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Headphones under $250

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22 headphones under $250 from Sony, beyerdynamic, Bose and more. Most cost $158 to $248, and half cost less than $200.

Top brands: Sony (11)

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BrandSony11Bose3JBL3Samsung2Beats1Google1Sennheiser1
FitEarbuds19Over-ear3
Wireless or wiredWireless15
Active noise cancellingActive noise cancelling22
Battery life (as listed)24228130140181
PriceUnder $20012Under $30010$200 & above10
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Active noise cancelling: Active noise cancelling  ×22 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
BoseSpec score 8.4

Over-ear, Wireless

+Wireless: only 21 of 61 here have one
+Active noise cancelling: only 22 of 61 here have one
−24 battery life (as listed): 4 of the 7 here have a higher battery life (as listed)
$169.00-53%List: $359.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
GoogleSpec score 8.4

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation supported
+Earbud fit style
+Wireless Bluetooth connection
$169.00-26%List: $229.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
BoseSpec score 8.4

Over-ear, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation for quieter listening
+Over-ear fit for full ear coverage
+Wireless connection with no cable needed
$219.00-39%List: $359.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
BeatsSpec score 8.5

Over-ear, Wireless

+Up to 40 hours of battery life
+Active noise cancelling for blocking outside sound
+Over-ear fit for a secure, enveloping listen
$199.95-33%List: $299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:03 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Truly wireless earbuds with noise cancelling
+Small and light design for an in-ear fit
+Wireless connection with no cable between earbuds
$198.00-14%List: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.3

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound
+Truly wireless earbuds with no cable
+Up to 8 hours of battery life per charge
−Earbud fit style rather than over-ear
$198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
BoseSpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation for quieter listening
+Wireless connection with no cable needed
+Earbud fit for a compact, portable design
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
JBLSpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancelling reduces outside sound while listening
+Earbud fit design for in-ear listening
+Wireless connection with no cable to the source
$241.45
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation blocks outside sound
+Wireless connection for cable-free listening
+In-ear earbud fit for a compact design
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound
+Truly wireless earbuds with no cable between them
+Wireless connection to compatible devices
$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
JBLSpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation supported
+Earbud fit style
+Weather-resistant hard-shell case included
$229.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Noise cancelling blocks out surrounding sound
+Truly wireless earbuds with no cable
+Includes a Bluetooth audio transmitter
$198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound
+Truly wireless earbuds with no cable between them
+Wireless connection to compatible devices
$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Sony

Earbuds

+Noise cancelling blocks out surrounding sound
+Truly wireless earbuds with no cable
+Earbud design for a compact fit
$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
JBL

Earbuds

+Active noise cancellation supported
+Earbud fit style
+Smart charging case included
$249.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
SennheiserSpec score 8.4

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation blocks surrounding sound
+28-hour battery life for long listening
+Wireless true wireless earbud design
$242.36-19%List: $299.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 9.5

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation 2.0 for blocking outside sound
+Hi-Res audio support for high-resolution playback
+Wireless Bluetooth connection with no cable
$244.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
Sony

Earbuds

+Noise cancelling earbuds that block surrounding sound
+Includes 13-month Axiom Care coverage
+Earbud design for an in-ear fit
$158.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Sony

Earbuds

+Noise cancelling earbuds that block surrounding sound
+Includes 13-month Axiom Care coverage
+Earbud design for an in-ear fit
$158.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Sony

Earbuds

+Noise cancelling earbuds that block surrounding sound
+Includes 13-month Axiom Care coverage
+Earbud design for an in-ear fit
$158.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Sony

Earbuds

+Noise cancelling earbuds that block surrounding sound
+Includes 27-month Axiom Care coverage
+Earbud design for an in-ear fit
$158.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Sony

Earbuds

+Noise cancelling earbuds that block surrounding sound
+Includes 27-month Axiom Care coverage
+Earbud design for an in-ear fit
$158.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

pair of headphonesFitWireless or wiredSpec scorePrice
Over-earWireless8.4$169.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.4$169.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Over-earWireless8.4$219.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
Over-earWireless8.5$199.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:03 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.7$198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.3$198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.7$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.7$241.45
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.7$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.7$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

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