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 910 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 wireless Bluetooth headphones under $100, or the budget category of the best wireless gaming headsets.
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Best Budget Wireless Headphones
TravelOffice WorkNoise IsolationBass AmountEmphasized (4 dB)Treble AmountUnderemphasized (-4 dB)Sound SignatureWarmTypeOver-earEnclosureClosed-BackWirelessYesNoise CancellingYesSee all our test resultsMicYesThe CMF Headphone Pro are the best budget Bluetooth headphones we've tested. Though their launch price was closer to $100, they regularly go on sale for less these days. They're unique among our other budget picks because Nothing (the brand behind CMF) explicitly mentions extensive durability testing for the product. If you're looking to save money on headphones, one of the worst possible outcomes is having to buy a replacement because your first purchase broke. These headphones offer a better chance of avoiding that possibility, with sturdier materials like stainless steel used at weak points like the headphones' hinges. You don't just get a robust build, either; the headphones have impressive noise isolation performance thanks to their on-board active noise cancelling, and a long-lasting 46-hour battery to keep them powered on.
They have a warm sound profile, so kick drums in your favorite instrumental rock tunes have plenty of thump. Plus, you can customize their tuning with the app's graphic EQ or presets. There are some tradeoffs for a product this inexpensive, though: the headphones have a higher clamping force and aren't the most comfortable entries on the list, plus their microphone doesn't reproduce your voice very naturally. If you care more about either of these factors than build quality, consider our next pick instead.
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Best Cheap Wireless Headphones
TravelOffice WorkNoise IsolationBass 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 CMF Headphone Pro, which is matched by a flimsier build. Still, they're lightweight and comfortable, and their noise isolation trades blows with our top pick, offering better attenuation of background chatter at the cost of worse management of rumbly engine noise. Still, they're more comfortable to wear, and your voice will sound more natural on calls.
The headphones have a V-shaped tuning, with similar emphasis in the bass and treble, making them well-suited for genres like rock and pop. They also have a 49-hour battery life, which should get you through multiple workdays and international flights. Like our top pick, they only come with a soft fabric case; if safely storing your headphones when not in use is a priority, consider the Anker Soundcore Life Q30. They come with a hard case, but they're more expensive.
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Best Budget Wireless Headphones For Calls
Commute/TravelOfficeTypeOver-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 occasionally. These lightweight over-ears have an integrated mic with a better recording quality than the CMF Headphone Pro's, 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 won't isolate you as well from the low rumble of bus or plane engines. They're tuned with a bass-heavy sound that gives genres like hip-hop and EDM extra thump and punch. 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.
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Best Budget Wireless On-Ear Headphones
Commute/TravelOfficeTypeOn-earEnclosureClosed-BackWirelessYesNoise CancellingNoSee all our test resultsMicYesThe 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, but they allow for more airflow around your ears. These cans support multi-device pairing, meaning you can switch between two audio sources, like your computer and smartphone, without needing to re-pair each switch. They also have an app with sound customization features so you can adjust their warm default sound profile, and they offer a long 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 better suited for calls in 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
TravelOffice WorkNoise IsolationBass 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 since they're certified for resistance to water splashes. 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; the feature's performance is excellent, especially when you consider the earbuds' relatively low price.
If you want more earbud options, check out our picks for the best budget and cheap wireless earbuds.
Notable Mentions
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TOZO HT3:
The TOZO HT3 are even cheaper Bluetooth headphones than the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024. That said, they don't isolate you from noise as well and won't be as comfortable for most people.
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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
Sep 03, 2026:
We've replaced the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless with the CMF Headphone Pro as our top pick, since they offer a more robust build quality.
Jun 02, 2026:
We've verified our picks are still relevant and in stock. We've also added the TOZO HT3 as a cheap over-ear option to the Notable Mentions.
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.
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.