{"id":528929,"date":"2024-03-22T15:30:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T13:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=528929"},"modified":"2024-03-22T15:33:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T13:33:58","slug":"best-wireless-earbuds-for-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/528929-best-wireless-earbuds-for-exercise.html","title":{"rendered":"Best wireless earbuds for exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fitness enthusiasts in South Africa have a broad range of wireless earbuds from which to choose, with some of the best coming from brands like Apple, Beats, Shokz, Jabra, and EarFun.<\/p>\n

Important aspects to consider when deciding on a pair of earbuds for exercise include battery life, comfort, sweat resistance, and audio quality.<\/p>\n

MyBroadband looked for the best wireless earbuds available in South Africa that are ideal for working out. We used review ratings to decide on the best options.<\/p>\n

We settled on the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro, Beats Fit Pro, Jabra Elite 8 Active, Shokz OpenRun, and the EarFun Air Pro 3 wireless earbuds.<\/p>\n

We stumbled across the EarFun Air Pro 3 earbuds \u2014 a lesser-known brand \u2014 when looking for a more budget-friendly option to include.<\/p>\n

They promise impressive battery life, active noise cancellation (ANC), sweat resistance, and solid sound quality despite the lower price.<\/p>\n

Five of the best wireless earbuds ideal for fitness are listed below with pricing.<\/p>\n

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EarFun Air Pro 3 \u2014 R1,695<\/h2>\n

EarFun claims its Air Pro 3 earbuds are the world\u2019s first next-generation low-energy audio wireless ANC earbuds.<\/p>\n

The buds provide up to nine hours of playback on a single charge, with the charging case adding 36 hours. They also feature fast charging, which can add two hours of listening time in ten minutes.<\/p>\n

The earbuds feature a flagship Qualcomm QC3071 audio chipset and support adaptive aptX. The earbuds\u2019 QuietSmart 2.0 hybrid ANC technology enables noise cancellation up to 43dB.<\/p>\n

EarFun\u2019s Air Pro 3 earbuds don\u2019t have a rating on Amazon. However, they scored 4.9 out of five across eleven Takealot reviews.<\/p>\n

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Jabra Elite 8 Active \u2014 R3,289<\/h2>\n

Jabra describes the Elite 8 Active earbuds as the toughest in the world thanks to their IP54 resistance rating, which means they are resistant to sweat and dust.<\/p>\n

The buds themselves have an eight-hour battery life, while the charging case can extend this by 24 hours.<\/p>\n

The Elite 8 Active earbuds feature Jabra\u2019s Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation technology, which the company says is 1.6x stronger than its standard ANC, thanks to a new chipset.<\/p>\n

Jabra\u2019s Elite 8 Active earbuds are rated 4.2 out of five across 2,553 Amazon reviews, with 62% of reviews giving them five stars.<\/p>\n

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Shokz OpenRun Pro \u2014 R3,599<\/h2>\n

Shokz\u2019s OpenRun Pro earphones are the only ones listed that don\u2019t fit the typical earbud mould and are designed specifically for working out and running.<\/p>\n

The earbuds use bone-conduction technology, which Shokz says provides open-ear comfort, more precise sound, and a higher maximum volume.<\/p>\n

The Shokz OpenRun Pro earphones don\u2019t fit into a charging case. However, they offer up to eight hours of playback on a single charge.<\/p>\n

The earphones have an overall rating of 4.6 out of five across 17,042 Amazon reviews \u2014 78% of which gave a five-star rating.<\/p>\n

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Beats Fit Pro \u2014 R3,799<\/h2>\n

Beats by Dre\u2019s Fit Bro earbuds offer up to six hours of listening time on a single charge, while the charging case has enough capacity to keep them on for up to 30 hours.<\/p>\n

The earbuds have the same chip featured in Apple\u2019s AirPods Pro 2 \u2014 the Apple H1 chip \u2014 which is claimed to improve pairing speeds, lower latency, and provide better power efficiency.<\/p>\n

Beats Fit Pro earbuds are available in a choice of four colours, namely black, white, grey, and purple, and are sweat and water-resistant.<\/p>\n

The earbuds have an overall rating of 4.5 out of five across 36,151 Amazon reviews, with 74% of reviewers giving it a five-star rating.<\/p>\n

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 \u2014 R5,299<\/h2>\n

Apple\u2019s second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds pack the company\u2019s H1 chip and feature Active Noise Cancellation and transparency modes to help the wearer stay aware of their surroundings.<\/p>\n

The buds themselves have a battery life of up to six hours, and the charging case provides enough juice for an additional 30 hours of listening time.<\/p>\n

Apple says the earbuds and the charging case are resistant to sweat and water thanks to their IPX4 resistance rating.<\/p>\n

The earbuds have an overall rating of 4.7 out of five across 609,485 Amazon reviews \u2014 86% of which gave a five-star rating.<\/p>\n

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