Forget AirPods, Beats, Bose, Sony and all the several-hundred to thousand-dollar headphones for a minute. Do you want something cheap for workouts but that still sounds great? Do you find that in-ear earphones often fall out of your ears during your workout activities? If so, this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal could be your special buy this spring. With 41% off, they’re going for just $17 — buy a pair and they’ll likely become a staple in your gym bag the same way they have for me.
No pressure, no pain, no exaggerated discomfort — these headphones are very light (8 grams per earbud), designed to sit outside your ears and reduce fatigue. For me, this translates to longer listening and, therefore, longer workouts since I don’t have to keep adjusting it back into my ears the way I do for other earbuds. These earphones also beat all Apple AirPod generations before the AirPods 4 with its IP54 dust and water resistance. They’re built for sweaty workouts, outdoor runs or rainy commutes.
As for the sound, they use a combo of Bluetooth 5.3 and a 14.2mm speaker driver with above-average bass but surprisingly crisp sound. They also have a mic for calls — but the open-ear design lets you stay safe by being aware of your surroundings. They go for up to four hours on a single charge, which is already enough for most workout sessions, but can get up to 36 hours if you charge from the case.
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Full disclosure: This product has been returned frequently with some reviews citing issues with pairing and accessibility. However, it still has 4.5 stars from close to 2,000 customer reviews.
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Why this deal matters
As of writing this, the cheapest entry in our list of the best open earphones is $40 — even with a generous 16% discount. For context, the Eigsupia earbuds cost $29 at full price and will give you sound quality that’s not so far off and battery life that’s just one hour shy of the aforementioned bargain buds. They also have better dust and water resistance (IP54), making them a more durable choice for workouts. Today, they are going for $17, a price low enough to ease any worry about what the catch might be. You’ll have to hurry, though; stock for other colors has already run out, and it has sold over 7,000 pieces in the last month alone.
If these earbuds are still not what you’re looking for, go check out our list of headphone deals we’ve found since the Amazon Big Spring Sale started; you’re bound to find something there.
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