- It's become common to see people at the gym wearing them.
- But you really shouldn't wear AirPods while exercising for a few reasons.
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AirPods are everywhere these days.
You'll see people wearing them on the street, commuting with them on buses and trains, and using them to take calls in and outside their offices.
It's also become common to see people wearing AirPods at the gym.
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But you really shouldn't wear AirPods while exercising. Here's why.
AirPods seem like ideal workout headphones you often forget youre wearing them, and they fit snugly into most peoples ears.
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Apples own advertising has shown people running while wearing AirPods.
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But you really shouldnt wear AirPods while exercising. They are not sweat-proof or water-resistant.
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With no official IP rating against water or dust, you should not expect your AirPods to survive a prolonged period of time in contact with liquid, like sweat.
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Water damage is not covered by Apples warranties, so expect to pay $70 to replace each broken AirPod.
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If the AirPods case happens to get damaged from your sweat, it costs $60 to replace the normal case, and $70 for the new wireless case that launched this year.
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Not everyone sweats the same, so some people may not have any issues working out with AirPods. But just know that if you do choose to work out with them, you dont have Apples warranty as a safety net.
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Aside from the possibility of water damage causing them to fail, Apples AirPods just arent great for noise isolation. This means youll need to crank up your music to hear it over the sounds of treadmills, machines, and people and thats not good for your ears.
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Other active headphones and earbuds do a better job at creating a seal around your ear to limit background noise. I personally recommend Master & Dynamics MW07s if you want wireless earbuds, since those are advertised as "splash-resistant."
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Read more : These $300 wireless earbuds are like AirPods on steroids here's what they're like to use
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If you prefer wireless over-ear headphones for working out like I do, youll love Urbanears Hellas, which only cost $60.
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Read more : I've tried countless wireless headphones for working out, but I keep coming back to this $60 pair
Even more exercise-friendly AirPods alternatives are on the horizon, like Beats Powerbeats Pro, and JBLs Endurance Peak.
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Read more : Beats just launched a new pair of truly wireless earbuds. Here's how they compare to Apple's new AirPods.
Apple may release water-resistant AirPods down the line, but the first two generations of AirPods are not safe from your sweat. Bringing them to the gym, while convenient, is rolling the dice.
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