Do you enjoy running? Here are our recommended wireless earphones for this activity (Photo:  Tom Swinnen/Pexels)
Cover Do you enjoy running? Here are our recommended wireless earphones for this activity (Photo: Pexels / Tom Swinnen)
Do you enjoy running? Here are our recommended wireless earphones for this activity (Photo:  Tom Swinnen/Pexels)

Whether it’s a marathon or a casual run around the block, here are five quality earphones you should own this 2025

It’s high time we all returned to the simple joy of running. Beyond being an easy and accessible way to clear the mind, this stamina-building exercise also keeps the lungs strong and the heart in good shape. Paired with the right music, it becomes less of a chore and more of a meditative activity.

In this article, Tatler lists its top-rated wireless earphones for running and other rhythm-driven activities that keep both body and mind in motion.

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Sony Float Run

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Sony Float Run wireless earphones
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Sony Float Run wireless earphones

Perhaps the most important part of running is wearing earphones that deliver full sound without feeling like they’re stuck to your head. That’s exactly the kind of comfort the Sony Float Run offers. Designed with an open-ear style, it sits just off the ears, reducing pressure and eliminating that plugged-in feeling entirely.

It’s lightweight and features a flexible neckband that stays in place. This water-resistant item is also perfect for unpredictable weather or sweaty long runs. 

OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Wireless Headphone

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OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Wireless Headphone
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OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Wireless Headphone

Make longer runs comfortable with the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 which features a signature open-ear design that keeps you aware of your surroundings while delivering clear, balanced audio. Its DualPitch technology blends bone conduction with air conduction, offering crisp mids, sharp highs and a deeper bass.

Weighing just 30 grams, it’s impressively light and secure. The flexible ear hooks and nickel-titanium memory wire provide a stable fit without unwanted pressure, making it the perfect running companion. 

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Airpods Pro 2

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The Airpods Pro 2
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The Airpods Pro 2

With the AirPods Pro 2 in your ears, your running experience is guaranteed to feel sharper, smoother and more immersive. The improved noise cancellation, snug fit and dynamic sound make each stride more focused, whether you are chasing distance or simply clearing your head.

Their Adaptive Audio adjusts noise cancellation and transparency in real time, while Adaptive Transparency softens sharp environmental sounds, making it perfect for staying aware without losing focus during movement.

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JBL Reflect Flow True Wireless Headphone

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JBL Reflect Flow True Wireless Headphone
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JBL Reflect Flow True Wireless Headphone

Running does not mean you have to compensate style! Trust the new JBL Reflect Flow True Wireless earphones to combine bold, colourful looks with powerful performance. These gears feature the signature JBL noise cancellation, along with hands-free stereo calls, easy access to your voice assistant and smart features that adapt to your environment. 

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

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If you're into jogging, try using the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earphones
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If you're into jogging, try using the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earphones

Plug the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds when you want an in-ear powerhouse that features spatialised audio wherever you move, work or wander. With its CustomTune technology, the earbuds adjust to your ears and your environment, so you hear everything exactly the way you should.

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Jove Moya
Senior Feature Writer, Tatler Philippines
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets. 

When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.