Best AirPods for Running

Apple introduced AirPods in 2019. After having and using them for few weeks, here’s what we’ve learned so far. We will discuss here: Are they worth upgrading from the original ones? What are the best AirPods for running so far?

Best AirPods For Running - What’s New and Should we Upgrade?

The first appealing feature is convenience. Just Put them in your ears and you’re ready to go. Apple has introduced all-new H1 chip which provides easy pairing and switching between your apple devices. We tested and found a little faster but if you have PC or connect them with android their behavior is same as any other Bluetooth earbuds. Company also claims their reduced latency and we found better audio synchronization, which is a good thing especially for game lovers. After measuring latency, we found that the new AirPods have 182 ms, while the original has 260ms latency. Thus 78 ms less latency than that of the original ones. We also tested speed typing while text to speech is on and found the better result than original ones. You can call your personal assistant by simply saying “Hey SIRI” to play or pause, adjust the volume etc. and here the thing which pleased us is that the command only “Hey Siri” triggers only the device to which AirPods are connected but not also your other Apple devices like Apple watch, Mac book etc. As compared to original AirPods, they best fit to your ears and are the best AirPods for running. And we found almost the same battery timing which is 5 hours of talk time.

Best AirPods for Running - How We Pick.

We have chosen following AirPods and tested their grip in ears, price, noise cancelling, battery timing, sound quality and found them best AirPods for running.

Apple AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro are best AirPods for running so far…


Customer reviews:

4.6 out of 5 stars

By feature

Sound quality: 4.6
Noise cancellation: 4.6
Moisture wicking: 4.5
Battery life: 4.4

Technical Details

 Weight

AirPods (each): 0.19 ounce (5.4 g)
Wireless Charging Case: 1.61 ounces (45.6 g)

Dimensions

AirPods (each): 0.94 by 0.86 by 1.22 inches (16.5 by 18.0 by 40.5 mm)
Wireless Charging Case: 1.78 by 0.85 by 2.39 inches (45.2 by 21.7 by 60.6 mm)

Release Date: 10/28/2019

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Seeing it's in-ear instead of on-ear design, it has a tighter grip, better for runners, joggers, sports lovers, those who shake their head around a lot for some reason, or if you run upstairs often. Now you can go to the gym and do cardio with them on. The main features which makes it Pro in AirPods family are three modes of noise cancellation, three sizes for a customizable fit, adaptive EQ, Audio sharing, and sweat and water resistant. The things which are more or less similar to AirPods 2 are easy setup for all your Apple devices, automatic on, automatic connected, wireless charging case which Works with Qi-certified chargers or the Lightning connector. And almost the same battery life, except a cut of half an hour providing 4.5 hours of listening time with a single charge while active noise cancelling or transparency on. All-new Apple H1 chip which provides faster connection and low audio latency resulting a better gaming experience. If we talk about android compatibility, yes! It works. You just have to pair it with android or any Bluetooth compatible device by pressing the pairing button on the back of wireless charging case. Audio and Mic will work but other controls given with force sensor like play/pause or skip forward or backward will not work. Also, you will not get auto on, or auto connect feature. You cannot check battery levels for the AirPods on an android device and cannot summon google assistant like Siri without using third party app.

Cons:

• If you have an intense workout regimen and/or do extreme sports and not mindful it still can fall out
• Seeing its in-ear design, some users may not like the ear piece going into their ear canal, and some may feel this hollow air effect going on unless they turn on transparency mode or play music with active noise cancelling on.
• During work out or running, some users may feel uncomfortable for pinching or squeezing the stem instead of tapping on the earbuds or rather expecting a physical button.
• No physical volume controls on buds. It seems Apple encouraging the use of Siri that requires internet source.
• We applied frequency response test, and some other like blind fold test, and found better sound quality, but no significant improvement in AirPods pro as compared to previous versions of AirPods.
• the official charging case and headphones accessories are expensive, so must not be lost. Also, you can’t use charging case of AirPods 1 or 2 if you already have them, because they do not fit each other and are not compatible.
• You can only get them engraved before purchase, but don’t after you’ve purchased.

Conclusion:

In the family of AirPods, if with deep pockets, AirPods Pro will be a best choice for noise cancelling and are best AirPods for running. Please visit our full review on Apple AirPods Pro here.

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model)

Technical Details

Weight

AirPods (each): 0.14 ounce (4 g)
Charging Case: 1.34 ounces (38 g)

Dimensions

AirPods (each): 0.65 by 0.71 by 1.59 inches (16.5 by 18.0 by 40.5 mm)
Charging Case: 1.74 by 0.84 by 2.11 inches (44.3 by 21.3 by 53.5 mm)

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars

By feature

Sound quality: 4.7
Easy to use: 4.6
Battery life: 4.5
Comfort: 4.4
Value for money: 4.2
Noise cancellation: 4.1

This is the hottest selling AirPods due to its low price as compared to AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro.


You can wear them while normal running or jogging which brings no sweat, because they are not sweat and water resistant. Also, where it during normal workout, or going to upstairs or down stairs. Using the AirPods is very simple. Just placing the AirPods in your ear and then playing your media on your device. AirPods use optical sensors and motion accelerometers to detect when they’re in your ears. So, for example as you place them in your ear, you’ll hear a chime indicating automatically it's now paired with your device and all audio is going to be pushed through the AirPods. As soon as we take them out of ears, audio will now come through Apple device. Thanks for the all-New Apple H1 headphone chip, which delivers faster wireless connection to your devices and low latency with better gaming experience.
You can call your personal assistant by simply saying “Hey SIRI” to play or pause, adjust the volume even in percentages, change the song,

skip back or forward a certain number of seconds, make a call, or even get directions. AirPods deliver 5 hours of listening time and 3 hours of talk time on a single charge. You can increase your listening time up to more than 24 hours with the charging case provided, which holds multiple charging. When they’re dead, just put them in charging case for 15 minutes gives you 3 hours of listening time or 2 hours of talk time. It provides a quality sound and an additional speech-detecting accelerometer works with beamforming microphones to filter out external noise and focus on the sound during voice call or when you’re talking to Siri.

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Cons:

• Their grip inside the ear is not strong enough and they can still fall out during intense workout or extreme sports.
• No active noise cancellation, no water resistant, and not even the sound quality justifies what you’re paying for.
• No physical control for volume adjustment. You only have to call Siri and it requires internet source.

Conclusion:

As compared to AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, they are cheaper Apple AirPods with more or less similar sound quality. That’s why they are most hot selling and best AirPods for running and you’ll not disappointed if you buy them. For further information, visit our full review on apple airpods with charging case (latest model).

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (Latest Model)

Technical Details

Weight

AirPods (each): 0.14 ounce (4 g)
Wireless Charging Case: 1.41 ounces (40 g)

Dimensions

AirPods (each): 0.65 by 0.71 by 1.59 inches (16.5 by 18.0 by 40.5 mm)
Wireless Charging Case: 1.74 by 0.84 by 2.11 inches (44.3 by 21.3 by 53.5 mm)

Customer reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars

By feature

Sound quality: 4.6
Battery life: 4.5
Comfort: 4.5
Value for money: 4.4
Noise cancellation: 4.1

Apple launched another version of AirPods version 2, but it is exactly the same as AirPods version 1 except it comes with wireless charging case and obviously greater price due to this feature Now you can charge via wireless (Qi-compatible) charging mat or Lightning connector but the previous version has to be charged only via lightning connecter or Lightening to USB-C cable.

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Cons:

• This thing is expensive and price does not justify the features. 
• With no noise cancelling - you only have to increase the volume, 
• no water resistant, 
• no volume control.
• They do not come along with wireless charger like Qi-compatible charger, and it will increase your cost if you want to use wireless charging feature.
• Wireless charging takes long time as compared to charging with lightning connecter or Lightening to USB-C cable
• As AirPods have only one additional feature of wireless charging, and few customers have complaints of its being refurbished rather getting a new one – how disgusting! If they already have been in someone else ear. So, its recommended to check it thoroughly – buy efficiently!

Conclusion:

We selected AirPods with wireless charging case (latest model) in best AirPods category. in fact, best AirPods for running too as they passed running and head shake test, but not as better as compared to AirPods Pro. Over all you will not be disappointed if you buy them with less amount as compared to Pro version which provides only one prominent feature of noise cancelling.

Summary:

Since no headset is perfect for running, therefore These are excellent AirPods and best for running. If you value the noise reduction function more, AirPods Pro is suitable for you. But if you are more concerned about the sound quality and have no need for noise reduction, I suggest you buy AirPods 1 or 2, because they are cheaper.