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The 10 Best Wireless Headphones at £50 or less as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 · Reviewed by the Pickarank team · Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best wireless headphones at £50 or less you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money — with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Anker Soundcore Q20i

8.5Best overall
Check price on Amazon ≈ £40
Best value

Philips H4205

8.0Best on-ear value
Check price on Amazon ≈ £35
Also great

JBL Tune 520BT

8.2Best for battery
Check price on Amazon ≈ £40

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often — tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these wireless headphones at £50 or less

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) — how well each headphones does its core job.
  • Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Wireless Headphones at £50 or lessScoreBest forNoise cancellingApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Anker Soundcore Q20i8.5Best overallANC over-ear£40View Price
2Sony WH-CH5208.3Best sound (no ANC)On-ear (no ANC)£45View Price
3JLab JBuds Lux ANC8.2Best ANC at £50 or lessANC over-ear£50View Price
4JBL Tune 520BT8.2Best for batteryOn-ear (no ANC)£40View Price
5Soundcore by Anker H30i8.1Best foldableOn-ear (no ANC)£35View Price
6Philips H42058.0Best on-ear valueOn-ear (no ANC)£35View Price
7Sony WH-CH510 (refresh)8.0Best lightweightOn-ear (no ANC)£35View Price
8Majority Tahoe ANC7.9Best cheap ANCANC over-ear£40View Price
9JBL Tune 510BT7.9Best compactOn-ear (no ANC)£30View Price
10Edifier W820NB7.8Best ultra-budget ANCANC over-ear£35View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

Anker Soundcore Q20i

8.5Our number one pick.

The Soundcore Q20i are the best all-round headphones at £50 or less, with hybrid ANC, big customisable sound and a colossal 40+ hour battery. They are bass-heavy out of the box, but the ANC, battery and value are excellent.

Sound: 8.4ANC: 8.2Battery: 9.4Value: 9.4
Pros
  • Hybrid ANC for the price
  • Huge battery
  • Customisable EQ
Cons
  • Bass-heavy default
  • Plasticky build
Check price on Amazon≈ £40
2
Best sound (no ANC)

Sony WH-CH520

8.3A superb runner-up.

Sony's WH-CH520 deliver the brand's clear, balanced sound, multipoint and a 50-hour battery in a tiny, light on-ear at £50 or less. They lack ANC, but the sound, battery and portability are excellent.

Sound: 8.6ANC: 7.0Battery: 9.0Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Clear balanced Sony sound
  • Multipoint
  • 50-hour battery
Cons
  • No ANC
  • Firm on-ear fit
Check price on Amazon≈ £45
3
Best ANC at £50 or less

JLab JBuds Lux ANC

8.2Rounds out our top three.

JLab's JBuds Lux ANC squeeze adaptive ANC, spatial audio and a long battery into a plush over-ear at exactly £50, remarkable budget ANC value. The sound benefits from EQ, but for cheap ANC they are excellent.

Sound: 8.0ANC: 8.2Battery: 8.8Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Adaptive ANC at £50
  • Plush comfy fit
  • Long battery
Cons
  • Needs EQ tuning
  • Plasticky
Check price on Amazon≈ £50
4
Best for battery

JBL Tune 520BT

8.2A standout in the upper half.

JBL's Tune 520BT pair fun Pure Bass sound with a huge 57-hour battery and quick charging at a low price, great value on-ears. They skip ANC and are bass-forward, but the battery and value are excellent.

Sound: 8.2ANC: 7.0Battery: 9.2Value: 9.2
Pros
  • 57-hour battery
  • Fun punchy sound
  • Quick charge
Cons
  • No ANC
  • Bass-forward
Check price on Amazon≈ £40
5
Best foldable

Soundcore by Anker H30i

8.1A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Soundcore H30i are foldable on-ear headphones with big bass, app EQ and a 70-hour battery at a low price, handy for travel. They lack ANC, but the battery, EQ and value are good.

Sound: 8.0ANC: 7.0Battery: 9.2Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Foldable and light
  • 70-hour battery
  • App EQ
Cons
  • No ANC
  • Bass-heavy
Check price on Amazon≈ £35
6
Best on-ear value

Philips H4205

8.0Great value in the middle of the pack.

Philips' H4205 are light on-ear wireless headphones with a bass-boost button, decent sound and a 29-hour battery at a low price, a solid everyday budget pick. They lack ANC, but for value they are good.

Sound: 7.8ANC: 7.0Battery: 8.6Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Affordable
  • Bass-boost button
  • Light and comfy
Cons
  • No ANC
  • Basic build
Check price on Amazon≈ £35
7
Best lightweight

Sony WH-CH510 (refresh)

8.0A dependable pick if the price is right.

Sony's WH-CH510 are extremely light on-ear headphones with clear sound and a 35-hour battery at a budget price, comfortable for long wear. They lack ANC and multipoint, but the comfort and value are good.

Sound: 8.0ANC: 6.8Battery: 8.6Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Very light and comfy
  • Clear sound
  • 35-hour battery
Cons
  • No ANC
  • No multipoint
Check price on Amazon≈ £35
8
Best cheap ANC

Majority Tahoe ANC

7.9Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Majority's Tahoe headphones offer functional ANC, Bluetooth multipoint and a long battery at a very low price, a cheap way into noise cancelling. The ANC and sound are basic, but for the price they are decent value.

Sound: 7.8ANC: 7.8Battery: 8.6Value: 9.0
Pros
  • ANC very cheaply
  • Multipoint
  • Long battery
Cons
  • Basic ANC
  • Plasticky
Check price on Amazon≈ £40
9
Best compact

JBL Tune 510BT

7.9A budget-friendly option worth a look.

JBL's Tune 510BT are compact, foldable on-ears with punchy Pure Bass sound and a 40-hour battery at a bargain price, a dependable cheap pick. They lack ANC, but for compact value they are good.

Sound: 8.0ANC: 6.8Battery: 8.8Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Compact and foldable
  • Punchy sound
  • 40-hour battery
Cons
  • No ANC
  • Bass-forward
Check price on Amazon≈ £30
10
Best ultra-budget ANC

Edifier W820NB

7.8Rounds out our top ten.

Edifier's W820NB pack hybrid ANC, hi-res support and a long battery at a rock-bottom price, the cheapest way to get ANC over-ears. The sound and build are basic, but for ultra-budget ANC they are good value.

Sound: 7.8ANC: 7.8Battery: 8.6Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Hybrid ANC cheaply
  • Hi-res support
  • Long battery
Cons
  • Basic sound
  • Plasticky
Check price on Amazon≈ £35

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the wireless headphones at £50 or less in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Anker Soundcore Q20i, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Sony WH-CH520 and JLab JBuds Lux ANC are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best wireless headphones at £50 or less without overthinking it, the Anker Soundcore Q20i is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £40

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