If you can’t find wireless earbuds that fit securely in your ears and stay there when you’re moving and shaking, well, don’t fret. Instead of constantly shoving them back into your ears, you should consider buying a pair with earhooks.
An earhook, in case it wasn’t apparent from the name, is an actual physical arm that wraps around your ear and prevents the earbud from falling out — it’s kind of like a safety net for your earbuds. Wireless earbuds with earhooks are particularly popular among the workout crowd. If you’re a runner, cyclist or somebody who does CrossFit, the ear hooks help prevent your wireless earbuds from falling out when you move around.
Of course, these types of wireless earbuds aren’t for everybody. The ear hooks aren’t exactly discreet (or fashionable). And you might find the earhooks to be a little awkward or uncomfortable while wearing them.
How We Tested
We test a lot of different wireless earbuds, because, well, there are a lot of them out there. We test each pair of wireless earbuds for fit, sound quality, durability and other special features. The thing to note is that the most important thing is fit, especially with running and working out — because if they don’t fit in your ears, you’re not going to wear them. Ear hooks are specifically designed to help with that.
To learn more about our testing methodology and how we evaluate products, head here.
