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Headphones under $250

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61 headphones under $250 from Sony, beyerdynamic, Bose and more. Most cost $159 to $244, and half cost less than $198.

Top brands: Sony (11)Pioneer DJ (6)Audio-Technica (5)Sennheiser (5)beyerdynamic (5)

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BrandSony11Pioneer DJ6Audio-Technica5beyerdynamic5Sennheiser5Bose3JBL3OneOdio3
Show all 22Samsung3Beats2Rode2Roland2Shure2ADAM Audio1Aiaiai1AKG1Anker Soundcore1Austrian Audio1Google1Soundcore1Technics1V-Moda1
FitEarbuds23Over-ear10On-ear6
Wireless or wiredWireless21Wired12
Active noise cancellingActive noise cancelling22
Battery life (as listed)242120128130140181
Earcup backClosed-back10Open-back3
DJ headphonesDJ headphones13
Studio monitorStudio monitor16
PriceUnder $20039Under $30022$200 & above22
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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
Pioneer DJ
+Built as professional DJ headphones for cueing and mixing
+Simple black design suited to DJ setups
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

On-ear

+On-ear fit designed for DJ use
+Built as professional DJ headphones for cueing and mixing
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Roland

Open-back

+Open-back design for an open, airy sound
+Premium open-air headphones from Roland
−Open-back design leaks sound to people nearby
$244.32
as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details
Soundcore

Earbuds

+Designed for sleeping with noise reduction
+Includes an eye mask in the set
+Earbud form factor for comfortable side sleeping
$200.18-20%List: $249.98
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
OneOdio

Wireless

+Designed for DJ use with monitoring
+Wireless connection allows free movement
+Low 9ms latency for wireless playback
$195.68-5%List: $205.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:32 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound
+Wired connection for stable studio use
+250 ohm impedance
−250 ohm impedance needs an amplifier for full volume
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a wide, natural soundstage
+250 ohm impedance
+Wired connection for stable studio use
−Open-back design leaks sound and does not block noise
−250 ohm impedance needs an amplifier or audio interface
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
Anker Soundcore

Earbuds

+Designed for sleeping with noise reduction
+Includes an eye mask in the set
+Earbud form factor for comfortable side sleeping
$200.18-20%List: $249.98
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 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
Beats

Earbuds, Wireless

+Wireless Bluetooth earbuds for cable-free listening
+Earbud fit that sits inside the ear canal
+Comes with AppleCare+ coverage for two years
−Earbud fit may not suit listeners who prefer over-ear comfort
$228.95-18%List: $278.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:41 PST - Details
OneOdio

Wireless

+Designed for DJ use with monitoring
+Wireless connection allows free movement
+Low 9ms latency for wireless playback
$195.68-5%List: $205.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:32 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

On-ear, Wireless

+Bluetooth connection for wireless listening
+On-ear fit for DJ monitoring
+Replacement ear pad and cord included
−On-ear fit rather than over-ear
$158.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 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
OneOdioSpec score 8.9

Wireless

+Up to 120 hours of playtime
+Supports high resolution audio
+Low 9ms latency for wireless playback
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:32 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound
+Wired connection for stable studio use
+80 ohm impedance
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 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
Audio-Technica

Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside noise
+Studio monitor headphones designed for professional audio work
+Bundled full sized hard case for protected storage
$174.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside noise
+Studio monitor headphones designed for professional audio work
+Includes cooling foam earpads for extra comfort
$174.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Sennheiser

On-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for monitoring
+Suited for studio monitoring work
+Wired connection for lag-free audio
$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 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 13-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
EarbudsWireless8.7$198.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.7$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Earbudsn/a$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
n/a$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
On-earn/a$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
n/a$244.32
as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details
n/a$194.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
n/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details
n/a$247.28
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
Earbudsn/a$200.18
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

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