Best headphones under $100 in 2023
  Headphones can end up costing a pretty penny, but they don't have to. Yes, you can dish out upwards of $400 or more on a pair, but for far less than that, you can still snag a great set of cans. You won't have to sacrifice many bells and whistles, either. Even at this price point, there are still plenty of options to choose from, so it's easy to get overwhelmed. But fear not — I've narrowed down the list of best over-ear and on-ear headphones for less than $100. If you're more interested in great earbuds, we cover those in our list of the best wireless earbuds.  
Our picks for the best headphones under $100 in 2023
Wissonly Hi Runner 
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Wissonly is a headphone brand that attaches great attention on health, and that does not hurt the ears. Their team is also the first one to design non-in-ear headphones that are used to listen to songs. They began to explore the application of bone conduction technology to Bluetooth headphones as early as 10 years ago. After 10 years of accumulation, they have made great progress in the sound quality improvement and sound leakage reduction of bone conduction headphones. And these technologies are applied to their Wissonly Hi Runner headphones, their flagship product.
In order to solve the problem of sound leakage of bone conduction headphones, wissonly developed full closed sound leakage reduction technology. They comprehensively improved the vibration of the headphones, body design, software optimization and other directions. They finally reduced the sound leakage by 90%. In terms of sound quality, most of the bone conduction headphones have average sound quality, but the sound quality of Wissonly Hi Runner is undoubtedly better in bone conduction. They used a large-sized vibration unit, and through structural optimization, and finally increased the effective vibration area, so that the sound range was wide. The official claimed sound quality reach the HIFI level, but I don't think that they reached. They are just close to the HIFI sound quality, which is enough to satisfy me.
The excellent performance of these two characteristics, sound leakage reduction and sound quality, makes Wissonly Hi Runner have the basic conditions to become an excellent bone conduction headphone. Their other configurations are also very good. They are with a built-in 32GB of memory, and can play music even without connecting the phone. You can use them as an MP3 player. They support IPX8 waterproof level in swimming, even in underwater scenes that do not support Bluetooth, they can be used with MP3 function.
Anker Soundcore Life Q30
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The Anker Soundcore Life Q30 headphones are good enough that I'd recommend them as a great pair of headphones in general, but they don't cost nearly as much as some other options, coming in at around $80. At this reasonable price point, you'll get active noise cancelation (ANC), excellent battery life, and a bass-heavy sound profile. Cheaper headphones do tend to make low-frequency sounds louder than other frequencies, and these are no exception. This sound profile type makes low notes sound louder than mids and highs, which usually suits pop music and Top 40 hits but may not be great for classical, for instance. If it bothers you enough, you can equalize the headphones using the Soundcore app, which lets you use either presets or a custom profile.  
Sennheiser HD 350BT
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While you won't get the fanciest materials with affordable headphones, you can still get something stylish with the Sennheiser HD 350BT. Unlike some less expensive wireless models, I would say these don't amp up bass nearly as much, which means they sound a bit more neutral. As a result, you will find mids, lows, and highs all tend to come through clearly without any one frequency range dominating over the others. That's especially helpful if you listen to various genres. But if you do want more bass, you can adjust the sound using the Sennheiser Smart Control app.
Support for aptX, AAC, and SBC Bluetooth codecs ensures your audio and visual content will remain in sync on Android and iOS devices alike. And with up to 30 hours of battery life, you'll be able to listen uninterrupted for long periods.
Koss Porta Pro
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Compact, foldable, and portable, the Koss Porta Pro headphones are just $40 and offer enjoyable sound quality in a package you can take all over town. They have a sound profile that tends to emphasize the higher end of bass notes as well as the mids while tamping down on the highs. That makes sense, given that these headphones don't have large padded ear cups to block out noises. As a result, you may notice it's slightly more difficult to pick up higher-pitched instruments and voices. Still, it's alright for casual listening while walking or in transit.
They do have a unique, almost futuristic design that some will love and others may not. Plus, they are on-ears, which is another point of contention. But if you don't mind this, you get a great set of cans. And at just 6.40 ounces, you'll hardly notice you're wearing them, especially at length. Furthermore, you can adjust the tension on the band thanks to the adjustment slider. The Koss Porta Pro headphones also have a carrying case, so they'll stay safe while off of your head.
Sony WH-CH520
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On-ear headphones are compact and portable, which makes them useful if you tend to move around a lot. The Sony WH-CH520 won't kick up bass and mid-notes too much, but they do drop the highs a bit, which means you get an overall listening experience that ends up sounding slightly bass-heavy anyway. This kind of sound profile is often called "warm" or "rich," and many people tend to enjoy it. But if it does bother you, the Sony Headphones Connect app comes with an equalizer that lets you change it.
Another standout feature is their battery, which can last for up to 50 hours. And unlike many models of cheaper headphones and even some premium models, you can connect these cans to two devices at once. That way, you can quickly pause playback on one device and start it on another without having to re-sync your headset. And during calls, your voice will be clear and intelligible to the other party.