--- title: These Are the Best Affordable Wireless Headphones description: If you're looking to get the biggest bang for your buck, these wireless headphones have impressive technology and price tags. canonical: https://time.com/4661909/best-affordable-wireless-headphones/ author: Real Simple article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2017-02-06T22:52:15.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:43:50.751Z og:title: These Are the 7 Best Wireless Headphones Under $100 og:description: Go wireless without breaking the bank og:url: https://time.com/4661909/best-affordable-wireless-headphones/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: These Are the 7 Best Wireless Headphones Under $100 twitter:description: Go wireless without breaking the bank twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # These Are the 7 Best Wireless Headphones Under $100 > Sponsored content. 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We sought out the most impressive tech with the most desirable price tags. **1\. iFrogz Impulse Wireless Headphones**  Courtesy of zagg.com Aerofoam padding comfortably tunes out excess noise for up to 12 hours. On-ear controls and a built-in microphone make switching from music to calls a breeze. **To buy:** _iFrogz Impulse Wireless Headphones,_ [_amazon.com_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N20YS3M/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fsp%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=TMsyndbestwirelessheadphones-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01N20YS3M&linkId=e2b7281b7ea9f11a602ae290ada9578c) **2\. Skullcandy XTfree In-Ear Sport Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds**  Courtesy of amazon.com Perfect for the on-the-go listener who needs their buds to stay in place through daily treadmill sessions. The TripleLock technology uses a fin, sticky gel, and an outside-the-lobe fix to keep speakers securely in your ears. **To buy:** _Skullcandy XTfree In-Ear Sport Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds,_ [_amazon.com_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016OKY8H0/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fsp%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=TMsyndbestwirelessheadphones-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B016OKY8H0&linkId=80e2c5f7dfaab6a52f80a9af3c5e3d00) **3\. FX-Victoria Bluetooth Headset Over Ear Headphone**  Courtesy of amazon.com A super affordable pair, with color and pattern options for every personality, that won’t skimp on sound quality. **To buy:** _FX-Victoria Bluetooth Headset Over Ear Headphone,_ [_amazon.com_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBTAAOF/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fsp%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=TMsyndbestwirelessheadphones-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01NBTAAOF&linkId=e68f8c735a6048bc32707dedf9973744) **4\. Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones**  Courtesy of amazon.com These waterproof and sweatproof earphones can stand up to even the most intense workouts. On-ear controls make it easy to change the song or pump up the volume on the go. **To buy:** _Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones,_ [_amazon.com_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KJLMBQQ/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fsp%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=TMsyndbestwirelessheadphones-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00KJLMBQQ&linkId=c6d1196601640cbb6248e9af4a1fc3dc) **5\. Photive Wirelss Bluetooth Headphones** If you struggle to find a comfy headset that doesn’t hurt your lobes, meet your match. Weighing in at just five ounces, you’ll barely feel these lightweight padded leather headphones on your ears.  Courtesy of amazon.com **To buy:** _Photive Wirelss Bluetooth Headphones,_ [_amazon.com_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G2WTEF6/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fsp%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=TMsyndbestwirelessheadphones-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01G2WTEF6&linkId=a3db649fa04967655182cd28869dd95d) **6\. Kinivo URBN Premium Bluetooth Wireless Headphones**  Courtesy of amazon.com Sleek, super chic lines make these headphones seem much more expensive than their accessible price tag might suggest. A 40mm driver packs sophisticated sound, too. **To buy:** _Kinivo URBN Premium Bluetooth Wireless Headphones,_ [_amazon.com_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0141ER9R2/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fsp%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=TMsyndbestwirelessheadphones-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0141ER9R2&linkId=0b740b548a0b81aab6d94491337d26d6) **7\. Ava Wireless Headphones**  Courtesy of urbanoutfitters.com A powerful pair with a black shell and gold accents to complement any look, so sound nor style is ever compromised. **To buy:** _Ava Wireless Headphones,_ [_urbanoutfitters.com_](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7885613/type/dlg/sid/TMsyndbestwirelessheadphones/http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=40360265&category=SEARCH+RESULTS&cm%5Fmmc=CJ-%5F-Affiliates-%5F-Time+Inc.-%5F-11554356) _This_ [_article_](http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/technology/best-wireless-headphones/?xid=time-rs) _originally appeared on_ [_RealSimple.com_](http://www.realsimple.com) _We’ve included affiliate links in this article._ [_Click here_](http://time.com/4605406/time-affiliate-link-policy/) _to learn what those are._ ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4661909/best-affordable-wireless-headphones/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4661909/best-affordable-wireless-headphones/"},"headline":"These Are the 7 Best Wireless Headphones Under $100","datePublished":"2017-02-06T22:52:15.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T04:43:50.751Z","description":"They all cost less than $100","url":"https://time.com/4661909/best-affordable-wireless-headphones/","keywords":["Gadgets","Tech","onetime","timeshop"],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lindsey Murray / Real Simple"}],"articleSection":"","image":[],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/tag/gadgets/","name":"Gadgets"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4661909/best-affordable-wireless-headphones/","name":"These Are the 7 Best Wireless Headphones Under $100"}}]}] ```