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I'm A Marathon Runner & These Headphones Help Me Stay In The Zone

Carleigh Ferrante
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May 09, 2024
Carleigh Ferrante
mbg Commerce Editor
By Carleigh Ferrante
mbg Commerce Editor
Carleigh Ferrante is the Commerce Editor at mindbodygreen.
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May 09, 2024
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Whether I'm engrossed in an audiobook or podcast, blasting my latest running playlist, catching up with friends on the phone, or taking a work call, I have headphones in more often than not.

Still, I was struggling to find a pair I really loved—so I jumped at the chance to test out Samsung's Galaxy Buds2

I've had a few common qualms with other (mind you, more expensive) earbuds in the past. Some felt too big or uncomfortable in my ears; others would slide out during long, sweaty runs; and many simply didn't live up to the promised sound or microphone quality.

One set even died in the middle of running a marathon on a full overnight charge. (It was a long run.)

To my delight, these earbuds solve seemingly every problem I've faced with other models—and the design is so lightweight, I often forget I'm wearing them. The best part? They're currently $60 off (!!).

Samsung

Galaxy Buds2 Pro

$170 (was $230)
samsung galaxy buds2

What I love about these earbuds

When I first picked up the box, I was shocked by the weight of these earbuds. The set is just under 6 grams—about the weight of a pencil—and feel noticeably lighter than my AirPods (8 grams). 

What's more, the Galaxy Buds come equipped with three sets of flexible silicone tips (small, medium, and large) so you can find your perfect fit. In fact, the Galaxy Wearable app even has a feature that will tell you whether you chose the best size.

As often as I wear headphones, I truly hate the way most feel in my ears. The sleek design of the Samsung Galaxy Buds actually feels comfortable, even through hours of use.

Of course, earbuds can feel and look great, but if they don't sound great, then what's the point? Thankfully, I'm thoroughly impressed with the sound quality too.

The Galaxy Buds use intelligent active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient sound that works better than any pair I've tested in the past. I wore these on a long car ride with three children under 5, and I honestly didn't hear a peep outside of the book I was listening to.

If noise canceling isn't your cup of tea, you can adjust or fully turn off the feature through the app or by tapping the earbuds themselves. The touch control is a bit finicky at times, but that's surprisingly my only negative feedback about these headphones.

samsung galaxy buds2
Image by Carleigh Ferrante / mbg creative

With the ANC turned on, the Galaxy Buds hold a charge for about five hours. If you're not using the noise cancellation, a full charge will last up to eight hours.

This was music to my ears (pun intended), especially considering the battery issues I encountered with other models.

I'll admit I'm not the best when it comes to remembering to charge my earbuds; I've had more than a few occasions when I'm dressed and ready for a run only to find my AirPods out of juice.

What's great about the Samsung Galaxy Buds is you can get a full hour of battery life from just five minutes in the charging case—so even when I'm forgetful, my morning routine isn't too thrown off.

Speaking of the charging case, I love how sleek and portable it is. The case holds an extra 15 hours of playing time, so I make sure to have it in my bag at all times. 

Most importantly, these earbuds stood up to the sweat-proof test (i.e., my marathon training long run in the 90-degree heat). The buds stayed secure in my ear, no adjustments needed, and the sound quality was not interrupted one bit.

Samsung

Galaxy Buds2 Pro

$170 (was $230)
samsung galaxy buds2

The takeaway

After my previous earbuds ran out of battery right in the middle of a marathon, I thought I'd never run another race with wireless headphones again.

That is, until I tested the Samsung Galaxy Buds2. These sleek, lightweight earbuds have an extensive battery life and immersive sound quality, and stay put in my ears no matter how much I sweat.

And with the current markdown, they're a total no-brainer for anyone who wears headphones throughout the day.

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