Do you just need something cheap? We hear you. We read great things about JBL's low-priced plug-in earbuds, so we gave these a shot. They sound decent, and the flat cable rarely gets tangled and mitigates those distracting sounds when the cord rubs against your shirt. Our friends at the Wirecutter selected these as their top budget pick , and we agree. They're great for the price! We like the sleek designs and comfortable fits of most SteelSeries Arctis headsets we've tried, but for less than smackeroos, the Arctis 1 are the best you'll find.
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Photograph: JBL. Photograph: Steelseries. The also include a convenient built-in mic for hands-free calling when synced to your phone, and the earpieces fold inwards for added portability. What sets the Mpow apart from other inexpensive headphones is that what they do, they do quite well, delivering good wireless sound along with a sleek design and solid build. One really nice touch is that you can actually use the Mpow as wired headphones with the included cable.
When used wirelessly, the Mpow draw power from an integrated mAh battery for around 13 hours of juice. For this price range, the Mpow headphones represent an excellent value given their sound quality, great design, and wireless convenience.
You can typically find them on sale for less than their suggested retail price, and we expect even better deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The JLab Audio JBuds Air are the best-kept secret for incredible value in wireless earbuds, with better sound quality than their price lets on. True wireless earbuds are all the rage at the moment, and for good reason — they're compact, portable, and if you get the right pair, they can sound amazingly good.
You usually have to pay a little more for quality wireless earbuds that match the performance of bulkier full-size headphones, but the Jlabs Jbuds Air defy this norm. Indeed, the Jbuds Air sound terrific. They come with three built-in equalizer EQ presets, with Jlab's signature EQ as the default that gives a powerful, exciting sound, and also gives some bass boost and clarity to softer music. You won't find noise-cancelling, but that's fine — it's not expected at this price range.
You still get a little noise isolation with the earplug style that fits in your ear canal. The Jbuds Air come with three sizes of ear tips so you can find the best fit.
As expected, you can make phone calls with the built-in microphone, and there are touch sensors on each bud for controls, like volume, track change, picking up phone calls, and even summoning Siri or Google Assistant. Battery life is pretty standard among most wireless earbuds, but we love the built-in USB-A charging cable.
It's a little short, but it saves on clutter. If you're looking for a well-made pair of entry-level headphones that sound great, the Audio-Technica ATH-M20x are more than up to the task. Pros: Well-made, comfortable, great sound for the price, sturdy 3.
Audio-Technica is one of the biggest names in the world of studio-quality headphones. The company offers a big lineup of professional-grade cans that will set you back hundreds of dollars, but it also makes a variety of affordable alternatives, including the ATH-M20x over-ear headphones.
The ATH-M20x are designed to be an entry-level pair of studio headphones and they feature a full-sized over-ear design with 40mm drivers. They deliver excellent sound quality in the high and mid ranges, with sufficient impedance to eliminate annoying interference like faint buzzing when hooked up to your electronics. The sound is clear, crisp, and accurate, but don't expect super-deep bass.
The cushioned headband and leatherette-covered padded ear cups are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, and the cups also provide good noise isolation that filters out the majority of ambient sounds and won't bother others around you unless you're really cranking up the volume.
The ATH-M20x could be considered the little sibling of Audio-Technica's ATH series, as these are essentially a budget-friendly alternative to the M40x and M50x — two highly rated headphones that cost more.
If you're looking to ditch your earbuds for something beefier but still portable, then look no further than the Koss PortaPro. Pros: Impressive sound quality for size, lightweight and comfortable, folding design is super-portable. When it comes to portable on-ear headphones, one pair stands above the rest: The famous Koss PortaPro. The PortaPro have been around for decades and have earned something of a legendary status among the head-fi crowd. This fame is owed to their impressive output relative to their small size and low cost.
They're not going to put out the same deep sound as a pair of over-ear studio headphones, but the PortaPro nonetheless punch well above their weight in the audio department. The on-ear pads are connected to a slim, flexible metal headband. This headband features a simple slide adjustment, and the plastic ear pieces fold inwards for portability.
The lightweight construction might take some getting used, but the PortaPros are surprisingly durable. The PortaPro also shine when it comes to sound quality.
The lows, mids, and highs are all punchy and responsive. Just bear in mind that the on-ear design won't isolate noise as well as over-ear headphones. If you like to crank the volume, others are going to hear it. The Koss PortaPro might just be the perfect pair of travel headphones and they're a solid value. If you're willing to pay a bit more, you can even buy a version with Bluetooth support for wireless listening. Kingston's excellent HyperX Cloud Stinger offers everything you need for intense gaming sessions without cutting corners.
Pros: Outperforms similar headsets in its price range, comfortable design, good audio and microphone quality, compatible with all modern gaming platforms. Gaming headsets have something of a bad rap among the audiophile community. Yet, these headsets have improved considerably in recent years, with brands like Kingston releasing impressive models, like the excellent HyperX Cloud series.
One of the reasons gaming headsets get the side-eye from audio enthusiasts is because the built-in mic means that makers have to pack more electronics into the housing, potentially causing sound quality to suffer. The Cloud Stinger doesn't skimp on hardware, however, with beefy 50mm directional drivers that deliver big sound. JBL is a heavy hitter when it comes to true wireless sports earphones — and with the Under Armour Flash as its predecessor, the JBL Reflect Flow is a hotly anticipated entrant to the flourishing, albeit rather niche, true-wireless-for-sports market.
In their niche category, though, the JBL Reflect Flow headphones are very good indeed, especially if you want a bass-heavy sound for the gym without resorting to massive cans which, if you're moving a lot, many people won't want. Battery life is impressive too, standing at 10 hours or 30 with the case.
That will last even the most hardcore of training sessions. The case is a bit bulky, however, so you won't be taking that with you on a run. The finish also started to rub off after only a few days of testing, which isn't ideal. Sound-wise, they're crisp with plenty of detail, and they time very well indeed. Bass is suitably cavernous, while the instruments sound distinct no matter how complex tracks become.
The company, born out of ex-AKG employees, has hit the ground running with its first-ever range of wired headphones, Hi-X. Throughout the frequency range, these headphones deliver consistently high detail levels and fantastic dynamics. Read the full Austrian Audio Hi-X15 review. OK, we admit you are unlikely to wear these when you're out and about. They are quite large, after all. But if you need a decent pair of over-ear budget headphones for home listening at a bargain price, look no further.
The AKG K72 are large circumaural headphones with pads large enough to engulf all but the most gigantic of ears. Special mention should go to their headband, too. Rather than a static padded band, a hammock of fabric cradles your head, and yes, it's as comfy as that sounds.
A great buy. Read the full AKG K72 review. If you want an affordable upgrade for a pair of ageing Apple EarPods, these headphones deserve to be on your shortlist. They're comfortable enough to wear all day, and because the earbuds have flat panels, they protrude less from the ear than most models. That means they'll lend themselves to lying down on your side, making them ideal for wearing in bed.
Just make sure you pick something suitably soothing if you're hoping to drop off. From a sound quality perspective, they are a great example of the best budget headphones on offer at this price — such an easy listen, but interesting and captivating too.
They might be a little pricier than some rivals, but they have that extra something that makes them worth it. Read the full Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd review.
We'd point them in the direction of the Pixel Buds A-Series, the latest wireless model to be launched by the search giant — they are its best effort to date. They're light and comfortable, and while noise cancelling is off the menu, they do a good job of isolating you. Your colour choices are either white or 'Dark Olive' and the earbuds also boast IPX4 water resistance so you can use them for general exercise and running. The five-hour battery life isn't exactly class-leading but should be enough for most people.
You also get another 20 or so from the carry case. Pairing Pixel Buds A-Series is extremely simple, especially if you're using an Android smartphone or tablet that boasts the Fast Pair feature. Come music time, there's a lot to like about the Pixel Buds thanks to their approachable, balanced sound.
It doesn't favour any part of the sonic spectrum which can't always be said for earbuds at this level. They're well-rounded performers and available at a great price. These are far from rich or even warm in tone, but an extra generous sprinkling of refinement this time round has made their forward, clinical presentation all the more palpable. But the tweaks made to the SR80x have certainly added value in the right direction.
At this money, the SR80 model remains the finest in the market. Read the full Grado SR80x review. Kill two birds with one stone in fine style with these affordable, feature-packed headphones: they're wireless and noise cancelling, all for a very affordable price indeed.
Fit is comfortable and snug, and connecting to a phone or tablet over Bluetooth is simple; press and hold the power button to make the headphones visible and then select the headphones on your device. And that's it. Noise cancelling can be turned on or off, and with it on these do a solid job of blocking out external noise. Admittedly the Lindy BNX aren't for the discerning audiophile, but for a pair of budget headphones with noise cancelling and wireless Bluetooth, they're first rate.
Read the full Lindy BNX review. Anyone looking for an affordable pair of sports earbuds should look this way. They're light and secure in your ears, too. It's actually complemented by decent punch and pleasing tautness and agility. Some rivals boast greater detail and subtlety, but at this price, you could do a lot worse.
Why, in this day and age, has Apple decided to buck the true wireless trend by releasing the Beats Flex, an affordable wireless neckband design under its Beats subsidiary brand? Consider that the iPhone giant has stopped bundling free headphones with its new devices and things become clearer. You can still buy a set of budget Lightning wired buds from Apple, but for anyone concerned with their smartphone sound, one rung up now brings you neatly towards the Beats Flex.
Well worth a look. Control Module: Yes. Microphone: Yes. Reasons to avoid - Very plasticky. Skullcandy Dime. Specifications Size: 1 x 1 x 0. Weight: Not stated. Control Module: Touch Controls. Reasons to avoid - Limited battery life - Fiddly controls. Weight: 5. Reasons to avoid - Lots of sound leakage. Anker Soundcore Liberty Air. Weight: 2. Battery Life Rated : 5 hours; 20 hours with charging case. Bluetooth Range: 30 feet 9 meters.
Reasons to avoid - Poor touch controls - Scratches easily. OneOdio Studio Monitor Headphones. Specifications Size: 7. Weight: Reasons to avoid - Plastic materials feel cheap - Feels uncomfortable after an hour of use. Tribit XFree Go. Weight: 9. Battery Life Rated : 60 hours. Bluetooth Range: 50 feet 15 meters. Plantronics BackBeat Reasons to avoid - Feels uncomfortable after an hour of use - Lack of noise isolation.
Jabra Move Wireless. Battery Life: 8 hours. Bluetooth Range: 30 feet 10 meters. Reasons to avoid - Relatively short battery life - Controls can be finicky.
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