Best cheap headphones deals 2020: wireless, noise-cancelling and more

Beats X wireless earbuds £110 £29.99 at Currys (save £80)
Bluetooth earphones don’t get much easier to use than this, particularly for iPhone owners. Wireless performance is great, they’re an easy fit and the sound is decent.View Deal

AKG Y500 Wireless £129 £69 at Richer Sounds (save £60)
"Juggling good sound quality, clever features, durable build quality and attractive design in equal measure is no mean feat, but AKG pulls it off while making it look easy" – that's what we said of them under intense review. Five stars, What Hi-Fi? Award winnerView Deal

AKG N60NC ANC £200 £111 at Amazon (save £89)
"They are compact, convenient and affordable - in fact, they're one of the best wireless headphones we've heard at the money". That's what we said of these great cans on review – and that was at the asking price of £200.
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Sony WH-CH700N ANC £150 £75 at Amazon (save £75)
Wireless playback via Bluetooth with NFC pairing, active noise cancelling and up to 35 hours of battery life, plus a ten minute charge will keep them going for an hour. In typical Sony style, they sound very decent too! Four starsView Deal

Sony WH-CH710N ANC £130 £77 at John Lewis (save £51)
Spending £2 more gets you the newest version of the 700N headphones above. We haven't tested this model but they promise an upgrade over their predecessors, which we'd take a punt on for only £2!View Deal

Sony WH-1000XM3 ANC £330 £219 at Amazon (save £111)
2020 Award winner. These superb Sonys may now have a successor in the form of the new WH-1000XM4, but these are still excellent buys – especially for their price, which is the lowest we've seen.
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Bose QC 35 II ANC £330 £209 at Peter Tyson (save £121)
Prefer Bose? The Sonys above may sound a little superior, but if you're happy to sacrifice that last little bit of sonic ability in the name of added comfort and a much cheaper price, these Boses have to be serious contenders. Four starsView Deal

Libratone Q Adapt ANC £220 £73 at Amazon (save £147)
Their clean, easy-going and smooth performance may not be the best on the market rhythmically (as we said in our review, when these headphones were £220), but we're big fans of their stylish, compact build and feature-full control app.
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Bowers & Wilkins PI3 sports £170 £99 at Sevenoaks (save £71)
These brilliant five-star buds are now down by £71 and well worth your attention whether you intend to use them for running, watching TV or just mooching about. Rain, splash and sweat resistant and available in blue, gold and space grey.View Deal

Bose SoundSport Wireless £140 £99 at Hughes (save £41)
Looking for a great pair of wireless headphones for the gym or running? These Bose in-ears are an excellent option with brilliant sound quality and solid battery life. 
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Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless £349 £300 (save £49)
These superb-sounding Sennheiser wireless noise-cancelling headphones only serve to further enhance Sennheiser’s momentum in the headphone market. They're excellent all-rounders, and we haven't seen them discounted by this much before.View Deal

Beats Solo 3 Wireless £180 £125 at Amazon (save £55)
Not the most subtle headphones out there, but with impressive wireless technology, a stylish design and this £55-off saving, those shortcomings can be quickly overlooked. Amazon is offering the deal on all nine colourways, so the choice is yours.View Deal

RHA TrueConnect 2 £129.95 £99.95 at RHA (£30 off)
The TrueConnect 2 have one of the longest battery lives of any wireless earbuds around. You’ll get nine hours of continuous use before juicing up from the carry case, which doubles as a portable charger. Packing nearly an extra four full charges, it’ll last you a very long time indeed…View Deal

Galaxy Buds Live £179 £95 at Amazon (save £84)
This 36% off deal is only applicable for the Mystic White colourway, but if that still suits, this is a great deal on a pair of Samsung's newest (and most intriguingly shaped) Galaxy buds.View Deal

Sony WF-XB700 £129 £59 at Richer Sounds (save £70)
We haven't tested these sporty Sonys yet, but a) we currently have them in for review and so far our impressions are positive, and b) their specs are very good for sporty buds of this price (18-hour battery life, IPX4 rating...) Deal is also at John Lewis and Currys.View Deal

Beats Powerbeats Pro £220 £159 at John Lewis (save £59)
We're fans of the Powerbeats Pros for a number of reasons. Build quality is excellent, as is their fit and list of useful features. These true wireless earbuds come into their own for exercise, so this new low price shouldn't be sniffed at – and you might want to put those fitness workouts to good use and move fast if you want a pair.View Deal

Sony WF-SP700N £179 £74.95 at Amazon (save £105)
A more budget pair of Sony wireless earbuds that are aimed at sporty types, thanks to the waterproof and splashproof design, 3-hour battery life and Google Assistant voice control. Now over £100 off.View Deal

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 £100 £79.95 at Amazon (save £20)
What Hi-Fi? Award winners, the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1s deliver one of the most detailed sound performances we’ve heard at this price point. Enough said.
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Urbanista Paris £100 £53.53 at Amazon (save £46)
Get a big saving on these noice-cancelling true wireless earbuds, which sport a generous 20 hour battery life (5 hours in the buds, plus 3 more charges from the case), IPX3 water-resistant design, voice control support via Siri and Google, and Qi wireless charging support.View Deal

Apple AirPods 2 (2019) £159 £124.37 at Amazon (save £35)
Technically and sonically better than before, the second generation AirPods offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality. This model has the standard charging case. Four starsView Deal

AirPods 2 + Wireless Charging Case £199 £157 at Amazon (save £42)
Prefer to have the wireless charging case? You can still make a saving with £42 off the retail price at Amazon UK.View Deal

Bose Soundsport Free £180 £129 at Amazon (save £51)
Essentially a true wireless version of Bose's superlative SoundSport in-ears, these buds are sweat- and water-proof, have a 15-hour battery life, and a sound that is nothing short of marvellous for a pair of sports earbuds at this price.  
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay E8 £275 £80 at Amazon (save £195)
A very chic set of truly wireless buds from B&O. While they have been superseded by the 2.0 version (which offers Qi wireless charging support and a slightly longer battery life) you still get two additional four-hour charges from the stylish leather case.View Deal

JBL Reflect Flow £130 £89.99 at Argos (save £60)
In our five-star review we praised the Reflect Flow's detail, musicality and strong bass depth. They also deliver a solid fit and long battery life, perfect for those evening runs. Expect up to 10 hours per charge, with an extra 20 from the case. Five stars
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Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd (wired) £69 £55 at Richer Sounds (save £14)
Chirpy-sounding and relatively cheap, the Soul Byrds are a superb pair of affordable in-ear headphones. Now a tenner off. Five stars

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AKG K92 over-ears (wired) £50 £42 at Amazon (save £8)
"AKG strikes gold with these great value headphones" is what we said when they were £50! Now they're reduced, these detailed, smooth and rhythmically sound over-ears are the best budget wired headphones currently available to buy. Five starsView Deal

Beyerdynamic Amiron over-ear headphones £449 £399 at Sevenoaks
£50 off is a great deal, especially when you consider the Amiron launch price was closer to £500. There are definitely much cheaper headphones around, but if it's audio quality and a premium finish that you prize, look no further.View Deal