Best headphones and earphones for your gym workouts in 2025

Gyms can be noisy, but they can also be a particularly good place to tune out while you work out. Put on your headphones or earphones, listen to music while you get your reps done, or set yourself into a rhythm while on the treadmill. That said, the gym can also be a rather busy place because of the frequent movement and activity, and you also need to factor in that you’ll sweat a fair bit while working out. Your headphones or earphones therefore need to be up to the task.

It’s a popular segment, and many brands have products that are designed for convenient use in the gym and while working out. Here are our picks for the best gym headphones and earphones in 2025.

Best headphones for working out in 2025

– JBL Tune Beam 2
– OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3
– Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
– Sony WH-CH520
– Apple AirPods Max

JBL Tune Beam 2

True wireless earphones are often convenient for the gym because of their lightweight form factor and comfort, and the JBL Tune Beam 2 is a decent mid-range option. The earphones have a proper in-canal fit which ensures a secure hold and seal for passive noise isolation, and there is also active noise cancellation to drown out the noise. Usefully, there is also IP54 dust and water resistance which is adequate to protect against sweat while working out, and sound quality is decent as well.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3

The neckband-style wireless headset is still a popular choice for many because of the affordable pricing and decent performance you can expect. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 benefits from long battery life, fast charging, and a neckband-style form factor which ensures a secure fit and the security of short cables to keep the earphones in place even when you take them off to quickly listen. The magnetic power switch is a great touch as well.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Designed for use in the gym and while working out, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 features nickel-titanium alloy ear hooks which ensure a comfortable and secure fit, keeping the earphones in place even with intense activity. The earphones are also sweat and water resistant, and feature active noise cancellation and up to 45 hours of total battery life, making these well suited for the gym.

Sony WH-CH520

These on-ear headphones from Sony are affordably priced and give a comfortable fit, along with long battery life of up to 50 hours per charge. The Sony WH-CH520 are good for both calls and music, and feature a compact, lightweight and flexible design which makes them well suited for gym use. There is also multi-point connectivity, letting you pair with two devices simultaneously – a feature that could come in handy to keep you accessible even during your workouts.

Apple AirPods Max

The ‘statement’ headphones that will make a big impact in the gym, the Apple AirPods Max deliver a comfortable over-ear fit, excellent active noise cancellation, and top-notch sound quality to add a bit of swag to your workouts.

The AirPods Max also usefully come with detachable ear pads, which can be cleaned after your workout and put back on quickly and easily. You also get long battery life and easy controls to adjust the volume and playback during intense workouts.

Which one is your pick? Drop a comment to let us know.