The biggest complaint when running with AirPods Pro is that they frequently fall out of the ears However, there is an inexpensive solution to this

Given my poor history of running with the AirPods Pro (the only sweat-resistant AirPods so far), I am leery of how the 3rd generation AirPods will hold up when running on a treadmill or track

Could the AirPods 3 be one of the best running headphones? With an IPX6 rating for sweat and water resistance, the AirPods lineup finally has a sub-$200 product that can be worn while working out

And it's not just AirPods Wireless earbuds and I don't seem to mesh I almost always reach for the AirPods Max before the AirPods Pro, but I don't feel comfortable exposing my $549 headphones to sweat

Instead, I've tried the Powerbeats Pro for running, the Jabra Elite Active 75t for running, and bone-conduction headphones for running They all had advantages and disadvantages compared to the AirPods Pro

In an effort to give the AirPods Pro another starting platform, I consulted recommendations sent to me by readers who follow my wireless earphone woes They raved about the $11 accessory, so naturally I had to give it a try

Not that I'm excited about shelling out extra money for a device that comes with a dedicated case, but an affordable accessory is helpful for the AirPods Max I ordered this Elago earhook from Amazon, and after using this little attachment for a run at the gym, I never take my AirPods Pro anywhere without it

The Powerbeats Pro was the best option in terms of safety, with its built-in sturdy earhooks However, after a short time with the Powerbeats Pro wrapped around my ears, I developed an uncomfortable pinching sensation on both sides of my head

The AirPods earhooks did not cause such pain Furthermore, they stayed on for the entire 30 minutes I ran on the treadmill And because they are the best noise-canceling earbuds, I didn't have to listen to the swaying weights of fellow gym-goers or ill-timed phone calls

One of the things I liked most about running with bone-conduction headphones was that I didn't have to shove anything in my ears when I was sweating and raging I haven't mastered how to run faster yet, but I'm certainly trying

That's why I'm looking forward to trying the AirPods 3 for running; as long as I have the $11 earhooks on standby, I imagine wearing the new AirPods will be more comfortable overall than wearing the AirPods Pro The actual buds resemble the original AirPods, which are more unobtrusive

Without the ear tips, you have to trade off between active noise cancellation and transparent mode This can be a major inconvenience at the gym However, when running outside, it is nice to be able to hear what is going on around you

Still, it is important that the music sounds strong enough to motivate me Sound quality will be the deciding factor in whether the AirPods 3 or the AirPods Pro are the best workout headphones for me; orders for the AirPods 3 will be shipping soon, so it won't be long until I find out