Jaybird didn't disappoint with the Run. The earbuds are everything I'd want in a pair of truly cord-free headphones. While they still require sacrificing a bit of audio quality, that's true of everything else in this category.

When a representative for headphone company Jaybird pointed to the thin silver band that wraps around the outside of the company's new truly wireless earbuds, I let out an "ooh." After spending the last couple years testing countless truly wireless earbuds, and finding them lacking far too often at...

Comfortable fit; Customizable sound; Sweat resistant

Completely unreliable connection; Lackluster build quality

Following on from last year's X3 Bluetooth earbuds, Jaybird has finally made the leap to true wireless with their new Jaybird RUN earbuds. With much the competition having reached the second generation of this particular category, the RUN earbuds suggest that Jaybird are hoping that slow-and-steady...

Great presentation; Comfortable to wear

Poor reliability; Not particularly durable

Jaybird Run is a set of totally wireless earphones that are Jaybird's sports-oriented answer to Apple's AirPods ( $203.95 at Amazon.com ) . They retail for $180 (£170, AU$249) -- or $20 more than the AirPods -- and come in white and black.

Wireless, sweatproof earphones that fit comfortably, securely and offer good sound quality; Battery life is adequate at 4 hours and you get two extra charges from the included charging case (a 5-minute charge gives you an hour of battery life); A companion app lets you adjust sound settings

Some occasional interference issue cause sound glitches; Your ears can get a little itchy during extended periods of use

These are truly brilliant earphones. I have small ear canals and they fit snuggly. The Bluetooth is easy to use and sets up quickly. The fact they are wireless is a real bonus. The sound is clear and sharp and the controls are easy to use. Highly recommend

The market for totally wireless earbuds is really maturing fast, with many entries from both new and established companies. . The Logitech-owned company has long been a really solid competitor when it comes to Bluetooth headphones, and its Freedom and X-line, and in fact made some of the very first...

Jaybird Run is a set of totally wireless earphones that are Jaybird's sports-oriented answer to Apple's AirPods ($178 at Walmart). They retail for $180 (£170, AU$249) -- or $20 more than the AirPods -- and come in white and black.

If you can overlook the small interference issues, Jaybird's totally wireless Run earphones offer a great fit and strong sound.

Wireless, sweatproof earphones that fit comfortably, securely and offer good sound quality; Battery life is adequate at 4 hours and you get two extra charges from the included charging case (a 5-minute charge gives you an hour of battery life); A companion app lets you adjust sound settings.

Some occasional interference issue cause sound glitches; Your ears can get a little itchy during extended periods of use.

Jaybird RUN headphones are available to purchase from JB HiFi for A$249 or directly through Jaybird's

I find minimalistic running to be the best kind of running. Thankfully the days of the big, clunky, bright yellow Sony Sports Walkman are long behind us. We have come so far that headphone ports are even being phased out (like it or not), as are many types of cables and cords.

We've got our hands on Jaybird's take on truly wireless earbuds. Let's see how these buds fare in our "Jaybird RUN Review" article.