Our Verdict
The primary usage for these headphones is for sports. The lack of isolation means they won't be versatile enough for loud environments and commuting. On the upside, they deliver a decent enough sound for most listeners, and they're stable, portable and breathable enough, to comfortably run and workout with.
- Comfortable and airy fit.
- Above-average and open sound.
- Minimal leakage.
- Poor noise isolation, by design.
- Bass-lacking audio reproduction.
- Sound quality can vary significantly depending on fit and seal.
Average for neutral listening. They have a surprisingly open sound for in-ear headphones. However, they lack a bit bass for a balanced neutral listening experience.
Below-average for noisy commutes. They're comfortable and compact but they barely block any ambient noise. They struggle in loud environments.
The SoundSport In-Ear are good headphones for sports use. They have a stable and open in-ear fit that allows runners to monitor their surroundings. Also, They're small enough to carry around on your person wherever you go.
Mediocre for office use. They don't leak much but won’t block the chatter of a busy office.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Oct 02, 2017: The microphone has been tested with our new methodology, as explained here
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