Headphones Under 250 in 2023 – Specs and Features

Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X – Good for Recording & Monitoring & All Playback Devices

Specs: over-ear, closed-back design, dimension: 6.65″ x 3.94″ x 7.68″, weight: 12.3 ounces, frequency response: 5 – 40kHz, impedance: 47.8 ohms, sound pressure level (SPL): 100 dB SPL (1mW/500Hz), sound coupling to the ear: circumaural (around the ear), cable & plug: 3m or 1.8m straight cable/detachable with 3-pin mini XLR & stereo jack (3.5mm & 6.35 adapter), earcups: housing are completely closed, primary use: recording/monitoring/live-performance
Features: wired, sound properties: powerful & vibrant/sound insulation events undesired artifacts on the recording track, outstanding passive isolation, maximum wearing comfort, durable and robust material, hard-wiring, minimalist design & excellent workmanship

Cleer Audio Alpha 

Colors: midnight blue, stone
Specs: over-ear, dimension: 8.78″ x 7.13″ x 2.72″, weight: 10.2 ounces, driver: 40mm ironless drivers charging type: USB type C, app: Cleer+ app (customizable performance, battery life: 35 hours
Features: wireless, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX(TM), quick charge: 10 minutes get 4 hours, adaptive noise cancellation, ambient awareness, built-in microphone: beamforming mics (clear voice call with Qualcomm’s cVc (Clear Voice Capture) technology,

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X – Open-Back Studio Mixing Headphones

Specs: over-ear, open-back design, dimension: 6.65″ x 3.94″ x7.68″, weight: 12.2 ounces, frequency response: 5 – 40kHz,, impedance: 48 ohms, sound pressure level (SPL): 100 dB SPL (1mW/500Hz), cable: 3 meters or 1.8 straight cable & detachable, earpad material: velours, earcups: housings are open so they retain air and sound permeability, primary use: mixing/mastering/streaming
Features: sound properties: detailed & spacious & transparent, superb wearing comfort, hard-wearing, durable & robust workmanship, replaceable part: yes
What’s in the box: Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X, 1.8m (5.9ft) & 3.0m (9.8ft) min-XLR-KABEL (mini stereo jack 3.5mm), 1.4″ adapter (6.35mm), drawstring bag

Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless

Spec: over-ear, dimension: 7.8″ x 6.7″ x 1.78″, weight 10.7 ounces, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 (support profile A2DP/AVRCP/HSP/HFP), audio codec (support SBC/aptX™/aptX™ LL/ AAC), connectivity (Bluetooth/Analog (mini jack)/USB-C)
Features: wireless, active noise-canceling (3 different modes), Alexa voice assistant, smart play & pause, smart control app, built-in equalizer, foldable, extreme comfort with soft ear pads, 17 hours of playtime

Jabra Elite 85H

Specs: on-ear, dimension: 11.14″ x 9.37″ x 3.43″, weight: 10.4 ounces, playtime: 36 hours (ANC on), charge time:< 2 hours, Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth profile: HSP v1.2/HFP v1.7/A2DP v1.3/AVRCP v1.6/PBAP v1.1/SPP v1.2, audio format: SBC/AAC, operation range: 10 meters, materials (outside): fabric/leatherette (PU)/PC (ABS)
Features: wireless, digital hybrid active noise-canceling with SmartSound, fast charge: 5-minutes get 5 hours, built-in 8 microphones, multi-connection, water-resistant, Alexa built-in, voice assistant: Alexa/Siri/Google Assistant, equalizer: Jabra sound + app

Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro: Perfect for studio monitoring headphones

Specs: fit-type: over-ear, semi-open design (low noise level),  circum-aural (around the ear) ear pads frequency response: 5 – 35 kHz, impedance: 250 ohms, sound pressure level (SPL): 96dB, cable: 3 m coiled, earpieces together with a single-sided connecting cable
Features: sound quality: (Neutral, relaxed, relatively spatial, more restrained bass, transparent), replaceable parts, Soft ear pads and adjustable, sliding

V-MODA Crossfade 2 Wireless –  X Authentic Hendrix Special Edition

Specs: fit-type: over-ear, dimension: 3.30″ x 5.80″ x 7.70″, weight: 12.8 ounces, driver: 50mm dual-diaphragm, frequency response: 5 – 40kHz, speaker sensitivity: 100dB @ 1kHz 1mW, mic sensitivity: -42dB @ 1kHz, battery capacity: 430mAh, full charge time: 100 minutes,
Features: wireless, Bluetooth, Bluetooth range: 33 feet, sound profile: deep bass/vivid mids/wide 3d soundstage, hi-res audio, playtime: 14 hours, cushions and steel flex headband adapt to your head, supreme comfort, foldable, noise-isolate, carry case included in the box

Sennheiser RS 175 – Wireless Headphones for TV under 250 USD

Specs: over-ear, closed-back, circumaural design, dimension: 9.3″ x 5.9″ x 11.6″, weight: 10.9 ounces, frequency response: 17 – 22 kHz, sound pressure level (SPL): 114dB at 1kHz, total harmonic distortion: <3%
Features: wireless, transmission range: up to 100 meters, bass boost & surround sound listening modes, main control on headphones, signal-to-ratio: ALC 85 dBA at 1 Vrms / MLC ≥ 90 dBA, easy to set up, enables switch: dynamic bass/virtual surround sound, support: analog / digital audio inputs
Transmitter: carrier frequencies: 2.4 – 2.48 GHz,  multi-receiver transmission

Beyerdynamic MMX300 (2nd Gen) – Professional Gaming Headset & Multimedia

Specs: fit-type: over-ear, closed-back, dimension: 3.0″ x 3.0″ x 6.0″, weight: 11.7 ounces, frequency response: 5 – 35kHz, impedance: 32 ohms, sound pressure level (SPL): 96dB
Features: wired, full function control with wired remote, spacious sound, optimized voice transmission (perfect communication), crystal clear sound, noise-canceling microphones, replaceable earpads & headband

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro – Multi-System Gaming Headsets – Best Wired Gaming Headsets

Specs: over-ear, dimension: 7.58″ x 7.37″ x 3.44, weight: 2.57 pounds,
Features: wired, sounding: 360-degree spatial audio (immersive surround sound)/hi-res audio (built-in amplifier)/rich soundscape,  multi-system connect: easily switching between 2 devices and save you from swapping cable, noise-canceling mic: ClearCast Gen 2 mic silences background noise, comfort-max system: height-adjustable rotating earcups/flexible suspension band & pivoting hangers for a perfect fit, Pro-Grade parametric EQ
GameDAC: Gen 2 (ultra-low levels of noise and distortion),  chip: ESS Sabre Quad-DAC ( elevates audio resolution to a sublime 96kHz/24-Bit for 50x more detailed sound)
In the box: 2 x USB-C to USB-A cables, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headphones with retractable microphone, GameDAC Gen 2, main headset cable, microphone pop filter

ASTRO A50 Wireless Gaming Headphones

Specs (Headsets): ear coupling: over-ear, transducer principle: open-air, dimension: 8.5″ x 4.24″ x 1.14″, weight (w/o cable): 317 grams, driver: 40mm neodymium magnet, frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz, SPL: 118dB @1kHz, battery type: Lithium Polymer single cell, microphone: 6.0mm uni-directional
Features: wireless (2.4GHz), operation range: 49 feet, battery life: up to 15 hours, standby battery life: around 20 months
In the box: A50 wireless sets with Lithium Polymer, ASTRO wireless (Xbox (TM) or PlayStation) base station, transmitter/charging stand, 1.0m micro USB cable, 1.0m optical cable, product documentation

ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Wired Headset + MixAmp Pro TR with Dolby Audio for PS5

Headphones Specs: over-ear, dimension: 5.39″ x 3.14″ x 1.49″, weight: 369g (w/0 cable), connector: 3.5mm mini-stereo & PC splitter, mic: Boom mic 6.0mm Uni-directional, transducer principle: dynamic open 40mm sound driver tuned for gaming, frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz, nominal impedance: 48 ohms
MixAmp Pro TR Specs: dimension: 5.4″ x 3.14″ x 1.4″, weight: 296g, sound power out: 100 dB SPL, USB 2.0 full, total harmonic distortion: < 0.05% @0dbFS, signal-to-noise ration: >70dB
Features: compatible platform: PS4/PS5/PC/Mac, tuned with Astro Audio V2: tuned for gaming, Astro command center software, ASTRO MixAmp Pro TR: for serious live streamers, Mod Kit Ready, game & voice balance
In the box: A40 TR headset, MixAmp Pro TR, 2.0 A40 inline mute cable, 3m Toslink optical cable, 3m micro-USB cable, quickstart guide, 0.5m digital daisy chain cable

Jabra Evolve2 65

Specs: fit-type: on-ear, dimension: 8.5″ x 7.42″ x 2.2″, weight: 6.4 ounces, driver size: 40mm, connectivity: USB-A/USB-C, speaker sensitivity: 117dB @1mW-1kHz, frequency response: 20 – 20kHz, charging time: 90 minutes
Features: wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth profile: HSP v1.2/HFP v1.7/A2DP v1.3/AVRCP v1.6/PBAP v1.1/SPP v1.2, operation range: 30 meters, Bluetooth pairing list: up to 8 devices, simultaneous Bluetooth connection: 2, noise-canceling: passive (with enhanced memory foam padding), playtime: 37 hours (music)/35 hours(talk), super fast charge: 15-minutes get 8-hours, great call performance, UC-certification, enhanced sound, microphone type: 3 digital MEMS, charging stand: yes (optional), audio codec: SBC, user hearing protection: Jabra SafeTone_TM, , Jabra sound+

Grado SR225X Prestige Series Wired

Specs: on-ear, open-back design, dimension: 9.13″ x 7.95″ x 1.93″, weight: 9.9 ounces, drivers: 4th gen Grado tuned 44mm X series driver, impedance: 38ohms, frequency response: 20 – 22kHz, sound pressure level (at 1mW): 99.8dB
Features: wired, cable: upgraded braided twisting & kinkling, headband: extra cushioning & adjustable for a comfy fit, 8-conductor connecting cable with super-annealed copper wire for improved signal clarity & control

Sony WF-1000XM4

Specs: in-ear, dimension: 3.7″ x 2.56″ x 3.39″, weight: 4.6 ounces, playtime (with NC): 8 hours (single charge)/24 hours (with charging case), playtime (without NC): 12 hours (single charge)/36-hours (with charging case), microphone: Beam Forming Microphone
Features: noise-canceling, Bluetooth, codec supported: LDAC, auto speak-to-chat, water-resistance: IPX4, voice support: Alexa built-in, wireless charging: Qi technology, app: Sony|Headphones Connect, ergonomic design for a great fit, crystal-clear call quality, quick charge: 5-minutes get 1-hours, EQ customizable sound profile, stable Bluetooth connection, ambient sound control: yes, touch panel, wearing detection sensor

Jabra Elite 85t

Specs: fit-type: in-ear, seme-open design, dimension: 5.59″ x 4.37″ x 1.61″, weight: 6.5 ounces, speaker size: 12mm, charge time: 15 minutes get 1 hour,
Features: true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth 5.1, active noise-canceling: fully adjustable level of noise cancellation, HearThrouge: yes and adjustable, playtime (ANC on): 5.5 hours (earbuds)/25 hours (with charge case), 6-mic technology, crystal clear call, music equalizer: Jabra Sound+ app, voice assistant, Dust & Rain Resistant: IPX4, 3 sets of silicon Ear Gels

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Colors: white, graphite, bora purple
Specs: fit-type: in-ear, dimension: 1.97″ x 1.98″ x 1.09″, weight: 1.98 ounces, speaker: dynamic 2-way woofer & tweeter, battery capacity: 61mAh (buds)/500mAh (case),
Features: true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth, active noise-canceling, hi-fi sound, enhanced 360-degree sound, water/sweat-resistant: IPX7, HD voice technology, intelligent conversation mode, playtime (buds): 5 hours (ANC on)/8 hours (ANC off), perfect fit design: S/M/L ear tips
What’s in the box: 1 x pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, charging case, USB type C charging cable, S/M/L ear tips

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW, Model: ATH-ANC300TW

Specs: fit-type: in-ear, dimension: 7.00″ x 3.00″ x 2.00″, weight: 3.53 ounces, driver: 5.8mm with diamond-like carbon (DLC), frequency response: 20 – 25kHz, sensitivity: 106 dB/mW, impedance: 14 ohms, microphones: MEMS type
Features: active noise-canceling, quick hear-through, water-resistant: IPX2, battery life: 4.5 hours (earbuds)/18 hours (with charging case), charge time: 1 hour (earbuds)/ 2.5 hours (charge case), different size silicone ear tips in the box (XS/S/M/L)

LG Tone Free T90

Colors: white, black
Specs: fit-type: in-ear, dimension: 2.15″ x 2.15″ x 1.16″(case)/0.84″ x 1.09″ x 0.97″ (earbuds), weight: 0.18 ounces (each earbud)/1.58 ounces (case+earbuds), speaker: 11, battery capacity: Lithium-ion 390mAh (case), charging time: 2 hours Bluetooth codecs: adaptive aptX/AAC/SBC, fast charge: yes (5 minutes get 1 hour)
Features: true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth 5.3, enhanced adaptive ANC, microphones: 2 pairs (for calls)/2 pairs (for ANC), multi-point & multi-pairing: yes (pair up to 5 devices and connect 2 devices at the same time), water & sweat resistant level: IPX4, playtime: 8 hours (on earbuds)/24 hours (with charging case), support fast charging + wireless charging: yes, Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head tracking, high-quality audio, plug & wireless+, ambient & chat mode, support voice command: yes, UVnano+: yes, Dolby Atmos: yes, TalkThru: yes, ambient sound: yes, Tone companion app: yes

Beyerdynamic Free BYRD

Specs: fit-type: in-ear, dimension: 2.3″ x 5.4″ x 5″, weight: 9.6 ounces, frequency response: 10 – 22kHz, sensitivity: 106 dB/mW, Bluetooth 5.2, supported Bluetooth profiles: HSP/HFD/A2DP/AVRCP/AVCTP/SPP/RFCOMM/GAVDP/DEVICE ID
Features: active noise-canceling/transparency modes, playtime: 11 hours (earbuds)/ 30 hours (with case), fast charge: 10 minutes get 70 minutes, Bluetooth 5.2, supported Bluetooth codecs: adaptive atpX/AAC/SBC, water-resistant rating: IPX4, built-in microphone with Qualcomm cVc, sound personalization, Alexa built-in,  comfortable fit: 5 pairs of silicone ear tips(XS/S/M/L/XL)/3 pairs of memory foam ear tips (S/M/L), Google Fast Pair
In the box: Beyerdynamic Free BYRD, USB cable, 5 pairs of silicone tips, 3 pairs of foam tips, charging case

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3

Colors: white, black, graphite
Specs: fit-type: in-ear, dimension: 1.75″ x 2.76″ x 1.37″, weight: 10.6 ounces (with case), frequency response: 5 – 21 kHz (speaker)/100 – 10kHz (microphone), transducer principle: dynamic & closed-back, driver size: 7mm (TrueResponse), sound pressure level(SPL): 107dB SPL (1kHz/1mW), total harmonic distortion (THD): <0.08% (1kHz/94dB SPL), microphones principle: MEMS, battery capacity: 77mAh (earbuds)/850 – 950 mAh (charging case), charging time: 1.5 hours for a full charge
Features: true wireless earbuds, adaptive ANC/transparency mode, Bluetooth 5.2, water-resistant rating: IPX4, playtime: 7 hours (single charge on earbuds)/28 hours (with charging case), support Qi wireless charging, voice assistant, customizable touch controls, unrivaled high-fidelity sound: Sennheiser signature sound/TrueResponse transducer/aptX adaptive, ergonomic design: 4 sizes of ear tips/3 sizes of ear fins

Bose Sleepbuds II

Specs: in-ear, dimension: 0.5″ x 1.1″ x 0.98″, weight: 0.084 ounces/earbud, battery life: 10 hours (earbuds)/40 hours (with charging case), Bluetooth 5.0
Features:  design for passive noise blocking & noise-masking sounds, secure & comfortable fit, Bose sleep app is very simple to use

Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Colors: white, black
Specs: fit-type: in-ear, dimension: 1.1″ x 2.36″ x 2.24″ (charging case), weight: 0.2 ounces (one earbud)/1.7 ounces (charging case), driver size: 9.2mm, frequency response: 10 – 20kHz (wireless)/ 2.4GHz (2402 – 2480 MHz) (Bluetooth), total harmonic distortion(THD): 0.3%, charging interface: USB-C/Qi
Features: true wireless earbuds, built-in 4 mics, adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 5.0 (support profiles: A2DP 1.3/AVRCP 1.6/HFP 1.7/HSP 1.2), support audio codecs: AAC/SBC/aptX, smart wireless charging: can charge on any wireless charging pad, intuitive wear sensors, fast charging, voice assistant, waterproof rating: IP54, support multipoint: yes, playtime: 5 hours/25 hours (with case), quick charge: 15 minutes for 2 hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ

Specs: form factor: in-ear, dimension: 0.94″ x 0.86″ x 1.06″ (earbud)/ 3″ x 1″ x 1.6″ case, weight: 2.32 ounces, materials: hard anodized aluminum, polymer & silicone
Features: true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2, active noise-canceling, microphones: built-in 6 mics with beam-forming technology, battery life: 6.5 hours with ANC on/7.5 hours with ANC off/24 – 25 hours with charging case, fast charge: 20 minutes get 2 hours, customizable sound EQ: yes (via the Beosonic app), multipoint connection: yes (connect and active 2 devices at the same time), water & dust proof: IP54 rating, support wireless charging: Qi wireless charging
In the box: Beoplay EQ wireless earbuds, wireless charging case, USB-C charging cable, interchangeable ear tips, quick start guide

Beats Fit Pro

Specs: fit-type: in-ear with ear hooks, dimension: , weight: , connectivity: wireless/Bluetooth 5.0/NFC/Apple H1 chip, supported Bluetooth codecs: SBC/AAC
Features: true wireless, playtime: 6 hours (single charge)/24 hours (combine with case), compatible with Andriod & iOS, comfortable secure-ft wingtips, active noise-canceling/transparency/adaptive EQ, support spatial audio, water-resistant: IPX4
What’s in the box: Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds, pocketable charging case, ear tips with 3 size options, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, quick start guide, warranty card