JBL Endurance Peak 3 Review

JBL set its sights on the fitness crowd with the Endurance Peak 3 true wireless earphones ($99.95). A fully waterproof and dustproof design protects them from anything you might encounter at the gym, ear hooks help create a secure fit, and extensive battery life means you won’t need to waste much time near an outlet. They also deliver a quality audio experience with laudable bass depth. You don’t get active noise cancellation (ANC), but every other aspect of the experience is top-notch, earning the Endurance Peak 3 our Editors’ Choice award for affordable exercise-friendly earphones.Durable and Secure The earpieces, which are available in black or white, sport ear hooks that reach up and over the ear to help the units clamp gently into place. The resulting fit is exceptionally secure and we can't imagine these falling out even during intense workouts. The hooks don't interfere with my thick glasses frames, which isn't always the case for models with this design. The earphones ship...

The budget-friendly, fully waterproof JBL Endurance Peak 3 earphones are ideal for exercise thanks to their secure fit and serious bass thump.

Powerful, bass-forward sound signature; Fully waterproof, dust-tight design; Highly adjustable and effective in-app EQ; Strong battery life

Massive, hard-to-open charging case; Annoying auto-off function

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Wireless earbuds are versatile gadgets, and a lot of them have what it takes to do double-duty for both casual listening and sports. But suppose your idea of a workout involves high-impact cardio or other situations where conventional earbuds are likely to lose their grip. In that case, you need a set of earhook earbuds, like the JBL Endurance Peak 3. At $100, they’re way more affordable than the uber-popular Beats Powerbeats Pro, yet they’ll stick to your ears just as tenaciously — maybe even more so. Are they the right sports earbuds for you? As the third-generation version of JBL’s earhook earbuds, the Endurance Peak 3 don’t break any molds. In fact, you’d have to look super closely to find any significant differences to their predecessors, the Endurance Peak 2. Sometimes a formula just works. JBL has kept its clever Powerhook feature, which uses magnets at the tips of the earhooks to power down the earbuds when you take them off. It means you don’t need to return them to their bulk...

Comfy, ultra-secure fit; Fully dust and waterproof; Excellent battery life; Useful transparency modes;

Awkward controls; Poor noise isolation; No active noise cancellation;