does not feel flimsy. Its IPX5 rating minimizes the chances of liquid splashes damaging these.
Paolo
Top Con

Mids may be too in-your-face

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The boosted mids may make the music sound unnatural if this is a sound signature that you are not used to. Vocals may be too loud, and guitars, especially with distortion effects, can be abrasive.
Paolo
Top Con

Non-standard remote function activation

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Activating the functions with the remote takes some getting used to as it's different from other remotes. For example, you need to hold down the volume button for 2 seconds instead of the usual double tap to skip to the next song. This can get annoying if you're used to the standard way.
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Excellent

Koss KSC32P FitClips

Paolo
Top Pro

Bass-focused sound

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The bass is pretty powerful and gives a lot of thump to the music. Listening to hip-hop, EDM and dance tracks with these will most certainly get you going as you work out or run. The highs and mids are clear, but recessed so the headphones will not be able to provide you the utmost in detail.
Paolo
Top Pro

You can take calls with these headphones on

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An in-line microphone along with a one button remote is integrated into the cable so you can easily answer/end calls when needed.
Paolo
Top Pro

Won't easily get damaged by sweat or small amounts of liquid

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Getting sweat or small splashes of rain or liquid won't damage these headphones as they are splash resistant. You will still want to make sure that they do not get soaking wet or get submerged in water, as such situations can still damage the headphones.
Paolo
Top Pro

Ear hooks keep these snug in the ears

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Flexible ear hooks are integrated into the design. You can twist and bend the hooks to conform to the shape of your ear, and will certainly help to keep the FitClips in place even when running or working out.
Paolo
Top Con

Bass can overpower the other frequencies

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Bass is quite powerful which is great if you really love bass. However, if you also want a good level of detail and clarity from your music, then these headphones may fall short.
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Zeus Outdoor

Paolo
Top Pro

Combines wireless connectivity, noise cancelling, sweat resistance and powerful sound at a very affordable price

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Despite being quite affordable, you get a host of very useful features like good sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, active noise cancelling as well as IPX7 sweat resistance. This feature set is really hard to beat for the price.
Paolo
Top Pro

Powerful bass

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Bass hits are powerful and forward, which should complement the upbeat and thumping music that most people listen to when working out. Highs and mids are recessed though, so these are best for bass lovers.
Paolo
Top Pro

No cable hassle as they're wireless

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These connect to a sound source via Bluetooth, so only a very short cable connects the two earpieces. This can help improve your mobility and minimize cable-related distractions.
Paolo
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Snug and secure fit

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Ear hooks are attached to the earpieces which provide extra grip over your ears, so these will not fall off easily. The short connecting cable also minimizes the weight that may pull down on the earpieces .
Paolo
Top Pro

Won't easily get damaged by liquids

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These have an IPX7 rating which makes them water resistant so they can be used while running, even when it's raining. Do take note that submerging these headphones beyond a certain depth will negate their water resistance.
Paolo
Top Pro

Active noise cancelling minimizes ambient noise

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Ambient sound leaking in to your music can be drastically reduced by the active noise cancelling feature. You can better focus on your music, as well as your run/work out.
Paolo
Top Pro

Comes with a good assortment of accessories

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You get a number of silicone ear tips in different sizes, some foam ear tips as well as a carrying case.
Paolo
Top Pro

Good battery life

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These can last up to 8 hours of continuous music playback.
Paolo
Top Con

May sound quite muffled for some

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The highs are quite recessed to give way to the powerful bass. This results in a sound that has a muffled feel which not everybody may like.
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JLab JBuds EPIC

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Paolo
Top Pro

Stays snug in the ears while you are active

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Little rings called "Cush Fins" wrap around the earpieces, and give extra grip, and prevent the pieces from falling out. Also, these Cush Fins are quite soft and flexible so they do not have too much of a negative effect to comfort.
Paolo
Top Pro

Produces deep and forward lows complemented by detailed and airy highs

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The low end frequencies are what stand out from the sound signature. Bass goes deep and is pretty forward too, so you can clearly hear and experience the thump from your music. The highs are also crisp and airy, giving a lot of detail. This combination results in these headphones having a fun soun...
Paolo
Top Pro

Fit can be customized using the included ear/wing tips

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The EPIC comes with standard single flange as well as bi-flange ear-tips. Each type has three sizes: small, medium and large. There also are 4 pairs of Cush Fins in different sizes. With all these accessories, it should be easy for you to get the desired fit and seal that you want.
Paolo
Top Pro

Included carrying case makes these easy to bring on the go

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A fairly large, zip up carrying case comes included and should give these extra protection when taken on the go. You can just chuck this case into your bag without worrying about your headphones getting damaged.
Paolo
Top Pro

In-line remote allows control of basic phone/player functions

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There is a one-button remote which allows you to play/pause tracks as well as answer/end calls. This can be very convenient when used on the go.
Paolo
Top Con

Muddy mids

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Due to the bass being quite prominent, the mids take a negative hit, as the bass gives the mids a muddy sound. Guitars and male vocals will not sound very clear at times.
Paolo
Top Con

Wearing these while on the move can be distracting

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When the wires move or brush on your clothes, the rattling sound can be transmitted to the earpieces. This can be quite annoying.
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Zagg iFrogz inTone Wireless

Paolo
Top Pro

Okay battery-life

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You get a decent playback time of 5 hours from the InTone Wireless, and should be more than enough for your short runs.
Paolo
Top Pro

Magnetic in-line remote

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You can easily control your music using the in-line remote. You can pause/play tracks, adjust volume as well as go to next or previous track. The in-line remote also has magnets, allowing you to mount the ear pieces to the remote to keep them in-place.
Paolo
Top Pro

Splash-resistant

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These earphones won’t get damaged when splashed with liquid. These have an IPx2 rating, which makes them resistant to small splashes of liquid or sweat. Getting these drenched or submerging them may still cause damage though.
Paolo
Top Pro

Decent sound quality

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The InTone Wireless delivers decent detail and okay mids. Vocals have good volume from these earphones, while you get okay levels of airiness and clarity from the treble and does not get harsh in any way. The bass is lacking though. You don’t get a lot of oomph from low-bass notes, so these are not...
Paolo
Top Con

May be too bass-light for your taste

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If you love punchy bass, then these earphones may not be the ones for you. Bass reproduction is fairly week and you probably won’t get a satisfying oomph from bass hits.
Paolo
Top Con

Bluetooth only

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These earphones do not have wired connectivity, so you'll need to charge them once the battery is out before they can be used.
Paolo
Top Con

They fall off the ears easily

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The earpieces do not fit well inside the ears. Also, there are no rubber or foam coverings on the earpieces; just bare plastic. When you sweat, the earpieces are more likely to fall off.
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