Wireless headphones can be much more convenient than their wired counterparts; they allow you to move around and help eliminate annoying cables. While wireless headphones used to be a luxury, you can find budget options nowadays with premium-level features and solid audio reproduction. In this price bracket, you'll have to make concessions in build and materials, but the best options will do so without being flimsy or sacrificing functionality.
We've tested over 870 pairs of headphones, and below are our recommendations for the best budget wireless headphones. If you're looking for more of the best cheap Bluetooth headphones, check out our picks for the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds under $50 or $100, the best headphones under $50, or the budget category of the best wireless gaming headsets.
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Best Budget Wireless Headphones
Bass AmountVery Emphasized (7 dB)Treble AmountSlightly Emphasized (1 dB)Sound SignatureBoosted BassTypeOver-earEnclosureClosed-BackWirelessYesNoise CancellingYesSee all our test resultsMicYesThe best budget Bluetooth headphones we've tested are the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless. These headphones have a great active noise cancellation (ANC) system that does a great job of blocking out a wide range of noise, including rumbling engines and background conversation. As with other headphones around this price point and on this list, their build quality is quite plastic-heavy overall, though they come with a solid hard case to protect them while in transit.
They have a comfortable design and a good control scheme that lets you adjust your music and answer calls on the go. When you want to stay aware of your surroundings, you can set them to 'Transparency' mode to let in some ambient sound using a dedicated button. The Anker's bass-heavy sound profile adds extra thump, punch, and boom to your audio, but you can tone things down with their app's graphic EQ. They also support multi-device Bluetooth pairing, so you can stay connected with your phone and computer simultaneously while waiting for a work call. The headphones' stock has been somewhat inconsistent on Amazon (US) for the last few months, but you can still find them at other retailers and from the brand's website.
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Best Cheap Wireless Headphones
Bass AmountSlightly Emphasized (2 dB)Treble AmountEmphasized (2 dB)Sound SignatureV-ShapedTypeOver-earEnclosureClosed-BackWirelessYesNoise CancellingYesSee all our test resultsMicYesThe Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024 are the best cheap Bluetooth headphones we've tested. They're a step down in price from the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless, matched by a flimsier build. Still, the Life Q20 2024 are lightweight and comfortable. Their ANC system trades blows with our top pick's, attenuating mid-range voices more effectively. However, it has some trouble tackling the low rumble of bus engines compared to the Life Q30. They also only come with a thin carrying pouch, rather than the padded hard case that comes with our top pick. Still, the cheaper pick brings USB-C charging, Bluetooth multi-device pairing, and in-app graphic EQ to the table, matching the Q30's complete featureset.
These headphones have a 49-hour continuous battery life, lasting through multiple long flights or a couple of workdays. Their bass-heavy sound profile adds intense rumble, punch, and boom to your audio, making them well-suited for genres like rock and pop. However, if you find the intense bass response overwhelming, you can always adjust the sound to your taste via the graphic EQ.
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Best Budget Wireless Headphones For Calls
TypeOver-earEnclosureClosed-BackWirelessYesNoise CancellingYesSee all our test resultsMicYesThe JBL Tune 760NC are the best budget Bluetooth headphones for calls we've tested. Their price fluctuates a lot, but you can find them heavily discounted. These lightweight over-ears have an integrated mic with a better recording quality than the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless', making your voice sound clear and understandable, if a little thin. It also does a good job separating your voice from moderate background noise, so you're audible next to a busy road or in a shopping mall, though you may get drowned out by louder background noise like a subway train. Their ANC performs reasonably well when cutting out mid- and treble-range noise, like office chit-chat or whiny PC fans, but doesn't do as well at isolating you from the low rumble of bus or plane engines.
They have a bass-heavy sound profile that will give genres like hip-hop and EDM extra thump and punch. The rest of the range is well-balanced, making them well-suited for listening to most audio content. However, they don't have sound customization features, like a companion app with graphic EQ or presets, so you're stuck with their default signature. If that isn't a problem for you, they last just over 40 hours on a single charge with ANC on, so you can use them for most of the work week before needing a recharge.
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Best Budget Wireless On-Ear Headphones
The best on-ear Bluetooth headphones in the budget range are the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless. On-ears are generally less popular than other types of headphones, and compared to over-ears like the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024, they hardly block out any noise. However, these cans offer a few advantages over the Q20. They support multi-device pairing, meaning you can stay connected with your phone and computer simultaneously. They also have an app with sound customization features so you can adjust their warm default sound profile, and they offer a longer 52-hour continuous battery life, so you don't need to recharge them daily.
Their integrated mic has a good recording quality, especially for Bluetooth headphones, so your voice sounds clear and natural over the phone. Unfortunately, it can't separate your voice from background noise as effectively as the JBL Tune 760NC's mic, so they're best suited for calls from controlled environments. These headphones are fairly well-built but don't feel particularly premium or durable. Still, they feel light on your head and have a more portable design than the over-ears listed above. You can also fold the ear cups to fit them in a tote bag easily.
If you're looking for budget-friendly headphones and don't care if they're wireless, you might find what you need on our list of the best budget and cheap headphones.
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Best Budget Wireless Earbuds
Bass AmountSlightly Emphasized (1 dB)Treble AmountUnderemphasized (-5 dB)Sound SignatureWarmTypeIn-earEnclosureClosed-BackWirelessTruly WirelessNoise CancellingYesSee all our test resultsMicYesIf you prefer earbuds over on- or over-ears for their portability and lightness, check out the Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless. These budget buds have a stable and comfortable fit and are better suited to the elements with their IPX4 certification against direct water exposure. This makes them a better option if you need an audio solution that fits in your pocket or you plan on exposing them to the rain. However, one major trade-off of their smaller form factor is their smaller battery life of nine hours, which is much less than that of other picks on this list. Still, they'll last you through a long day, and unlike over-ear and on-ear headphones, their carrying case supplies an additional four charges.
Out of the box, they have a warm sound profile; you may notice vocals and instruments reproduced slightly veiled. They also come with ANC to isolate you from noise; their noise isolation is excellent, especially when you consider their relatively low price.
If you're shopping for earbuds, you can find more options on our best budget and cheap wireless earbuds list.
Notable Mentions
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Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless:
If you're looking for no-frills buds with a sound profile that's well-aligned with out target, the Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless might be just the ticket. However, they lack the graphic EQ and superior noise isolation you get with the ANC-enabled Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless.
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Skullcandy Riff Wireless 2:
The Skullcandy Riff Wireless 2 are on-ear headphones with a customizable sound, thanks to their companion app. They're more affordable than the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless but aren't as comfortable or well-built.
See our review
Recent Updates
Mar 19, 2026:
We've updated the text throughout the article for clarity, verified our picks are still valid, and swapped our budget wireless earbuds pick to the ANC-enabled Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless from the JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless.
Nov 10, 2025:
We've added the updated Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024 as our cheap pick and added the Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless as a Notable Mention. Otherwise, we've made small changes to the text throughout this article to ensure accuracy.
Apr 03, 2025:
All our picks are up-to-date and in stock, so we haven't changed them and have made only minor edits to the text for clarity.
Jan 08, 2025:
Our picks remain the same, but we've updated the text in the article for clarity and now mention the JBL Tune 660NC in the cheap category for users that may want less bass-heavy option.
Sep 23, 2024: We checked that all our picks are still in stock and the best in their categories but didn't make any changes to our choices.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best budget-friendly wireless headphones for most people to buy. We factor in the price (cheaper headphones win over pricier ones if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no headphones that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to choose for yourself, here's a list of all our headphone reviews in the budget range. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There are no perfect headphones. Personal taste, preference, and listening habits will matter more in your selection.