Try before you train... headphones
Team Cosmo finds out which ones are worthy of your workout playlist
RHA TrueConnect £149.95
“The initial pairing is very simple and then it’s just pick up and play, which is perfect motivation to get me out for an evening run. I usually struggle to find the right fit for my ears, so I loved that they came with such a big range of ear adaptors. No painful squishing!” Tia Fashion Intern
Adidas RPT-01 Sport On-Ear £139.95
“It’s easy to see that these were co-created by athletes – supercomfy without compromising on sound. The removable ear cushions are really easy to wash, plus you get 40 hours of wireless playback with each charge.” Sophie B Social Media Manager
Jabra Elite 65t £149.99
“The sound quality is incredible and they don’t budge from your ears, even during a gruelling workout. Quick to set up, you can use the app to adjust the sound for ‘Focus’, ‘Active’ or ‘Commute’. Added bonus: they don’t flatten your hair like over-ear headphones.” Jodie Picture Editor
Sennheiser CX Sport In-Ear Wireless £119
“These are really easy to use, you just sync and go. They were nice and light, plus the cable and clip were handy to secure to your collar. You just need to get the hang of switching them on and off so the battery doesn’t run down.” Sairey Senior Fashion Editor
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 £349.95
“Definitely 10/10 for noise cancelling. You can control the volume and skip songs with just a light motion on the side of the headphone, perfect for a run (or packed commute). No wires, no listening to other people’s chats on the train. Dream!” Emi ly Features Intern
Sony WF-SP900 £249
“Amazingly, these can go in the pool or the ocean. The ‘Ambient Sound Mode’ imports outside noise, which is a great safety feature for runners. Full volume was quieter than ‘normal’ headphones, but that seems fair when you can swim in them.” Maddy Senior Fashion Assistant
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Motion £300
“The slick grey leather charging case and stylish shape feel premium before you’ve even experienced the high sound quality and touch motion controls. However, the app is a little fiddly, requiring a login to set up before you can sync.” Sophie L Bookings Editor
Urban Ears Plattan 2 Bluetooth £89.99
“These do take 2.5 hours to charge, but then they last for 30. Easy to adjust, simple to sync and super-light, but still a solid option for running at full pelt. The only downside is that at low volume you can still hear the wind when you’re outside.” Jenni Features Writer