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11 best cheap wireless earbuds from under £30
You don’t need to spend big to find a pair of quality headphones
Think all good wireless headphones cost hundreds of pounds? Think again, my friend.
There are plenty of top quality wireless earbuds on the market for under £150. In fact, one of our favourite pairs costs just £20! And we’ve even found a great pair of noise-cancelling earbuds for under £100.
OK, so you’ll need to fork out more for fancy features. But if you’re happy with good sound quality, decent battery life and a comfy fit, there’s an affordable set of headphones with your name on it, promise.
Some below are fully wireless (called true wireless) and others have one thin wire connecting the earbuds. True wireless headphones are less annoying to wear but near-wireless ones tend to sound better and keep their juice for longer.
It’s all about personal preference, so take your pick!
Here’s a real bargain for you - Sony near-wireless headphones for just over £20. The sound quality exceeds expectations and there’s zero sound leakage, so you won’t annoy fellow travellers or gym-goers. The eight-hour battery life is very generous at this price, too. Available in four colours.
Key specs
Type: Near wireless
Battery life: 8 hours
Noise-cancelling: No
The six-hour battery life on this near-wireless pair isn’t anything special but the sound quality really is stellar for under £25 - especially the fierce bass. They’re so lightweight to wear that we forgot they were in our ears, were it not for the music! They’re magnetic to stop you losing them, too.
Key specs
Type: Near wireless
Battery life: 6 hours
Noise-cancelling: No
These comfy, sweat-resistant headphones can barely be felt in your ears, making them a perfect fitness buddy. The sound could be punchier, but it’s impressive for the price. The cable gets in the way a bit but we rate the jazzy colour options and decent eight-hour battery life.
Key specs
Type: Near wireless
Battery life: 8 hours
Noise-cancelling: No
For true wireless headphones on a budget, you could do a lot worse than these KitSounds. The sound quality is decent, though the bass lets them down a bit. Still, for up to 16 hours of music, they’re solid value for money and look cute, too.
Key specs
Type: True wireless
Battery life: 6 hours, increased to 16 with charging case
Noise-cancelling: No
These headphones were among our highest scorers for sound quality. One charge gives you 12 hours of juice and there’s a control button on the cable to adjust your music or take calls. The neckband is quite rigid and chunky, but we like that the earbuds clip together. They’re sweatproof, too.
Key specs
Type: Near wireless
Battery life: 12 hours
Noise-cancelling: No
These totally wireless headphones are among the best-sounding we’ve tested at this price. They come with a charging case that boosts the six-hour battery life to a whopping 24 hours. They’re comfortable and come in a choice of four colours, but do protrude a bit from the ears.
Key specs
Type: True wireless
Battery life: 6 hours, increased to 24 with charging case
Noise-cancelling: No
It’s no biggie if you can’t afford the true wireless, ‘pro’ version of these headphones. The sound quality is just as excellent here, for more than half the price, and the battery lasts for an impressive 15 hours. They’re sweatproof and come with four silicone tips, so you can find the best fit. Grab ‘em while they’re under £100, we say.
Key specs
Type: Near wireless
Battery life: 15 hours
Noise-cancelling: No
We were surprised to find noise-cancelling headphones at this price, but find them we did! The treble and bass are balanced and we love that the magnetic earbuds clip together to keep them safe. The battery may be lacking - expect roughly eight hours of music - but it’s hard to complain otherwise.
Key specs
Type: Near wireless
Battery life: 8 hours
Noise-cancelling: Yes
Sporty types will love these hooked earbuds that stay put and blast out beats during hardcore gym sessions. They’re waterproof for swimmers, too. The battery life is banging - expect 10 hours from a single charge and 30 with the charging case.
Key specs
Type: True wireless
Battery life: 10 hours, increased to 30 with charging case
Noise-cancelling: No
Eco-conscious shoppers will rate these true wireless earbuds that are made from bamboo and recycled materials. The sound is sharp and the included charging case ramps the nine-hour battery life up to a pretty darn mega 32 hours! They look stylish and feel comfy, too.
Key specs
Type: True wireless
Battery life: 9 hours, increased to 32 with charging case
Noise-cancelling: No
HUAWEI's FreeBuds Pro come in ceramic white and carbon black, and have a decent 7 hour battery life. Their USP, though, comes in the shape of the sound optimisation, meaning your earbuds switch between ambient sound and noise cancellation, depending on your surroundings. Clever!
Key specs
Type: True wireless
Battery life: 7 hours, increased to 30 with charging case
Noise-cancelling: Yes
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