By Aurora 
Want solid headphones that don’t cost a fortune? I’ve pulled together some of the best budget options for 2025 based on what audio folks are saying and my own digging. These all give you good sound, useful features, and decent bang for your buck—mostly under $100 or close to it. They cover over-ear and in-ear styles, picked for how well they perform for the money.
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless
- Price: About $80 (drops to $55-$60 sometimes)
- What’s Good: These over-ear cans block out noise like champs, cutting everything from deep hums to random chatter. They’ve got big bass that works great for stuff like EDM or hip-hop, and you can tweak the sound with the Soundcore app. Battery lasts 40 hours with noise canceling on (60 off), and they’re comfy for hours even if they feel a bit plastic.
- Best Part: Noise canceling that hangs with pricier stuff—perfect if you’re on the go.
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless
- Price: Around $60 (often $40-$50 on sale)
- What’s Good: These on-ear headphones bring Sony’s sound know-how to a cheap price. The audio’s balanced with a little extra bass, and you get 50 hours of battery life plus Bluetooth that connects to two things at once. They’re light, feel nice, and work for daily use, though no noise canceling here. The Sony app lets you adjust the sound too.
- Best Part: Crazy battery life for cheap—great for all-day use.
Earfun Wave Pro
- Price: About $80 (can dip to $60-$70 with deals)
- What’s Good: Earfun’s first shot at full-size noise-canceling headphones hits hard with solid sound (bass stands out, not super sharp though) and decent noise blocking. Battery goes up to 80 hours (55 with noise canceling on), and they’ve got Sony’s LDAC for better streaming quality, plus multi-device pairing. A solid deal for over-ear fans.
- Best Part: Huge battery and LDAC, which you don’t see much at this price.
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- Price: Around $100 (sometimes cheaper)
- What’s Good: These earbuds kill noise way better than their price suggests, holding up against stuff twice as costly. Sound’s warm and clear, with an app to tweak it, and they’ve got extras like pairing to two devices and a volume cap. You get 10 hours per charge (50 with the case)—a handy in-ear pick.
- Best Part: Strong noise canceling in a small, AirPods-style package.
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
- Price: Around $80
- What’s Good: These over-ears keep it simple: good noise canceling, solid sound with some bass, and a comfy fit. Battery’s 40 hours (70 without noise canceling), and they’re a steal under $100. The JLab app lets you mess with the sound, and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps the connection steady.
- Best Part: Straightforward value—does the job without extras you don’t need.