On the hunt for the best cheap headphones? We get it. You wan something affordable, but you also want them to sound good, feel comfortable and, hopefully, come with some added features, like Bluetooth and noise cancellation.

But are there really budget headphones that can truly do it all for less? Yes, there are. And we’ve put together this guide to help you find them. 

We like to think of headphones as small pieces of art. The real connoisseurs might be able to spend a fortune on them and prioritize high-end features and design over anything else. However, for most people, budget models work just as well and you might not even notice much of a difference. 

Here at TechRadar, we’ve built a reputation for covering all of the latest, greatest and priciest technology in the world. But hours and hours of testing high-end equipment has shown us that we still enjoy hunting down fantastic devices that are affordable – and there’s a good selection of choice when it comes to the best cheap headphones.

Maybe you can only afford a budget pair or you’re looking for a second pair for the gym or work. Whatever your reason, we’ve got you covered, with the best headphones in ever category for under $100 / £100. 

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Best cheap headphones at a glance

Cheap earphones: 1More Triple Driver in-ear headphones
Cheap wireless earphones: SoundMAGIC E11BT
Cheap true wireless earbuds: Lypertek PurePlay Z3 (Tevi)
Cheap on-ear headphones: Sony WH-CH510
Cheap over-ear headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
Cheap noise-cancelling headphones: AKG N60NC
Cheap studio monitor headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 240 Pro
Cheap open-back headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro