I wasn’t expecting much when I tested these inconspicuous H2O Audio workout earbuds — but they hooked me instantly

The h2o audio ript-lite earbuds in black and blue, photographed against a blue background, for both working out and everyday use.

I thought the H2O Audio RIPT-Lite would be like other workout/everyday earbuds I’ve tried: decent at the fitness features, but disappointing in terms of audio. Happily, that’s not the case.

While, no, the RIPT-Lites won’t impress audiophiles, they were never designed to. For just $99, the RIPT-Lite could be some of the best earbuds for working out and music out there. Thanks to the compact and lightweight design, the earbuds fit in my ears perfectly during workouts and the bass-heavy sound profile got the blood pumping when I was running.