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Tom's Guide
30-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
I test noise-canceling headphones for a living — here's my top picks under $100
"The best noise-canceling headphones often come with higher prices, and more premium feature sets." That's something I might have said a few years ago, but they're now more accessible than ever thanks to some great budget options. While there are some truly standout models that cost $400 or more, there are a handful of headphones under $100 that deliver good sound and good noise cancelation. If you're looking to spend as little as possible for a pair of headphones that can block out the world, there are some great values to be had. Here are three sub-$100 ANC headphones that I've tested that give you everything you need. The 1More Sonoflow Pro deliver features that you'd normally expect from something more premium at a price you can afford. They're a light pair of headphones with lovely soft padding, which means they're comfortable over long periods of time. The physical controls are easy to use, and easy to find when you can't see them. Which is good, given they're going to live on your head. The sound is good, with a welcoming sonic experience that offers clear details. There's still plenty of bass though, and the mids are well represented, too. For less than $90 they're a great option if you're looking for something nice and cheap that still offers noise canceling for the train. 1More is no stranger to a great pair of budget headphones, and the Sonoflow Pro are a great example of what to expect. They're comfortable, sound good, and offer very solid ANC for a price that's not going to break the bank. There have to be some sacrifices made on the alter of price when it comes to headphones this cheap — in the case of the JBuds Lux ANC, it's a lack of protective hardcase. Other than that you're getting a pair of super comfortable headphones that don't cost loads of money while offering a 70-hour battery life and ANC that's much better than you'd expect for the price. They sound good too, with some great bassy rumble to keep them engaging while listening. That low price makes sure you won't pay too much either — if you can live without a hard case, these are a wallet- and ear-pleasing sub-$100 option. The folding JBuds Lux ANC bring more premium features to a budget price point. They're a light and comfortable pair of headphones that also happen to sound really good — and they fold up nice and small so that they can fit inside your backpack. There's something different about the Space One, and that's their wonderful sense of style. Where headphones at this price usually settle for a standard-looking black or gray chassis that wouldn't inspire anyone, the Space One feature a design that makes them look unlike anything else. There are fun colors, sleek metallic accents, and sturdy feeling plastic throughout to make sure you feel like you've got your money's worth. They sound good, and feature a comfortable fit thanks to some lovely soft padding foam. 40 hours of battery is good too, especially when the ANC is turned on. Physical controls round out a great budget over-ears package. We gave them a solid 4-star rating when we reviewed them, and they still hold up as one of the best cheap wireless headphones. The Soundcore Space One offer some great features for a very solid price. Their ANC is excellent, blocking out loads of noise in busy places, and they sound good thanks to some great audio tuning. The Soundcore app is a useful way to dial in their sound as well, thanks to an EQ.
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Bose QuietComfort headphones have crashed to their lowest ever price, but I'd still get these $47 headphones this Prime Day instead
We're tracking the best Prime Day deals live so you don't have to. Through tomorrow (Friday 11), we're vetting deals as they come in. Many of the best over-ear headphone Prime Day deals include lowest ever prices this year. For example, you can get the Bose QuietComfort for just $199 at Amazon, down from $349. However, I don't know about you, but my purse strings are extra tight this year. I want to save as much money as I possibly can. I have only one recommendation, and it's not snagging the Bose QuietComfort while they're at their lowest ever price. It's going back to basics and getting the JLab JBuds Lux ANC, $47 on Amazon... the only pair of budget headphones I've ever recommended. I've only ever recommended one pair of over-ear budget headphones, and it's these. What sets the JLabs JBuds Lux ANC apart from other budget cans? Well, for starters, they don't sound like a burning dumpster fire. The JBuds Lux ANC have delicious bass, non-tinny mids, and non-pinchy treble. I absolutely adore these headphones and this price is tough to beat. The JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones seem too good to be true. Great sound quality, really comfortable cups, 70 hours battery, app control, and amazing ANC, for just $47? You'd best believe it. In my review of the JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones, I wrote, "The new techno house offering from my current obsession band Confidence Man, 'Let Them Bells Ring', pounded through the drivers with such groove that I wanted to stop mid-walk and start boogie-ing". Usually budget headphones sound... well, to put it nicely, usually budget headphones sound less than ideal. True, the JBuds struggle with a touch of muffled bass, but this isn't an individual issue. When I tested out the QuietComfort headphones, I wrote in my phone's notes: "bass sounds muffled?". It's true! Although the ANC is second-to-none, the Bose QuietComfort sound isn't $349 worth of quality. It's merely good. For $349, I expect more than good. I expect phenomenal. I want to feel immersed and overtaken by the sensational magic of my music. I don't want to be merely pleased. I want to be blown away. Which is why I can't recommend them over the JLab JBuds Lux ANC. This Prime Day, I think you should save your money and get the JLab headphones. You'd keep $152 — imagine what you could do with that extra cash. Don't forget to check out our Prime Day live blog for the best deals, and all the stuff you can get for free on Amazon this Prime Day.
