These days, it seems like everyone is sporting a pair of AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony WH-1000XM5s, or the latest headphone technology. When it comes to audio gear for your ears, one thing is for sure — premium headphones usually mean premium prices. While we all want the best earbuds and headphones money can buy, the reality is that not everyone has the budget to spend hundreds of dollars to listen to tunes and podcasts.
Chinese company 1More's Triple Driver earbuds manage to deliver all the features of a high-end set of in-ear headphones at an affordable price and in a package that looks and feels premium. Frankly, they make other headphones seem outrageously overpriced. 1More Triple Driver Best headphones under $100 More Beats Flex Best cheap earbuds for Apple fans Read our in-depth review Pros Cons Why you should buy them: They sound great, they play nicely with Apple devices, and they're a bargain at just $70.
The magnetically-latching earbuds can now automatically pause your tunes when they snap together and resume them when they're pulled apart. Beats Flex Best cheap earbuds for Apple fans Related 1More SonoFlow Best cheap wireless headphones Read our in-depth review Pros Cons Why you should buy them: These wireless headphones are packed with features, including ANC and LDAC support.Why we picked the 1More SonoFlow:
Note that our previous pick here was the Jabra Elite 45H, a similarly impressive budget pair of headphones that can't quite match up to the SonoFlow. However, if you prefer smaller earcups, you may enjoy the on-ear design of the Elite 45H more than the over-ear SonoFlow. It's not often a high priority for buyers, but some of you may already know you like the on-ear models more.
Plus, the Space A40 offers more effective ANC than our previous pick, the JLaB Epic Air , with easy mode-switching using the touch controls and a surprisingly good transparency mode. Unfortunately, there’s no wear sensor here, that handy feature that automatically pauses music when you pop off one of the earbuds.
HyperX’s Cloud Stinger 2 offers broad platform compatibility for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation , plus Nintendo Switch, so you won’t need to worry about lack of support. And if you prefer team play, you’ll find a solid noise-canceling condenser microphone with a flexible design and flip-to-mute functionality.
These cans won't fail you even in the most challenging studio conditions; Sennheiser has designed the HD 280 Pros with a rugged frame, and the coiled, one-sided cable mitigates wear and tear from everyday use. While they look like bruisers, they aren’t heavy, and the generous ear padding and rotating earcups make them comfortable for prolonged mix sessions. They’re even collapsible for easier storage, too.