Jabra Elite Sport (2017)

Solid ; Reliable connection ; Long battery life for form factor ; Decent fitness tracking options and performance

Fit could be more comfortable ; Sound is quite bassy

If you're wanting a pair of earphones for tracking your exercise that won't drop out when on a run, won't have any connection issues, and will last a long time on a full charge, the Jabra Elite Sport is an excellent choice.

Excellent sound quality ; Easy and reliable connection ; Simple buttons for control ; Advanced smartphone application ; HearThrough mode for safety ; Four mics for good quality calling ; Solid 4+ hours of battery life ; Three year sweat warranty

Still uses older microUSB for charging ; Ears can get a bit sore after prolonged wear

Largely accurate heart rate and step tracking ; Accelerometer allows headphones to track exercise reps ; Bass-heavy sound great for working out ; Sweat and splash-proof ; Acceptable battery life ; Companion phone app details workout metrics in...

Uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time ; Large size makes for a potentially difficult fit ; Audio transparency provides distorted sense of situational awareness ; Bass-heavy audio drowns the enjoyment out of music when outside of the gym ;...

Jabra's Elite Sport are an exceptional workout companion, but their middling audio makes them a less ideal choice outside of the gym.