I had the wired version of the Bose for years (IE2) and they were the only ones that would stay in my ears. They finally gave out & the replacement wired Sports had a flaw. I had 3 sets replaced under warranty - sweat was the culprit.

Bose finally sent me the wireless version of the Sounsports & I really liked them. My only complaint was they didn’t get loud enough.

Then the Bose kicked about a month ago. (Lasted 18 months). They just stopped mid workout. Research says it’s the battery. Not worth fixing since out of warranty.

I researched like crazy and ended up with the Jaybirds. The Jaybirds are superior in every way. Sound better. Touch / feel is far superior. Got is super tight. That’s my only complaint. If you seat them too well....you hear every step you take. I have to fiddle with them just so they aren’t too tight in my ears.

On both sets, each bud is attached to the other. I didn’t try any that were separate. I know myself, and didn’t think this style would stay in place or I’d end up losing one.

There’s some deals at Best Buy on the older version of the Jaybirds.