The 6 Best Budget Wireless Headphones - Spring 2021 Reviews

The best cheap wireless headphones that we've tested are the Plantronics BackBeat Go 810. These over-ears have a decently versatile overall performance that can please many different types of listeners. They have a stable fit, and their 24.5-hour continuous battery life is ideal for long days on the go.

They have a very neutral, balanced sound profile that's suitable for listening to lots of different types of audio content. There are a few EQ presets available on the Backbeat App to help you customize their sound to your liking. They don't leak a lot of sound, so you can listen to your favorite songs at loud volumes without annoying those around you.

Unfortunately, while their ANC feature can block out higher-frequency background noises typically found in an office, they struggle to isolate against bass-heavy sounds like bus and plane engines. Also, while they feel pretty sturdy, some users have reported that their unit's headband has cracked or broken over time. However, if you're on a tight budget, these versatile headphones are a solid choice.

The best budget headphones under $100 that we've tested are the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless. These comfortable Bluetooth-enabled over-ears feature a highly effective three-level noise cancelling feature that allows them to block out ambient noise to a remarkable degree, ranging from the low rumble of a bus engine to the high-pitched hum of an AC unit. They also supply over 44 hours of continuous playback time, so you shouldn't need to worry about charging them very often.

Their default sound profile is quite bass-heavy, which emphasizes the thump and rumble of genres like EDM or hip-hop, but could be overwhelming to listeners of other genres. Thankfully, their companion app features a graphic EQ and audio presets to let you customize their audio reproduction to your liking. They also support multi-device pairing, which is a somewhat rare feature at this price point and allows you to stream music off of your phone while remaining connected to a computer.

Unfortunately, these over-ears are quite bulky, which can make them a bit of a nuisance to carry around, even when you're using their sturdy-feeling hard case. They also leak quite a bit of audio, which could annoy people nearby if you're listening to content at a high volume in a quiet environment. Otherwise, if you're looking for a pair of wireless headphones that offer superb noise isolation capability for a relatively affordable price, these are a good option.

The best budget Bluetooth headphones under $150 that we’ve tested are the Razer Opus Wireless. These feature-packed Bluetooth-enabled over-ears are a great choice for this price, as they have a comfortable, stable fit and feel quite well-built, with a mostly high-grade plastic construction. Their near 33-hour continuous battery life should also ensure that you don't run out of charge too often, depending on your usage habits.

Out-of-the-box, they have a well-balanced sound profile and should suit a variety of musical genres, though this can be adjusted to your liking via their in-app graphic EQ or EQ presets. They're also equipped with a highly effective ANC system that enables them to filter out ambient noise to a remarkable degree, ranging from the low rumble of bus and plane engines to the high-pitched hum of an AC unit.

Unfortunately, they lack any sort of multi-device pairing capability, so you can't stream music from your phone while remaining connected to your computer. Otherwise, their sturdy build quality, remarkably effective noise isolation capability, and long battery life make them some of the best over-ear headphones that we've tested.