Our Picks on the Best Earbuds For Riding

Wear a good pair of earbuds under your helmet.

Riding can be a good way to enjoy the weather and the sensation of the wind on your hair and skin. However, listening to wind noise becomes uncomfortable and that is a difficult issue most riders have to undergo. The reason why most people do not like the idea of listening to wind noise while riding their motorcycles or bikes is pretty simple: it is bad for your ability to hear. So, what does the driver need to do?

Fortunately, thanks to technology, nowadays we can wear earbuds. They are really helpful since they help riders in avoiding severe hearing loss while driving. The other issue most riders encounter is that they like to hear things like GPS navigation, directions in their ears, or even music or podcasts. Pairing a set of earbuds with a Bluetooth helmet communicator is a good option, but there are many reasons why it might not be a good option for you. Firstly, BT communication units are expensive. Secondly, if you don’t have other riders who are also using compatible comms, BT comms may not be very attractive.

That’s why wearing a good pair of earbuds under your helmet could be a great choice. There are wired and wireless earbuds. So, if your idea is to ride your motorcycle and listen to music, it is important to know some aspects before buying your next wired or wireless earbuds. Continue reading this article to discover them.

What is best? Wired or Wireless?

Wireless earbuds are recommended when you are doing most things. However, they are not the best option if you want to wear them while riding a motorcycle. The reason? Simple. They fall out. Think about the stresses you undergo while riding your motorcycle or a bike: vibrations, helmet adjustments, wind, shifting your head around inside your helmet, talking or singing inside your helmet, taking your helmet off, and much more issues. Important: Wireless earbuds will also fall if they’re not securely mounted in your ears, so if your helmet dislodges them, it could at best be an annoyance, and at worst be seriously uncomfortable or even painful.

It is also important that riders think about why they want to wear earbuds. If riders just want to wear an inexpensive, comfortable earbud to listen to music and/or navigation while riding, that’s one thing. However, if riders want to wear earbuds to protect their hearing, it would be amazing to wear a pair with active noise cancellation.

Wired earbuds are strongly recommended to those people who prefer wearing a helmet and earbuds for some reasons. First of all, they are comfortable, and practical and they are priced reasonably.

That said, here are a few of the best options for earbuds. Let’s have a look!

Jabra Elite Active 75t

The Jabra Elite Active 75t has been recommended among riders. These earbuds feature an IP57 waterproof rating, active noise cancellation, two-year warranty, 5.5 hours battery life with ANC turned ON, 7.5 hours battery life with ANC turned off and they come in four different colours. They are priced at $99.99.

Jabra Elite Active 75t

Bose QuietComfort 20

The Bose QuietComfort 20 is strongly recommended among riders since these wired earbuds work comfortably well inside motorcycle helmets. They also feature decent sound quality, comfort and noise cancelling. They also feature 16-hour battery life. They are priced at $299.95.

Bose QuietComfort 20
Bose QuietComfort 20

MEE Professional M6 Pro

The MEE Professional M6 Pro are wired earbuds which feature noise-reducing, sweat-resistant (but not waterproof-rated) design, detachable and replaceable cables, lifetime replacement at a half-price guarantee, and they come in three different colours plus clear. Besides, these earbuds can be converted to custom-fit with 3D-printed silicone ear tips that exactly match the shape of your ears (*at an additional charge). They are priced at $49.99.

MEE Professional M6 Pro
MEE Professional M6 Pro