Jaybird - RUN True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Jet

I am a fairly serious runner and biker and have always been annoyed by the wires connecting my earphones to my iPhone so I decided to look into wireless earbuds. I considered the Apple AirPods but some friends who used them said that they can fall out if you sweat a lot during your workout, and frankly, I think they look a little weird. Fortunately, I found that Logitech has a great product called the Jaybird Run which provides a nice solution. The Jaybird Run earbuds are truly wireless and fit very securely in the ear. They are priced about the same as the AirPods but offer better features. Included in the box (see photo) are instructions, a wide variety of alternate tips and "fins" (which fit into the ear to secure the bud), a USB charging cable, a slim, moisture-resistant carrying case, a hard shell charging case and the earbuds. Jaybird also has a free app (of course!) that you download to your phone (either Android or iPhone versions) which gives you additional features. Everything looks extremely well made and the earbuds have a special coating to protect them from scratches and moisture. First step is to charge the ear buds in the clam shell charging case. Just attach the charging cable, plug it into your computer or a USB outlet and LED lights will tell you when they are fully charged. The case itself serves as a supplemental battery, holding two full additional fast charges even when disconnected from power. Pop the earbuds back into the case for 5 minutes and you have another hour of charge! Leave them in for half an hour and they are fully charged again. You can do that twice before the case itself needs recharging. Next, pair the earbuds with your phone via Bluetooth. An audio prompt guides you and the app gives full instructions, but my phone paired them quickly and without drama. Put the earbuds in your ears and the "fin" will secure it there. You can now start playing music immediately. The Jaybird Run will respond to various voice commands, allow you to interact with Siri, take calls, etc. You need to learn the various tap controls on the earbuds to activate some features but the app has full instructions. One quirk is connecting the app to the earbuds. You cannot be playing music while you connect to the app, but that issue resolved easily. The app gives you a nice equalizer feature, access to suggested Spotify playlists for working out and best of all - a "find my buds" tracking device in the unlikely event you lose one. Sound quality is superb, very clear, distortion-free with excellent midrange and highs. Even the bass is very good – perhaps not as deep as you could get from over-the-ear headphones but quite acceptable. The Jaybird Run earbuds are a bit heavier than unpowered earbuds but the very comfortable tip and securing fin will soon make you forget that they are even in your ear - except for the fact that you are surrounded by your music! Will they stay in? Yes!!! I took them for a long (three hour) run and never had a problem even as I worked up a good sweat in 80+ degree weather. But running is probably not the biggest test. Can you rely upon the fit while biking? The next day I went for an all-day ride over some rough roads and once again they performed perfectly. They never felt loose. I had to recharge them in the case after about 3.5 hours while I stopped for food but that was quick. The case is a bit bulky to keep in your pocket but for most workouts you can rely upon the 3-4 hour playing time from each charge and leave the case at home. The Bluetooth connection is very reliable. I have used the earbuds in my home and can walk 20 feet from my phone without a connection break. If you lose connection it quickly restores itself when you come back into range. Bottom line - the Jaybird Run earbuds are an excellent investment for anyone who is a serious music fan and wants a rock-solid reliable workout partner. You will not regret this purchase!!!

The Jaybird Run is a unique set of earbuds that seriously surprised me when using. I'm going to be speaking from my perspective of owning these. I used about 4 days straight running routes in the morning. I did hear that these earbuds had a lot of issues when connecting but I have literary experienced no technical issues such as disconnection. It could be a new and improved model Jaybird decided to ship out (?), but I have had NO issues with Bluetooth connectivity. Now that that is out of the way I want to talk about these awesome truly wireless earbuds. The design is nice and small. They are lightweight in the ear and holds inside the ear while running or jogging. these earbuds are very secure when placed so I'm not concerned about them falling out at all. I appreciated the way they are easy to put in a pocket and go. While yes it does feel a little "plasticky" that doesn't distract from the overall build of the earbuds, they seem like they are made to last. the earbuds itself are black and doesn't draw any attention too much aside from the jaybird logo which shines. Connecting them to a smartphone is as easy as you expect just connect and go, one of the coolest things with this earbuds is that they come with a charging case (AKA Apple earpod-like) and it works fine. Placing the earbuds into the case will charge up the headphones with the case small enough to throw into a pocket. its awesome in my opinion and want more OEMs to do this. They come with many ear tips to fit so you can find the correct size for yourself. Sound wise they sound incredible to say the lease, I was shocked at the amount of clarity and bass deep within the ear. mids and highs feel like they are good enough for an hour run but you can set it to your liking with the app. I really had no expectations with earbuds because I always found them lacking, but the Jaybird run changed that. You can download the app itself to make more bass/treble customizations to your jaybird's the app is smooth so good on Jaybird for this one. The wireless earbuds are sweatproof and water-resistant and in my test, they survived a light rain here in Chicago near the lakefront. Battery life is shocking good because it feels like they lasted longer than 4 hours. I was on a phone call (which also works well with) for about 5 hours on lower volumes. you can get 8 hours on the go with the charging case and 5 mins of charge give you 1 hour of playback so you can quickly charge before a run.There is also a button on each earbud so you can Pause, Play, Skip Track, and hold for voice assistant on Siri or Google Assistant. One of my dislikes is actually pressing the button on the ear as it pushes the earbuds deeper, I guess this can't be helped since mostly every true wireless earbuds have these issues. its just uncomfortable all around and the price you have to pay, My recommendation is to just use your phone or music player to change tracks. There isn't much to say about these earbuds, I love them. they sound premium with a good amount of bass all through it. Jaybird's work extremely well on the go. I saw some of the other reviews talk about disconnection issues but I had none on my 4 day run with these. I even test out the theory of the headphones being far away from the phone into another room but they didn't disconnect. So I'm not sure what is going on with others. I would still recommend these to people and especially to runners. It hits every checkbox you would want in truly wireless headphones while not being overly featured or overpriced. 4 out of 5 stars, I know Jaybird can make improvements to these in future models, but as of right now I love them.

I’ve had a real love-hate relationship with earbuds for many years now. They never seem to fit my ears right and even when they do, I don’t feel like I get the same sound experience that I do with a set of on-ear or over-the-ear headphones. Sound always seems to be hollow and without any bass boost. When wireless earbuds started coming to market, I sadly found something I disliked more than standard earbuds. Not only did they not fit or produce a solid sound, they also didn’t connect properly. One earbud would drop out sometimes and they just weren’t consistent. The Run true wireless sport headphones from Jaybird are a different breed all on their own. UNBOXING The headphones arrive in a well-designed kit. The box has Jaybird branding on it and a decent description of the product. Right away, you know that there is a mobile app experience designed for the headphones from the presence of the App Store and Google Play Store logos. In the box you will find several sets of ear gels and ear wings for earbud fit adjustments, a charging case for the headphones, a charging cable and case, a storage pouch, and the earbuds themselves. Setting up the headphones isn’t difficult. When you turn them on for the first time, they are automatically put into pairing mode. I paired them to my iPhone and they appeared in my Bluetooth menu automatically. The instruction booklet suggests that you try out all the ear gels and wings until you find the best fit for your size ears. I was fortunate because the stock gels and wings that came pre-installed on the earbuds provided a solid fit for me. USER EXPERIENCE The mobile app for the Run headphones provides some basic information about the headphones and gives users the ability to use preset sound profiles to get a richer sound. You can design your own sound profiles if you want and save them for future use. I rather like this customized sound option. There are some mobile apps that only allow you to listen to predesignated music options to get the added features, but no matter what you are using with the Jaybirds Runs, you can utilize the sound profiles on top of that. For the first time in a long time, I found a set of sport earbuds that are wireless that actually provide a good fit for my ears. I don’t feel like they are going to fall out of my ears and because they are solid in my ears, I get a better sound. One issue I’ve had in the past with earbuds that are a ‘tight’ fit is that they become uncomfortable. The Run headphones have remained comfortable and I’ve used them for a couple of hours at a time. The only aspect of these headphones I don’t like is the control system. You can, of course, use your mobile phone to control the volume and playback of music, but the in-line controls really come in handy in most cases. The Run headphones have buttons built into both earpieces. They are a hefty click-style button that requires you to press quite hard in order to engage the control. I found this nearly impossible when I had the earbuds in my ears. I had to take the earbuds out in order to click the button. Listening to music was a very nice experience and I can’t say that much for earbuds. I could hear everything in great detail and thought that the sound quality was superb. I had a little issue with watching streaming videos, but I think that had more to do with the Internet connection than the earbuds themselves. Even though I’m not typically an earbud user, I really appreciate the Jaybird Run headphones because they give you freedom when being active where a lot of headphones do not.

I’ll start by admitting I have a bit of a headphone/earbud addiction. The house contains probably fifteen or more sets of personal listening devices, ranging from over-the-ear, audiophile phones to ten dollar discount store throw-aways. I am always in search of that next “fix”, hoping for something that makes me go “wow, that sounds really good!” Having the opportunity to receive the Jaybird RUN wireless earbuds in exchange for a review was very interesting to me considering their MSRP. Going in, I was completely unfamiliar with the Jaybird name, and only after examining the very fine print on the package I saw that they are a Logitech product. This gave me higher hopes based on my experiences with other Logi products. These hopes were somewhat dashed upon my first listen…not much volume, very bright, thin sounding, and lacking any sort of punch. Downloading the iOS App to my phone opened my eyes to all of the customization available and while I would still like a little more bass punch, I was able to make adjustments that made an exponential improvement to the out-of-the-box sound quality and a substantial output in volume. Anyone not utilizing the Jaybird App is really shortchanging their listening experience. Besides an equalizer feature where you can save a variety of different settings, being able to change the functions of the buttons on the ear buds is also a welcome feature as I am not one to utilize Siri very often. The buttons on the buds (one on each ear piece) have good tactile feedback, are easy to access and operate as they should. The only drawback I can see is that you have to choose between having volume control or pause/play capability, you can’t have both at the same time. I’m very impressed with the fit and comfort of the ear buds and they remain firmly in place during activities. While I’m not a runner, I was not able to dislodge the buds by tossing my head around. I found the fins and tips that came installed from the factory to be a perfect fit for my ears, and the other sizes of fins and tips that are included should provide an acceptable fit for almost anyone. The USB cord that connects to the case is only 10 inches long but shouldn’t be much of an issue since USB ports seem to be everywhere in the modern world. The way the buds turn on or off automatically when removed from or placed in the case is a nice feature as is the auto off. It is very easy to return the ear pieces to their case in the proper orientation for charging. The case seems to be very well made and well designed and it incorporates lights to show charging status. Some people might be a little put off by the price, but considering that the box states “Designed & Built For Runners, By Runners”, I think the quality and feature set of the Jaybird RUN somewhat justify the price point especially when compared to the price of quality running shoes that will most likely have a shorter life span than the Jaybird does. I think people that are looking for ear buds to use during their workout activity will not be disappointed, while audiophiles looking for their “holy grail” of portable sound quality should probably look elsewhere. I would like to give them a full five stars, but the lack of bass and a price that will exclude some potential customers leaves me giving a four star rating.

After owning two other Jaybird headphones (X and Freedom), I was excited to use a truly wireless listening experience for workouts. All of the Bluetooth headphones I own use a wire to connect the left and right earpiece, and thus have a problem with me being able to hear the cord rustle behind my head or neck during exercising. Having two separate buds, minus the wire, creates a more comfortable listening experience, just as long as the signal is not interfered with. Setup The setup was easy. I charged the case with the headphone inside, fitted them to my ears, and connected to Jaybird RUN. I downloaded the Jaybird MySound app so I could customize the equalizer. Just make sure to save your settings, or they will revert back to “flat.” It is nice to know the saved equalizer setting is stored in the headphones, so if you connect to a different device, the sound settings are kept the same. Fit I was blown away by how snug the fit inside my ear was, without them sticking out or causing any discomfort. These are the best-looking truly wireless Bluetooth headphones. Even the Bose SoundSport Free seems bulky compared to these (see picture comparing the two). Sound I was expecting these to compete with the Bose SoundSport Free in terms of sound, but unfortunately they were not as good. Even though I used the equalizer to try to make them sound better, I was unable to obtain the rich sound I received from Bose. Connectivity I did have some trouble keeping a solid connection when I was out in public, but at home I did not experience any problems. If you keep your phone close by, you should not have any connectivity issues. Also I should mention the earphones power down if not used after 30 minutes, which interrupts the Bluetooth connection. Just to compare, the Bose SoundSport Free did not have any issues with connectivity and never powered down. Pros Noise isolating Comfortable fit/Low profile Equalizer in App Cons Sounds a little hollow Connectivity Conclusion Jaybird has done a fantastic job at making a truly wireless Bluetooth headphone look great, but the sound isn’t quite as amazing. I would recommend these to someone who likes a clean look without earpieces protruding from their ears, does not want to spend over $200, and doesn’t mind less-than-full sound. I look forward to seeing what Jaybird has in store for the future.

I should not judge a book by its cover but I do judge a product by its packaging. The packaging on the Jaybird Run wireless headphone screams high quality product. They are truly wireless (not like the Bose or Beats with a wire connecting the buds). But I saw that Bose, JBL, and a few others now have true wireless headphones like the Jaybird Run too. I cannot compare the Jaybird Run against them but I do own Beats 2 and I will compare the Jaybird Run to my Beats 2. The sound quality on the Jaybird will beat the Beats 2 if you use the EQ that came with the Jaybird mobile app (I will not rate the Jaybird app in this review). Otherwise, the default sound quality are about the same between them with an exception where the Jaybird Run output higher highs (treble). When I run with the Beats 2, I can hear the wind sound from outside but with the Jaybird Run, I hear nothing (almost felt like noise cancelling). I ran with the Jaybird Run for 2 miles and the sweat never went into my ears whereas with the Beats, I'll have to adjust and wipe my ears from time to time. The fitting of the Jaybird Run comes medium cushion by default but you can change the fitting to your liking (I used the small cushion on the Jaybird). The Jaybird fitting is also tighter than the Beats 2 and maybe why I do not hear the wind sound when running or any external sound for that matter. I really like the Jaybird Run charging station (uses micro USB) and how I do not need to turn off the headphones ever. I even listened to music on the Jaybirds Run for an additional 30 minutes bringing my total use of the headphones to over an hour and there was no discomfort in my ears at all. Once you take the Jaybird Run out of the station, it will connect to your device instantly too. The volume control is from your device, there is no volume control on the Jaybird like the Beats 2. Also, the Jaybird Run could be OK for daily used but I think that runners and anyone actively in sports/outside activities will mostly benefit from the Jaybird Run (hence the headphone name). All in all, I am very impressed and was skeptical at first because I thought nothing can overcome the Beats brand but I guess I now have a new headphone to use and I will give my Beats to my kids.

I was super excited to try out these headphones, and I must say that these headphones have met and successfully exceeded my expectations. Sound - I use Apple Music and Spotify for my music streaming and both apps sound great. Please make sure you download the JayBird Sound app. With the app you will be able to adjust the sound levels, listen to playlists, create a profile for your headphones, to include naming the ear buds and get some great tips on different options with the earbuds, connectivity and give feedback. Once I downloaded the app and adjusted the sound levels, I was unable to adjust the sound levels in the music apps, which is not a problem for me but I wanted to throw that out there. You have to do one or the other. I think that the settings in the JayBird app are better anyway and my favorite is Signature. :) I have listened to my favorite genres, R&B, hip hop, country, pop, classical and jazz on the signature setting and it sounds good to me! The music had the right amount of bass and the music was clear. Comfort - This is very important to me because I have really small ears and most headphones hurt my ears after 1-2 hours of listening to music. I have had the ear buds in my ears now for two hours and they still fit great and my ears are pain free. I have walked and danced and twirled and did a cartwheel and the earbuds are still resting in my ears. No problems at all. There are three levels of rubber pieces (small, medium, large) that come with the earbuds and the lobe pieces are labeled right and left. Battery - I played music for two hours with the volume completely up and got to 77% battery life left. So far, the buds are sticking to the description of 4 hours play. Distance - I was able to walk away from my phone (about 20 feet) with the earbuds in my ears and they worked great. (I must add that I have wifi in my home and my Apple Watch Series 1 on as well. Not sure if either had anything to do with it.) Would I buy these headphones again, YES! Would I share with a friend or family member, ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!

I'll start off by saying that I am not a fan of cordless earphones. I do not like the risk of them falling out and getting lost. With that being said, these wireless earbuds performed extremely well and exceeded my expectations. Here are some of the things I liked most: - The travel case is innovative. You get 4 hours of power for the earbuds, but the charging pod is small enough to fit in your pocket and can provide additional juice as needed - and quickly. The case is really cool, with LEDs on the outside to indicate charging. - Sound quality exceeded my expectations and rivals other mid to high tier brands. - The Bluetooth connection was excellent. I have several sets of earbuds that cut out here and there even when my phone is close. I did not experience any dropped audio, even when 15+ feet away from my phone with this set. - These Jaybirds come with 4 sets of fins and tips to make sure you can find the perfect fit for your ears. - You are prompted with power level info when turning the buds on. - It is very easy to pause and resume with a press to the right bud. - The left bud button allows for easy activation of your phone for voice commands. The only thing I do not like about these Jaybirds is the fact that they can too easily be lost. I'd rather have a small cord connecting them that you can clip to the back of your shirt. That is just a personal preference, however. If you are looking for truly wireless earbuds that perform extremely well, this is a great and affordable set.