Top 5 best budget wireless overhead headphones for 2024
By ForGeeks Wireless headphones are much more convenient than their wired counterparts: they let you move around and get rid of those pesky wires that are bound to get tangled and in the way. While wireless headphones used to be a premium luxury, now you can get wireless headphones with good sound quality and some premium features without going broke.
Below is a list of headphones under R10,000 that not only sound good but also look great.
Anker Soundcore Life Q30
The cost is 9,999 rubles.
The best budget Bluetooth headphones, — are the Anker Soundcore Life Q30. These headphones are the next generation of the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 and offer improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for peace and quiet on the go. You can set the ANC to different modes depending on the situation. For example, Transport mode does a great job of blocking out a wide range of noises, including engine hum and background conversations from other passengers or the driver.
They have a sturdy, good design and easy-to-use controls, allowing you to customize music and answer calls on the go. If you don’t want to be completely shielded from the noisy world around you, you can set the headphones to Transparent mode so you can hear the sounds around you even when you’re wearing headphones. Unlike the Q20, they’re compatible with an app that has a graphic equalizer and presets to customize the sound. They also support multi-device pairing, so you can stay connected to your phone and computer at the same time.
Anker Soundcore Life Q35
Cost – 7,999 rubles.
Soundcore Life Q35 are good budget headphones that combine both decent sound quality and great design. They have 40mm dynamic drivers and support both AAC and aptXSoundcore Life audio codecs, so they’re good for both listening to music and streaming. There’s also Hybrid ANC Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, so you can hear everything clearly around you without removing the headphones.
The ergonomic design and soft cushions are made of faux leather, and the battery lasts up to 60 hours of music playback. Soundcore Life Q35 also support fast charging. Tracks and incoming messages/calls are controlled thanks to the touchpad. The main and perhaps only significant downside (and it’s not for everyone) is that these headphones aren’t really suitable for gaming.
JBL Tune 760NC
Cost – 6,999 rubles.
JBL Tune 760NC are great for calls. These lightweight overhead headphones have a built-in microphone with better recording quality than the Anker Soundcore Life Q30, so your voice will sound clear and intelligible, albeit a little thin. It also does a good job of separating your voice from moderate background noise, so you can be heard next to a busy road or in a shopping center, though you may be drowned out by louder background noise like a passing truck or subway train. Their ANC does a reasonably good job of cutting out mid- to high-range noise, such as office chatter or PC fan noise, but not as good at isolating you from the low rumble of bus or airplane engines.
They have a slightly bass-heavy sound profile that will give genres like hip-hop and EDM a little extra punch and momentum. The rest of the range is well balanced, making them suitable for listening to most music. However, they lack sound customization features. Fortunately, they last just over 40 hours on a single charge with ANC enabled, so you can use them for most of the work week before needing a recharge.
They’ll last for just over 40 hours on a single charge with ANC enabled, so you can use them for most of the work week before needing a recharge.
Sony WH-CH520
Cost – 5,999 rubles.
Patch earbuds are generally less popular than other types of headphones, and compared to overhead headphones like the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless, the Sony WH-CH520 barely block out any noise. However, they do have a few advantages over the Q20. They support pairing with multiple devices, which means you can stay connected to your phone and computer at the same time. They also have an app with sound customization features, so you can customize your sound profile. The headphones last more than 52 hours, so you don’t have to charge them every day.
The built-in microphone has good recording quality, especially for Bluetooth headphones, so your voice sounds clear and natural on the phone. Unfortunately, it can’t separate your voice from background noise as effectively as the JBL Tune 760NC’s microphone, so they’re best for calls in quiet places. These headphones are pretty well made, but they don’t feel particularly premium or durable. Still, they fit easily on your head and have a more portable design than the other overhead headphones listed here. You can also fold down the ear cushions to make them easier to put in your bag.
The ear cushions can be folded down to make them more convenient to put in your bag.
Marshall Major IV
Cost from RUB 9,999.
These headphones can be called budget only if they are discounted. On average, they cost around 14,000 rubles. Nevertheless, it would be a crime not to say a few words about them.
These are probably one of the best, if not the best, wireless headphones in this price range.
The headphones have large 40mm dynamic drivers. Connectivity is either wired or via Bluetooth 5.0, and there’s support for aptX and AAC codecs. There’s a SharePlay mode that lets you share your music with other headphones via Bluetooth, which is pretty handy.
They hold a charge for up to 80 hours, and with fast charging, you can charge them in just 15 minutes and get up to 15 hours of music playback.
