The 6 Best Budget Wireless Headphones - Summer 2020
Reviews

The best cheap Bluetooth headphones under $50 that we've tested so far are the Anker Soundcore Life Q20. These over-ear headphones look and feel decently well-built for their price and are comfortable enough to wear for long listening sessions. They last over 32 hours off a single charge, which is great, and they can be used wired when their battery runs out.

These headphones have a bass-heavy and excited sound profile that's versatile enough for most popular genres. Fans of EDM and hip-hop will enjoy the good amount of extra thump and rumble, though it shouldn't be too overpowering for rock or pop as well. These headphones also have a surprisingly good ANC feature that does an excellent job of blocking out background chatter.

Unfortunately, like with most budget ANC headphones, they only do an alright job at blocking out the low rumble of bus or plane engines. They also don't have a dedicated companion app to make any EQ changes to their sound profile, though again, this is common at this price. Overall, these are a decent pair of wireless over-ear headphones, that perform surprisingly well considering their low price.

The best budget wireless headphones under $100 that we've tested so far are the Mixcder E9. These over-ear ANC headphones are comfortable thanks to their well-padded headband and ear cups and they have easy-to-use physical controls. They feel decently well-built, despite being a bit plasticky, and they come with a nice hard carrying case.

Their sound profile is fairly well-balanced and is versatile enough for a wide range of content and genres. They may be lacking in detail and brightness to some people, though it shouldn't be too noticeable overall. Their ANC works decently well, and they actually do a better job at blocking out the low rumble of engines than background speech, which is fairly uncommon and makes them better for commuting than to help keep you concentrated in the office.

Unfortunately, while their 18.3-hour battery is good, it isn't nearly as long as their advertised 24-hour battery life and is shorter than the other over-ear options on this list. They also leak a bit more audio than other over-ears, so you may not want to blast your music if you work in a very quiet office. Overall, however, they offer a good price-to-performance ratio and are the best budget headphones under $100.

The best budget Bluetooth headphones under $150 that we’ve tested so far are the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2. These comfortable over-ears are very easy to use and have a premium and well-made design. Their 30-hour battery life is great, and they support multi-device pairing so you can easily switch between two devices.

While they're a bit more expensive than the other options on this list, it shows in their very accurate and well-balanced sound profile. Almost the entire profile is accurate and neutral, with a bit of extra thump that doesn't come across as over-powering or muddy, making them well-suited for almost all genres and content.

Unfortunately, their companion app doesn't include any EQ settings, and while they have ANC, it's only decent and won't help bring you too much peace and quiet. They provide great value overall, however, and provide a lot of extra features like multi-device pairing, an auto-off timer, and NFC pairing.