The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

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This week ?

New #1: Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, up from #2.

#1 in 7 of the last 25 weeks

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#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1up 1 place since last weekPowerbeats Pro 2BeatsNew #1Also #7 Headphones · #9 Electronics · +2Last week #2 · 21 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Grok#4
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 6/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press6/8outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jun 2026
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    Press · 8 publications
    • RTINGS.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Mixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNNRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • MashableMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    PowerBeats Pro 2 Review: Still Better than AirPods!?YouTube: Marques Brownlee · 2.8M views · Feb 2025

    4 TikTok clips · 979K views

    600K174K166K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
  2. #2down 1 place since last weekOpenRun Pro 2ShokzMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #11 HeadphonesLast week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#5
    4. AI Mode#2
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.611,413 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • SoundGuysMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • The VergeMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Are they WORTH IT?? Shokz OpenRun, OpenRun Pro 2, and OpenSwim Pro ReviewYouTube: Danny Pops · 445K views · Jul 2025

    1 TikTok clip · 24.5K views

    24.5K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
  3. #3same place as last weekAirPods Pro 3Applenot checkedAlso #1 All products · #2 Electronics · +4Last week #3 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#10
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemini#15
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#3
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Apple AirPods Pro 3
  4. #4same place as last weekUltra Open EarbudsBoseAlso #20 HeadphonesLast week #4 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#14
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.360 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press7/7outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 7 publications
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • The GuardianRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Review: A Game-Changer?YouTube: CNET · 744K views · Feb 2024

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
  5. #5same place as last weekGalaxy Buds 3 ProSamsungAlso #6 Headphones · #6 Best AirPods Alternatives · +3Last week #5 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#11
    2. Claude#11
    3. Gemini#16
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.334,281 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro - TIPS TRICKS & HIDDEN FEATURES!YouTube: Hayls World · 1.4M views · Aug 2024

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
  6. #6same place as last weekElite 8 Active Gen 2Jabranot checkedLast week #6 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#22

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
  7. #7same place as last weekOpenFit 2ShokzMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #7 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#20
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.61,681 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press4/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • How-To GeekRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Treeline ReviewRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    SHOKZ OpenFit 2 Review // BIG Sound from Open Ear Headphones?YouTube: DesFit · 98.3K views · Jan 2025
    Search Google for Shokz OpenFit 2
  8. #8up 1 place since last weekMomentum SportSennheiserLast week #9 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#14
    2. Claude#13
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#12
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.0267 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.8/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Press1/6outlets recommend · 2 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • the5krunnerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • The VergeRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?More cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Sennheiser Momentum Sport - My New Favorite Gym EarbudsYouTube: Flossy Carter · 55.5K views · Aug 2024
    Search Google for Sennheiser Momentum Sport
  9. #9down 1 place since last weekWF-1000XM6SonyMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Electronics · #1 Headphones · +4Last week #8 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemini#19
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#27

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.73,451 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press4/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jun 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Sony WF-1000XM6 review: Return of the KING?YouTube: SoundGuys · 71.6K views · Feb 2026

    1 TikTok clip · 98.5K views

    98.5K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sony WF-1000XM6
  10. #10same place as last weekQuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)Bosenot checkedAlso #3 Headphones · #3 Best AirPods Alternatives · +4Last week #10 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#13
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#26

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
  11. #11same place as last weekPowerbeats FitBeatsnot checkedLast week #11 · 5 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Beats Powerbeats Fit - They Just Got Better!YouTube: Flossy Carter · 79.7K views · Oct 2025
    Search Google for Beats Powerbeats Fit
  12. #12up 1 place since last weekPixel Buds Pro 2Googlenot checkedAlso #1 Best AirPods Alternatives · #4 Headphones · +4Last week #13 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#27
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemini#17
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#15
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
  13. #13down 1 place since last weekEndurance Peak 4JBLnot checkedLast week #12 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#24
    6. Perplexity#9

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for JBL Endurance Peak 4
  14. #14same place as last weekEndurance Peak 3JBLLast week #14 · 22 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#17
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#28

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.03,311 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press4/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • RTINGS.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Digital TrendsRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for JBL Endurance Peak 3
  15. #15same place as last weekFit ProBeatsLast week #15 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.13,902 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • 9to5MacRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Beats Fit Pro
  16. #16same place as last weekSport X20Anker SoundcoreLast week #16 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Mode#5
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.41,882 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Anker Soundcore Sport X20
  17. #17up 1 place since last weekSoundcore Sport X20AnkerLast week #18 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#15
    2. Claude#16
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#11
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.41,882 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Anker Soundcore Sport X20
  18. #18up 4 places since last weekOpenSwim ProShokzDebutnot checkedLast week #22 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#25
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemini#14
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Shokz OpenSwim Pro
  19. #19down 2 places since last weekVista 3Jaybirdnot checkedLast week #17 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#10
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Jaybird Vista 3
  20. #20same place as last weekWF-1000XM5SonyAlso #17 Best AirPods AlternativesLast week #20 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.414,381 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press5/11outlets recommend · 2 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 11 publications

    Publication details not saved for this check

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sony WF-1000XM5

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21Fit Pro 2Beats · last wk #19 15 wks in top 20
  2. #22Endurance Race 2JBL · last wk #25 2 wks in top 20
  3. #23Elite 10 Gen 2Jabra · last wk #24 5 wks in top 20
  4. #24Sport Open EarbudsBose · last wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25LinkBuds FitSony · last wk #30 4 wks in top 20
  6. #26Elite 4 ActiveJabra · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsBose · last wk #26 10 wks in top 20
  8. #28Ultra Open Earbuds 2Bose · last wk #21 12 wks in top 20
  9. #29Elite 8 ActiveJabra · last wk #32 10 wks in top 20
  10. #30Float RunSony · last wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Go Sport+JLab · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Go Air SportJLab · last wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Elite 10 Gen 3Jabra · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34OpenFit ProShokz · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35AeroFit 2 ProSoundcore · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Reflect AeroJBL · last wk #28 3 wks in top 20
  17. #37Sport Wireless 2Under Armour · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38OpenRun Pro 3Shokz · last wk #37 6 wks in top 20
  19. #39OpenRunShokz · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40LinkBuds Open 2Sony · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Ear (3)Nothing · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Ear (open)Nothing · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Soundcore Liberty 4 ProAnker · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44AeroFit 2Soundcore · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Vista 2Jaybird · last wk #39 9 wks in top 20
  26. #46FreeClip 2Huawei · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47WF-SP1000XM5Sony · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Sport EarbudsBeats · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49LinkBuds OpenSony · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Push Active 2Skullcandy · last wk #61 3 wks in top 20
  31. #51Ript UltraH2O Audio · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Method 360Skullcandy · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53MW08 SportMaster & Dynamic · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Sport X20 True Wireless EarbudsSoundcore by Anker · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Crusher 540 Active HeadphonesSkullcandy · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Epic Air Sport ANC 3JLab · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57OpenRun Pro 2 Sports HeadphonesShokz · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58FWD-02 SportAdidas · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless EarbudsBeats · last wk #63 4 wks in top 20
  40. #60QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling HeadphonesBose · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless EarbudsSoundcore by Anker · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Sport Earbuds UltraBose · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63JBuds Sport ANC 4 True Wireless EarbudsJLab · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64OpenFit AirShokz · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65RIPT ULTRA Performance Sport HeadphonesH2O Audio · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Soundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 ProSoundcore by Anker · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Crusher 540 ActiveSkullcandy · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Powerbeats Pro (original)Beats · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Go Air Sport 3JLab · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70soundcore by Anker AeroClip 2Soundcore by Anker · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Elite Active 10Jabra · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Endurance ZoneJBL · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73OpenRun Air 2Shokz · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Push ActiveSkullcandy · last wk #77 1 wk in top 20
  55. #75AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)Apple · last wk #76 10 wks in top 20
  56. #76OpenDots 2Shokz · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SportSamsung · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Reflect Aero 2JBL · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79EAH-AZ80 Gen 2Technics · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Ear (a) SportNothing · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Forerunner BudsGarmin · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 ProAnker Soundcore · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Index EarbudsGarmin · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84AeroFit ProSoundcore · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85True Wireless SportUnder Armour · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Forerunner EarbudsGarmin · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87OpenFit Air 2Shokz · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Endurance PaceJBL · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89CMF Clip ProNothing · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Sport X20Soundcore by Anker · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Apple Powerbeats Pro 2Apple · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92BackBeat Fit 6200Poly · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93OpenJumpEarFun · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94AeroClip 2Anker Soundcore · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Epic Sport ANC 3JLab · last wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Push Active 3Skullcandy · last wk #95 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Sport EarbudsBose · last wk #100 7 wks in top 20
  78. #98BackBeat FIT 3200Plantronics · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Studio Pro WirelessBeats · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Reflect Aero TWSJBL · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Shokz holds #1.

#1 in 16 of the last 25 weeks

All 16 moves ↓

Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekShokzMonthly check: Passes the checkModels here: #2 OpenRun Pro 2 · #7 OpenFit 2 · +9Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Shokz products here ?

    11 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20 · all 2 checked pass the check

    1. #2 OpenRun Pro 2Passes the check: buyers 4.6★ · video reviews 4.3/5
    2. #7 OpenFit 2Passes the check: buyers 4.6★ · press 4/4
    3. #18 OpenSwim Pronot checked
    4. #34 OpenFit Probelow the top 20
    5. #38 OpenRun Pro 3below the top 20

    Where Shokz is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Shokz headphones for working out
  2. #2same place as last weekBeatsModels here: #1 Powerbeats Pro 2 · #11 Powerbeats Fit · +6Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Beats products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #1 Powerbeats Pro 2Score read from review videos: 4.0/5 from video
    2. #11 Powerbeats Fitnot checked
    3. #15 Fit ProBuyers’ rating 4.1 · 3.9K ratings · Oct 2026
    4. #21 Fit Pro 2below the top 20
    5. #48 Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Sport Earbudsbelow the top 20

    Where Beats is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Beats headphones for working out
  3. #3same place as last weekBoseModels here: #4 Ultra Open Earbuds · #10 QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) · +6Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Bose products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #4 Ultra Open EarbudsBuyers’ rating 4.3 · 60 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #10 QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)not checked
    3. #24 Sport Open Earbudsbelow the top 20
    4. #27 QuietComfort Ultra Earbudsbelow the top 20
    5. #28 Ultra Open Earbuds 2below the top 20

    Where Bose is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Bose headphones for working out
  4. #4same place as last weekAppleModels here: #3 AirPods Pro 3 · #75 AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) · +1Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Apple products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #3 AirPods Pro 3not checked
    2. #75 AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)below the top 20
    3. #91 Apple Powerbeats Pro 2below the top 20

    Where Apple is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Apple headphones for working out
  5. #5same place as last weekSonyModels here: #9 WF-1000XM6 · #20 WF-1000XM5 · +5Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Sony products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #9 WF-1000XM6Passes the check: buyers 4.7★ · press 4/5
    2. #20 WF-1000XM5Buyers’ rating 4.4 · 14.4K ratings · Jun 2026
    3. #25 LinkBuds Fitbelow the top 20
    4. #30 Float Runbelow the top 20
    5. #40 LinkBuds Open 2below the top 20

    Where Sony is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Sony headphones for working out
  6. #6same place as last weekJabraModels here: #6 Elite 8 Active Gen 2 · #23 Elite 10 Gen 2 · +4Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Jabra products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #6 Elite 8 Active Gen 2not checked
    2. #23 Elite 10 Gen 2below the top 20
    3. #26 Elite 4 Activebelow the top 20
    4. #29 Elite 8 Activebelow the top 20
    5. #33 Elite 10 Gen 3below the top 20

    Where Jabra is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Jabra headphones for working out
  7. #7same place as last weekJBLModels here: #13 Endurance Peak 4 · #14 Endurance Peak 3 · +6Last week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20

    JBL products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #13 Endurance Peak 4not checked
    2. #14 Endurance Peak 3Buyers’ rating 4.0 · 3.3K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #22 Endurance Race 2below the top 20
    4. #36 Reflect Aerobelow the top 20
    5. #72 Endurance Zonebelow the top 20

    Where JBL is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for JBL headphones for working out
  8. #8same place as last weekSamsungModels here: #5 Galaxy Buds 3 Pro · #77 Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SportLast week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Samsung products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #5 Galaxy Buds 3 ProBuyers’ rating 4.3 · 34.3K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #77 Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Sportbelow the top 20

    Where Samsung is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Samsung headphones for working out
  9. #9same place as last weekSennheiserModels here: #8 Momentum SportLast week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Sennheiser products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #8 Momentum SportBuyers’ rating 4.0 · 267 ratings · Jun 2026

    Where Sennheiser is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Sennheiser headphones for working out
  10. #10up 1 place since last weekGoogleModels here: #12 Pixel Buds Pro 2Last week #11 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Google products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #12 Pixel Buds Pro 2not checked

    Where Google is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Google headphones for working out
  11. #11down 1 place since last weekSkullcandyModels here: #50 Push Active 2 · #52 Method 360 · +4Last week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Skullcandy products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #50 Push Active 2below the top 20
    2. #52 Method 360below the top 20
    3. #55 Crusher 540 Active Headphonesbelow the top 20
    4. #67 Crusher 540 Activebelow the top 20
    5. #74 Push Activebelow the top 20
    Search Google for Skullcandy headphones for working out
  12. #12up 1 place since last weekJLabModels here: #31 Go Sport+ · #32 Go Air Sport · +4Last week #13 · 22 weeks in top 20

    JLab products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #31 Go Sport+below the top 20
    2. #32 Go Air Sportbelow the top 20
    3. #56 Epic Air Sport ANC 3below the top 20
    4. #63 JBuds Sport ANC 4 True Wireless Earbudsbelow the top 20
    5. #69 Go Air Sport 3below the top 20

    Where JLab is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for JLab headphones for working out
  13. #13down 1 place since last weekJaybirdModels here: #19 Vista 3 · #45 Vista 2Last week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Jaybird products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #19 Vista 3not checked
    2. #45 Vista 2below the top 20
    Search Google for Jaybird headphones for working out
  14. #14same place as last weekAnker SoundcoreModels here: #16 Sport X20 · #82 Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro · +1Last week #14 · 23 weeks in top 20

    Anker Soundcore products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #16 Sport X20Buyers’ rating 4.4 · 1.9K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #82 Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 Probelow the top 20
    3. #94 AeroClip 2below the top 20

    Where Anker Soundcore is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Anker Soundcore headphones for working out
  15. #15up 3 places since last weekNothingModels here: #41 Ear (3) · #42 Ear (open) · +2Last week #18 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Nothing products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #41 Ear (3)below the top 20
    2. #42 Ear (open)below the top 20
    3. #80 Ear (a) Sportbelow the top 20
    4. #89 CMF Clip Probelow the top 20

    Where Nothing is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Nothing headphones for working out
  16. #16same place as last weekAnkerModels here: #17 Soundcore Sport X20 · #43 Soundcore Liberty 4 ProLast week #16 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Anker products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #17 Soundcore Sport X20Buyers’ rating 4.4 · 1.9K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #43 Soundcore Liberty 4 Probelow the top 20

    Where Anker is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Anker headphones for working out
  17. #17down 2 places since last weekSoundcoreModels here: #35 AeroFit 2 Pro · #44 AeroFit 2 · +1Last week #15 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Soundcore products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #35 AeroFit 2 Probelow the top 20
    2. #44 AeroFit 2below the top 20
    3. #84 AeroFit Probelow the top 20

    Where Soundcore is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Soundcore headphones for working out
  18. #18up 1 place since last weekGarminModels here: #81 Forerunner Buds · #83 Index Earbuds · +1Last week #19 · 6 weeks in top 20

    Garmin products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #81 Forerunner Budsbelow the top 20
    2. #83 Index Earbudsbelow the top 20
    3. #86 Forerunner Earbudsbelow the top 20

    Where Garmin is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Garmin headphones for working out
  19. #19down 2 places since last weekH2O AudioModels here: #51 Ript Ultra · #65 RIPT ULTRA Performance Sport HeadphonesLast week #17 · 6 weeks in top 20

    H2O Audio products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #51 Ript Ultrabelow the top 20
    2. #65 RIPT ULTRA Performance Sport Headphonesbelow the top 20
    Search Google for H2O Audio headphones for working out
  20. #20same place as last weekUnder ArmourModels here: #37 Sport Wireless 2 · #85 True Wireless SportLast week #20 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Under Armour products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #37 Sport Wireless 2below the top 20
    2. #85 True Wireless Sportbelow the top 20

    Where Under Armour is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Under Armour headphones for working out
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  1. #21Huaweilast wk #26 4 wks in top 20
  2. #22Philipslast wk #21 1 wk in top 20
  3. #23Adidaslast wk #23 10 wks in top 20
  4. #24Technicslast wk #25 2 wks in top 20
  5. #25Soundcore by Ankerlast wk #22 7 wks in top 20
  6. #26Master & Dynamiclast wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Bang & Olufsenlast wk #24 2 wks in top 20
  8. #28Panasoniclast wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29EarFunlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Urbanistalast wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Marshalllast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Polylast wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Plantronicslast wk #38 7 wks in top 20
  14. #34LGlast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35OnePluslast wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Cleerlast wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Amazfitlast wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Xiaomilast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Aftershokzlast wk #33 5 wks in top 20
  20. #40Avantreelast wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Bowers & Wilkinslast wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Creativelast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Edifierlast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Razerlast wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Noblelast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  26. #461MORElast wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Tribitlast wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Focallast wk #46 1 wk in top 20
  29. #49Klipschlast wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50OneLifelast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Status Audiolast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Nokialast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Oladancelast wk #42 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Powerbeats Pro 22111416/6
#2OpenRun Pro 2135255/6
#3AirPods Pro 310415335/6
#4Ultra Open Earbuds41443/6
#5Galaxy Buds 3 Pro1111163/6
#6Elite 8 Active Gen 262222, well below the others4/6
#7OpenFit 25, well above the others20, well below the others2/6
#8Momentum Sport14139124/6
#9WF-1000XM66, well above the others1927, well below the others3/6
#10QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)135, well above the others26, well below the others3/6

Further down: Grok’s #1 WF-SP1000XM5 (#47 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Shokz1352646/6
#2Beats2111416/6
#3Bose454265/6
#4Apple10, well below the others415, well below the others335/6
#5Sony9671, well above the others16, well below the others5/6
#6Jabra6224522, well below the others6/6
#7JBL7, well above the others17, well below the others133, well above the others24, well below the others96/6
#8Samsung11111674/6
#9Sennheiser14139124/6
#10Google27, well below the others12, well above the others17154/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people agree with AI.

12 of the top 20 checked · No product in the top 20 fails the check, and none sits much lower with people than with the AI.

  1. Shokz OpenRun Pro 2Passes the checkAI saysChart place#2named by 5 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/511,413 ratingsVideo reviews4.3/55 videos123Press2 of 5outlets recommend it
  2. Shokz OpenFit 2Passes the checkAI saysChart place#7named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/51,681 ratingsPress4 of 4outlets recommend it
  3. Sony WF-1000XM6Passes the checkAI saysChart place#9named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/53,451 ratingsPress4 of 5outlets recommend it

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

44 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 138 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings141,695
  • Review videos77
  • Owner threads117
  • Press outlets29
  • Recall checks36

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Headphones for Working Out”, and for how long?

    Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 7 of the last 25 weeks. Shokz is the #1 brand, #1 for 16 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    2 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Shokz OpenRun Pro 2; it is #2 now. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    12 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place none much lower than the AI does. 3 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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