Best ear hook earbuds for workouts under $50

Top pick: Soundcore V20i — an open-ear hook design that sits outside the ear canal, so you still hear traffic and gym announcements, and it's the best-rated of the bunch by a wide margin. The hook holds it steady through runs and burpees without the "plugged" feeling.

Who the others suit:

• Soundcore V30i — same open-ear idea with longer single-charge playtime; pick it if you'd rather charge less often.
• JLab Flex Open — the budget all-rounder with active noise cancelling when you want to shut the gym out.
• JLab Go Sport+ — in-ear with a hook and huge battery life; best if you want punchier sound and don't mind sealing off your ears.
• Miffy Ear-Hook — light, cheap and simple for casual sessions.
• Hoey ear-hook pairs — the cheapest way to try the hook fit; expect basic sound and shorter real-world battery.

Skip the plain "Ear Hook Earbuds" and Bluetooth 5.4 hook buds if sweat is your main worry — their listings don't state sweat resistance.