Get deeper bass, crisper treble and full bodied sound with a new pair of headphones to turbo charge your podcasts and music on the daily commute or in the gym. We bring you the best headphones you can buy for under £100 in the UK from Amazon, Beats, JVC and more.
Whether you're making the daily commute to work or pumping some steel in the gym, we all need a good pair of headphones.
The tinny sounding in-ear headphones that constantly fall out of your ears and break just won't do anymore.
No matter if you prefer an in-ear or an over the ear headphone experience, there are so many options available on the market now to help you drown out the outside world and fully immerse yourself into what you're listening to.
Wired headphones, Bluetooth headphones, wireless headphones, noise cancelling headphones – there can sometimes be too much choice.
Depending on what you're going to be using your headphones for will determine what features you'll need the most.
You needn't break the bank either – we've stuck to a £100 budget in our round up which might seem like a pretty penny, but trust us, spending a bit extra will mean your headphones will see you through for years before you even have to think about replacing them.
Upgrade your in-ear earbuds with these premium wood earphones with Nanene Graphene-Enahnced Audio tech. Nanene has been found to enhance the high and low end of audio frequency waves, so there's no sacrifice of sound on these.
Developed and manufactured in the UK, these will bring you top quality audio whether you're on the daily commute on on an intense run.
The high performance outer housing is made from premium wood (reclaimed from luxe furniture manufacturers that would otherwise have been wasted) and aerospace grade aluminium, while the reinforced copper cable, 135 degree headphone jack and magnetic earpieces make these comfortable and durable for long term use and easy storage.
Buy now from Amazon for £49.97
These over ear headphones have topped many best selling and must have lists for years because they're simply that good.
Made from aluminium ear cups which house 40mm drivers, they have a glossy feel and can be folded up when they're not in use, making them super portable.
They offer rhythmic, clear and detailed sound that's dynamic, and punchy.
Main standouts include a detachable 1.2M cable with a line-in and one button remote for hands free access and a 3D axis folding mechanism.
Available in a range of colours from black, to red to blue, there's one for every style.
Buy it now from Amazon for £69.95
Good quality in ear headphones that deliver surprisingly good quality sound..
Crafted from a high grade engineered aluminium forms the sleek silver housing of these earphones.
One thing that most people hate about wired headphones is the inevitable jumbled mess that comes when you're rushing to put them in your pocket without properly detangling them. This model features a tangle resistant silver plated copper cable to eliminate that frustrating situation and help you concentrate on the sound.
The copper wire also delivers a superb signal which converts the signal into high quality sound.
One reviewer commented: "I couldn't believe how good they sound, they easily beat earphones at double the price! Solid made, solid value, good work sound magic".
Buy it now from Amazon for £39.95
These in ears provide a nicely balanced sound which works for all genres of music as well as podcasts and audiobooks in their clear detailed delivery. From the lowest of notes, to the highest of treble, you can expect to really enjoy your music with these headphones and the bass doesn't take over the sound.
Coming in at just 6g, they won't weigh you down while their flat design doesn't leave them sticking outside your ear to easily get caught on something and subsequently pulled out (Five earbud sizes are supplied too, so you'll find your perfect fit).
The universal three-button remote works with all phones and allows you to easily take calls and manage your music on the go with minimal effort.
Buy it now at Amazon for £57.98
These in ear headphpones have been knocking around since 2013, but they're still appearing on many 'best earphones' lists as well as on ours.
Their clear design is retro-futuristic and polished, while the tech inside delivers great quality sound.
Carefully sound designed means the Shure SE215 is naturally sound isolating and they can block up to 37dB of background noise so you can fully concentrate on the music.
This better quality noise isolated sound means that you don't have to turn the volume up as loud to hear the deep bass or treble tones – making them kinder to your ears and hopefully staving away any hearing damage.
Buy now at Amazon for £79
Another pair of great budget earbuds, this wireless offering gives you freedom of movement and a whopping ten hours battery life.
Featuring a magnetic design, the flat cable ensures comfort around the neck and the strong housing around the earbuds themselves make them durable and sturdy.
The dual 6mm drivers offer a dynamic sound throughout the high and low frequency ranged, these are surprisingly good for their price.
These earbuds are water resistant, so they're sweat and rainproof.
In the box you'll receive the Micro USB charging cable, various size ear tips and various size Ear Wings, a travel ouch, a cord management clip, a shirt clip and the user manual.
Buy it now from Amazon for £24.99
These award-winning in ears look and feel more expensive than they actually are – and they deliver superior sound too.
Producing a powerful and natural sound with crisp and punchy bass, you'd be a fool not to invest in these.
Designed to work seamlessly with Apple iOS mobile devices, they feature an Apple-like three button microphone and remote to easily control your music and calls with one hand.
Lightweight and durable, these are built for from aluminium and will always be up to the job. the patented Klipsch oval tips are specially designed to fit the contours of the ears as snugly as possible.
"As they arrived and I tried them I knew it was worth it. These headphones are super comfortable and sound great. The first thing I noticed was the comfort and the punchy bass and overall quality. I am a student and these are great for long periods of usage. After a while you can hardly feel them in your ear," says one online reviewer.
Buy it now at richer Sounds for £55
These open back headphones are widely praised for their lively sound, tight bass and excellent midrange sound detail.
The on ear design is constructed from a soft foam, so you'll feel at ease wearing these for long periods of time.
If you're looking for something that looks a little more retro and industrial, these certainly deliver that aesthetic, too.
"Great product, comfortable to wear over long periods, they give an excellent sound stage to any type of music, and you would be hard pressed to find anything remotely better at this price," says one online reviewer.
Buy now at Amazon for £83.95
These have been praised as "the best bluetooth earphones you can buy" by Techradar and we don't think you'll be disappointed.
Built with sport in mind, these earphones will help you push yourself to the limit and motivate you to reach that next fitness goal.
They sweat and water resistant and boast an incredible ten hour battery life. What's more, a quick 15 minute charge can offer two hours listening time.
Graphene-coated drivers offer a lighter, more precise signal which helps deliver perfect sound no matter what genre you're listening to – something audiophiles will be happy to hear.
Buy now at Amazon for £69.95
These wireless in ear headphone from Beats can be charged and up and running in five minutes and will last you two hours.
Meanwhile, if you have longer to spare, the full charge capacity will last you a whopping five hours!
Because they're designed to work seamlessly with Apple devices, you can take full control of your phone through Siri by activating the intelligence feature with Remote Talk.
Beats is know for its fully immersive sound, delivering clean treble and deep (and distortion-free) bass. the Flex-Form cable sits comfortably on the back of your neck, while the magnetic design makes them simple and fuss-free to store.
Buy now at Currys for £79.99
Now you've seen the roundup for the best headphones under £100, it's time to update your own earphones. Set your budget, decide which features you need… then shop!
