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Each of these sweatproof buds will push you—and your budget—a little harder.
GREAT
1. Sol Republic Relays Sport Wireless
The soft plastic wheels around the Relays’ earpieces keep the buds in your ears and give these headphones the best fit in the sub-$100 club. An outdoor mode boosts the bass so you can hear Traffic instead of traffic. There’s an eight-hour battery, but if you forget to juice them up before a run, a 10-minute quick charge gives you an hour of go time.| $79
AWESOME
2. Jaybird X3 Wireless Sport Headphones
Step up to the Jaybirds and you get similar battery life with more fit options. If the silicone or foam ear tips feel loose, snap on a pair of the fins (choose from three sizes) to secure the earphones in place and keep your Drake distraction-free. The sound is better too, with more clarity and dynamic range. | $130
AMAZEBALLS
3. Beats PowerBeats3 Wireless
The latest from Beats uses Apple’s W1 chip, the same processor in Cupertino’s future-freaky AirPods. It makes for quick pairing with iPhones and runs efficiently enough to stretch battery life to 12 hours. Dual drivers in each ear serve up crystal clear sonics, and those hooks loop around your lobes to snug everything up.| $200
