The 6 Best Budget Wireless Headphones - Fall 2020
Reviews

The Mpow H10 Wireless are the best cheap wireless headphones that we've tested. These comfortable over-ears have a versatile performance that can please many everyday listeners. Their outstanding 23-hour continuous battery life can get you through your longest days on the go, too.

They have a somewhat excited, V-shaped sound profile that packs an extra punch and thump in the bass range, making them ideal for listening to bass-heavy music genres like hip-hop and EDM. Thanks to their ANC feature, they have an impressive noise isolation performance, too. You can enjoy your favorite music during your commute or while working in a noisy office without distraction.

Unfortunately, these headphones have a plasticky build that doesn't feel very durable. They also leak a bit of noise at high volumes, which may be annoying to the people around you. That said, if you're on a budget and don't want to sacrifice sound quality, these headphones are a solid choice.

The best budget wireless headphones under $100 that we've tested 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, 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 are the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Wireless 2016. 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. They provide great value overall and provide a lot of extra features like multi-device pairing, an auto-off timer, and NFC pairing.