The Best Cheap Headphones to Buy in 2019

The perfect pair of cheap on-ear headphones. They sound great and won't break the bank. Even better, you get plenty of listening time and they're comfortable too.

Ideal for those that love plenty of bass in their music, these wired earbuds are easy to fit and people around you won't be able to hear your music too. They certainly won't make your wallet wince either. Admittedly, we sometimes found that the treble sounded a little sharp, but at under £30 these are great value for money.

This really is the best pair of cheap in-ear wireless headphones you can buy. Whether you love classical or drum and bass, you'll get a sound that's balanced with plenty of treble and bass. Even better, there's no sound isn't audible to those around you, so if you're commuting you won't annoy everyone with your music! Comfortable to wear, they'll give you up to 8 hours listening time from one charge too.

These individual earbuds are one of the cheapest pairs of totally wireless headphones on the market. There are a few compromises to ensure they can be so affordable; you'll only get 3.5 hours of listening time from one charge and there's a distinct lack of bass in the sound. That said they're an inexpensive way to really go wire-free.

Looking for a pair of Bluetooth headphones ideal for exercise that won’t break the bank? The Goji Sport GSFINBT18 are the ideal buy. These wireless in-ear headphones are comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and they sound great too. At £29.99, they’re perfect for anyone on a limited budget. One full charge gives up to five hours listening time and the winged ear tips mean they stay put even when exercising.

These wireless on-ear headphones sound good with a clear, balanced sound. They even feature noise cancelling technology to help block out surrounding noise, which is pretty remarkable when they'll only set you back just shy of £50. While they're comfortable to wear for long periods of time, we did find the headband was stiff to adjust and if we bent our head too far forwards, the headphones easily fell off.

These wireless on-ear headphones sound great and don't need regular charging. The SkullCandy Riff Wireless is the perfect buy as it offers 12 hours of listening time from one charge. Even better, just 10 minutes charging gives two hours of listening time - great if you're on your way out and notice the battery is low. They sound clear and detailed, although we did find that the bass lacks definition.

With a flexible collar that sits on the base of your neck and short cables joining the earbuds to this collar, the Skullcandy Method Wireless are great cheap wireless headphones for power walkers because they stay secure and make it easy to pop out your earbuds without the fear of losing them. They also sound great and offer nine hours of listening time.