Adidas FWD-02 Sport review

The Adidas FWD-02 Sport bring the power and bass and offer a reliable fit, making them a strong option for runners and workout lovers that are looking to spend less than $200 / £150 / AU$300 on a pair of sports buds.

Strong fit; Big, bassy sound; Room to customize audio;

Touch controls a tad fiddly on quicker runs; Odd magnetic lid on the charging case; More balanced sound on rival buds at this price

Adidas FWD-02 Sport Review

As you might imagine, the Adidas FWD-02 Sport true wireless earphones ($169.99) are geared toward exercise, and they indeed offer a secure fit and a water-resistant design. We like that you can reign in their bass-forward sound signature via the companion app’s EQ, but they don't offer any standout features or specs for the relatively high cost, especially compared with similarly priced competitors. For an additional $30, for instance, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro earphones offer a superior waterproof rating, active noise cancellation, and much better on-ear controls, making them a stronger buy and an Editors' Choice award winner.Secure Fit, Lackluster Controls The FWD-02 Sport earphones are available in light or dark (almost black) gray. The large earpieces rely on earfins for stability and fit snugly against your ear; they shouldn't come loose during even intense exercise. The box includes four pairs of oval silicone eartips in various sizes, and five pairs of earfins that snap onto th...

The water-resistant, bass-forward Adidas FWD-02 Sport earphones can't keep up with similarly priced true wireless competitors that offer more features and stronger performance.

Powerful audio performance with deep bass; Water-resistant design; Adjustable EQ in app; Supports AAC and AptX Bluetooth codecs

Expensive; On-ear controls are frustrating to operate; Audio signature isn't very accurate

Adidas FWD-02 Sport Review

Plenty of options for getting the right fit ; Comfy fit; Rich, punchy and weighty bass ; Natural-sounding awareness mode;

Not particularly dynamic or subtle sounding; Earbud can move about with energetic exercise ; Average IP resistance for a gym-ready pair;