Raycon vs Beats for the Gym: Fitness Buds Face Off

Workout earbuds live or die on fit, sweatproofing and battery — and both Raycon and Beats chase exactly that crowd. Here’s how they stack up where it counts.

Fit and durability

Both stay put. Raycon’s Fitness Earbuds use gel tips plus stabilizer fins and an IPX7 rating, while the Impact Earbuds go further with an IP67, impact-resistant shell. Beats’ Powerbeats Pro 2 counter with over-ear hooks that are arguably the most secure design in either lineup. For pure ruggedness the Impact wins; for lock-in security it’s a wash.

Sound, ANC and smarts

Beats pull ahead here. The Powerbeats Pro 2 pack Apple’s H2 chip, real ANC, and even a heart-rate monitor, with a more balanced tune. Raycon’s buds are bass-forward with no EQ app — fun for hype, weaker for detail. Trusted Reviews did note Raycon’s ANC “work[s] surprisingly well” for the price, but it’s not in the same tier.

Battery and price

Raycon’s trump cards. The Fitness Earbuds claim ~56 hours total and the Impact ~90, versus roughly 45 hours for the Powerbeats Pro 2 — and Raycon costs far less. The Beats Fit Pro remain the most well-rounded compact workout bud, usually under $200. (Full disclosure: the Beats Fit Pro are a personal favorite of SIGNAL’s author, so weigh our enthusiasm there accordingly.)

The verdict

iPhone user who wants the best gym buds, full stop? The Powerbeats Pro 2. Want maximum battery, ruggedness and cross-platform value for way less cash? Raycon’s Fitness Earbuds are the smart budget move, with the Impact for anyone truly hard on their gear.