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Headphones under $300

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40 headphones under $300 from Sony, Pioneer DJ, beyerdynamic and more. Most cost $220 to $298, and half cost less than $248.

Top brands: Sony (12)

BoseSpec score 8.8

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
Austrian Audio

Wired

+Circumaural over-ear design for full ear coverage
+Studio-focused design for monitoring
+Wired connection for consistent audio
−Wired only, with no wireless option
$232.45-33%List: $349.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
AKG
−Active noise cancelling not listed: 22 of the 40 here list one
$216.93-20%Was: $269.76
as of 11/03/2026 21:44 PST - Details
Sennheiser

Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a more spacious sound
+Suited for studio, mixing and audio production
+Wired connection for lag-free audio
−Open-back design leaks sound to people nearby
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

On-ear, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for tracking and monitoring
+On-ear fit for studio monitoring
+Dynamic drivers used in a professional studio monitor design
−On-ear fit can press on the ears during long sessions
$239.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound
+48 ohm impedance works from common devices
+Wired connection for stable studio use
$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.8

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound
+Truly wireless earbuds with no cable
+Up to 24 hours of battery life per charge
−Earbud fit style rather than over-ear
$298.00-10%List: $329.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Noise canceling reduces outside sound while listening
+Earbud fit suits use on the go
+Wireless connection means no cable to manage
−Earbud fit may not suit every ear shape
$298.00-9%List: $328.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound
+Includes a 3-in-1 portable accessory for charging
+Wireless earbuds with no cable between them
$298.00-9%List: $328.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound
+Dual 10W fast pad charges the earbuds quickly
+Fabric stand included with the charging pad
$298.00-9%List: $328.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound
+Wireless earbuds with no cable between them
+Bundle includes the earbuds with the set
$298.00-9%List: $328.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound
+Dual 10W fast pad charges the earbuds quickly
+Fabric stand included with the charging pad
$298.00-9%List: $328.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonySpec score 9.5

Wireless

+Active noise cancelling blocks background sound
+Hi-Res audio support for detailed sound
+27-hour battery life for long listening sessions
$298.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
TechnicsSpec score 8.5

Earbuds, Wireless

+Adaptive noise cancelling reduces ambient sound
+Wireless connection for cable-free listening
+Up to 10 hours of battery life per charge
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
Sony

Closed-back

+Professional reference monitor headphones for studio use
+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside
+Closed-back design keeps sound from leaking out
$268.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
V-Moda

Over-ear

+Professional DJ headphones for live performance
+Over-ear design fits around the ears
+Designed for professional DJ use
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

Over-ear

+Built for DJ use
+Over-ear fit for full ear coverage
+50 mm drivers for a large sound output
$239.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
ShureSpec score 8.7

Wireless

+Wireless connection with no cable to the source
+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound
+Wireless noise canceling headphones for travel and commuting
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 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

+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
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
Pioneer DJ

Over-ear

−Active noise cancelling not listed: 22 of the 40 here list one
$262.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Samsung
−Active noise cancelling not listed: 22 of the 40 here list one
$247.28
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 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

Compare specs

pair of headphonesFitWireless or wiredSpec scorePrice
Over-earWireless8.8$219.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$232.45
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
n/a$216.93
as of 11/03/2026 21:44 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
On-earn/a$239.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.8$298.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.7$298.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.7$298.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
EarbudsWireless8.7$298.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

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