Nothing motivates runners quite like a kick-ass soundtrack. But unleashing those power tunes requires a quality pair of running headphones with good sound, great fit and marathon-taming battery life. Sadly, that doesn't always come cheap. The good news: this year we’re being treated to some of the best Black Friday deals we’ve ever seen on the best running headphones out there. That includes whopping discounts across the Beats headphone line-up.
Whether you’re a fan of in-ear, over-ear or ear-hook designs, Apple-owned Beats have a style to suit every runner. Right now, there’s a big sale on, offering giant savings.
There’s a massive 40% off the best-selling Powerbeats Pro earbuds at Amazon — now just £139.00 (the lowest price ever). Plus, take 47% off the compact, noise cancelling Beats Studio Buds. But that’s just the start.
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There's never been a better time to upgrade your audio experience without blowing the budget. To make it even easier, here’s our expert-tested, hand-picked selection of the best Cyber deals on Beats running headphones.
The experts: The Editors at RW review the latest running shoes, gear and tech, day in and day out, including the best running headphones. So we’ve got a keen eye for the best Black Friday deals on the leading headphones in the Beats line-up.
Running headphone buying tips
The best headphones for running tick a few important boxes: they fit well, sound good and have enough battery to last a marathon. They also need to be durable enough to cope with the sweatiest sessions. It’s a bonus if the charging case is water- and sweat-proof, too.
The best top-end buds add bells and whistles like Active Noise Cancellation, awareness modes, customisable EQ and sound profiles, and handy tools like lost bud locators and wireless charging.
The headphones we’ve handpicked here all offer impressive discounts right now, but prices online are changing constantly. So be sure to check back here over Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend. Our shopping editors also use plug-ins like CamelCamelCamel which track prices over time — great if you want to be 100% sure the running headphones you’re eyeing up are truly a bargain.
The best Black Friday Beats headphone deals
If you struggle to keep in-ear buds, well, in your ears, then you need the security of a guaranteed non-drop fit. The Beats Powerbeats Pro adjustable ear-hook design guarantees your buds stay in place throughout any workout. Beyond the stay-put style, they offer punchy bass that’s great for pacing, a rapid charge that delivers 90 minutes of runtime from a five minute charge, up to 9 hours of listening time on the buds and more than 24 hours with the charging case. Despite having a bulkier design than most, courtesy of the hooks, we found them supremely comfortable to wear.
The Beats Studio Buds are made for runners who prioritise sound quality. Their custom acoustic platform delivers powerful, balanced sound, along with active noise cancellation and transparency modes, so you can choose when to let in or drown out the world around you. They pack a decent battery life (8 hours of run time, extending to 24 hours with the running belt friendly case) and while some people may find them a little fiddly, they fit snugly in the ears and don't budge – even during the toughest of interval sessions.
A step up from the regular Studio Buds, the newer Beats Studio Buds + are an even better quality pair of running headphones with touch controls, a longer battery life (an extra hour on a single charge and loads more in the charging case), enhanced sound quality and improved noise cancellation. You get the same excellent secure fit, thanks to the incredibly lightweight design (just 5g per bud) and shape that moulds them nicely to the ear. If you want a set of running headphones that are sleek, stylish and very well specced, add these to your shortlist. They’re also available in translucent, black, ivory, cosmic pink and cosmic silver.
The clue is in the name but these are the earbuds in the Beats line-up built specifically to soundtrack your runs, your training and your gym work. They have secure-fit wingtips for workout and all-day comfort and stability. Plus powerful, balanced sound, and up to 6 hours of listening time. They’re light, compact and comfortable in the ears on runs, even up to marathon time. Run time battery without ANC stretches to 7 hours, 30 in total with the charging case.
These premium Beats over-ear headphones are an absolute steal with 60% off. The Beats Studio3 are some of the best over-ear headphones we've tested at RW. Travel-friendly, they're a great choice for those always on the go. Both arms can be snapped shut and the durable hardshell carry case can be hooked onto your kit bag – ideal if you’re short on space and are rushing from work to the track. The battery will last up to 22 hours and if you're in need of a quick time boost, a 10-minute charge gives 3 hours of play. They feature industry-leading Bluetooth technology meaning no drops out and a richer, smoother sound.
Beats Solo buds strip out most of the bells and whistles you find on high-end headphones and focus on the essentials. You get ultra-portable simplicity with a compact design, secure fit, basic but easy-to-use controls, big battery life and solid sound performance. The case is tiny and super run friendly but it’s a shame it doesn’t add extra charge. Though we love that you can charge your buds off your phone via USB, should you really need to. The other caveat: there’s no IP Rating to guarantee water- or sweat-proofing, so they’re not built for the worst weather or sweatiest runs. Though we’ve run with them in milder conditions and ours are still going strong.
