When it’s time to get away, a reliable pair of headphones is about as important as comfy shoes.
They help you instantly tune out the world and focus on a good distraction — whether that’s catching up on podcasts, finally listening to that audiobook you’ve had shelved for way too long (hello, Sandra Oh reading Pachinko), or just throwing on your go-to playlist.
We’re not even at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale yet and there are so many good deals on travel-friendly headphones you can have ready in your carry-on bag or at the bottom of your purse for those inevitable times you forget to charge your AirPods. Look below for some of the best headphones under $100 you can get now.
Travel Headphones Under $100 at Amazon
Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise-Canceling Headphones, $40 with Prime
As somebody who tests a lot of audio gear, I can tell you hybrid active noise-canceling headphones are the only way to go if you really want to focus on your sounds. This technology uses tiny microphones on the inside and outside of the ear cups to create sound waves in frequencies that cancel out the background noise around you. They still let you hear announcements and anyone talking directly to you but block out chatter and white noise.
When PEOPLE tested noise-canceling headphones, these ones from Soundcore were some of our favorites. We found them to be comfortable, lightweight, and pack impressive sound quality with 40 hours of listening on a charge. They can even fit into your tote bag for days at the office or errand runs.
Apple EarPods Wired Earbuds
I’ve tried to get my wife into wireless headphones so many times, but she clings to Apple’s classic wired earbuds like her life depends on it. These things can be stuffed into even the smallest belt bag and are handy for air travel because the little infotainment screens on planes are one of the only places you’ll still find a 3.5mm aux port. You can also plug them into most tablets and into newer iPhones using Apple’s handy adapter.
Beats Studio Buds Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds
My wireless Beats Powerbeats are my go-tos for grocery shopping and runs, and they’ve been going strong for almost four years now. You can snag a pair of the even smaller Beats Studio Buds for $50 off right now and enjoy the convenience of popping them in and out during your travel days. These have active noise canceling and the palm-size travel case charges them every time you put them inside.
Shop even more travel-friendly headphones under $100 at Amazon below, including a pair of headphones that fold up for easy packing.
Beribes Bluetooth Headphones
Sony WH-CH520 Bluetooth Headphones
JBL Tune Bluetooth Headphones
Treblab U5 Hybrid Active Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones
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