5 best headphones for working out to buy in 2024

While going to the gym to work out every day may seem like a task on its own, the simple addition of energetic music helps turn your boring workouts into exhilarating, high-adrenaline sessions that leave you with a sense of accomplishment, and not to mention, energised. Now, this of course, requires a pair of good headphones too. And like many others, you may be confused too, as to which ones suit your needs. 

This is where we step in, for we’ve put together this list of the five best headphones for working out at the gym, which will be your perfect companions – whether for cardio or even weight training. Read on to find out more.

5 best headphones for working out

Here are the five best headphones you consider buying for working out in 2024.

1. SONY WH-1000XM5 

2. Bose QuietComfort 45

3. Marshall Monitor II MS-MNTRANCBT 

4. JBL Tune 720BT 

5. Sennheiser HD 450 508386

1. Sony WH-1000XM5

The Sony WH-1000XM5 comes with 30mm dynamic drivers with adaptive noise cancellation capabilities, and can intelligently adjust the levels of the same using the on-board Edge-AI technology. It also has 360-degree spatial sound technology.

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The Sony WH-1000XM5 also has support for Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant on-board, and comes with Bluetooth 5.2 support. On offer is also fast charging support, with just three minutes of charging providing for as much as three hours of playback with the optional PD-compatible AC charger. 

2. Bose QuietComfort 45

The Bose QuietComfort 45 comes with stereo sound technology, and ANC capabilities as well, with a dedicated microphone. What’s cool is, that the headphone features multi-device connectivity and can connect to two devices simultaneously, and also have adjustable EQ modes which can be chosen via the Bose Connect app.

Moreover, it can be paired with as many as eight devices at a time. In addition to this, it also comes with a 2.5m, to 3.5mm connector for aux input, as well as a carry case and 12-inch USB Type-C charging cable. Speaking of charging, the headphones provide f0or as much as 21 hours of playback on a single charge.

3. Marshall Monitor II MS-MNTRANCBT

The Marshall Monitor II MS-MNTRANCBT comes with Bluetooth 40m dynamic drivers with ANC capabilities. It features Bluetooth 5.0 support as well as support for Google Assistant. What’s cool is, the headphones have a dedicated button for ANC, as well as a control knob for volume, giving the headphones a retro vibe like no other.

It also gets EQ modes which can be selected through the Marshall app on your smartphone, and has a battery life of up to 30 hours with ANC, and as much as 45 hours with ANC turned off. 

4. JBL Tune 720BT

The JBL Tune 720BT gets 40mm dynamic drivers, but unlike the others on this list, doesn’t get ANC. However, it does come armed with JBL’s Pure Bass Sound technology, as well as stereo surround sound. What’s more, it also gets Bluetooth 5.3 and multi-device connectivity, and a battery life of a whopping 76 hours at a stretch, with support for fast charging.

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The headphones can be charged from 0 to 100 per cent in under three hours. What’s more, hould you like to listen to listen to your own music the old school way, it also comes with a 1.2m long detachable AUX cable.

5. Sennheiser HD 450 508386

The Sennheiser HD 450 headphones come with ANC capabilities as well as support for Bluetooth 5.0. They also come armed with AptX low latency technology, ensuring little to no delays in audio transmission from your phone while working out. 

Well, these were our picks for the five best headphones for working out that you can consider buying today. We hope this helps!