5 Headphones You Can Buy Right Now for Under $100

Your Christmas shopping deadline is approaching ever more quickly, but you can still give the gift of a nice set of (affordable) headphones in time for the big day. These are the best deals out there right now for headphones under $100, most of which can still be delivered in time for Christmas. There’s an option for most folks here: We’ve got the best headphone deals for runners; for noise-cancelation; in-ear and over-the-ear designs; and even some with incredibly long battery life to satisfy the preferences of (nearly) everyone on your list.

These headphones are perfect for the person who has just picked up running or is thinking about it for their New Year’s resolution. They were named Wirecutter’s best “budget pick” headphones for a reason; they’re affordable and they get the job done. They have a hook-over-the-ear design to keep them in place while running, have an eight-hour battery life with a charging case good for three full charges, and are sweat resistance (but not waterproof, so no showering with them on after a run.) The only downside for these headphones is that they don’t have a way to let you hear your surroundings, which is a feature most higher-end running headphones offer. You can pick these up on Walmart or Amazon for $20 right now. Depending on your local Walmart, you might have to pick them up in person, or have them delivered still in time for Christmas.

If your loved one is not necessarily into running, but is on-the-go or needs the noise-canceling earbuds for their commute or to be able to concentrate at the office or their work-from-home set-up, these earbuds are a great option. These headphones get good reviews from Sound Guys and Rtings and are well-priced for noise-canceling earbuds. They offer 10-hours of battery life (which is great for noise-canceling earbuds), a companion app that lets you customize your sounds settings, a charging case with an extra 40 hours worth of power, and—possibly the best feature—the ability to seamlessly switch between two connected devices, so you can take a call on your phone and keep listening to your music on your laptop once you hang up. While they’re usually $100 on Amazon, according to Camelcamelcamel, you can get them at Target for $60 and have them shipped in time for Christmas (arrival time varies by ZIP code).

If your loved one values comfort, sound quality, and battery life, this is the best on-ear Bluetooth headphones you can find for a great deal before Christmas. They have easy controls to learn, a built-in microphone, and an incredible 50 hours of battery life. Their sound quality has also been compared to high-end models by Wirecutter headphone experts. These headphones are Wirecutter’s top pick for wireless headphones under $100 and are available for $70 right now on Amazon (they’re usually $100 according to Camelcamelcamel) and can be shipped by Christmas as long as you order within the two-day shipping window, which varies by ZIP code.

The Sony MDR-7506 are a staple in the audio world. They have been a standard setter and an undefeated force for the headphone industry ever since their release in 1991. Their audio quality has been revered by audio nerds, podcasters, and musicians in recording studios, and having owned mine for more than six years now, I can attest to their reliability, durability, and sound quality. But they’re not for everyone: The headphones are wired with a long and heavy coiled cable, so they’re not great for moving around, even at home if you’re moving from room to room. There are cords you can buy to replace the standard one that are much shorter and have microphones, so that might not be a dealbreaker. They’re usually $100, according to Camelcamelcamel, but you can find them for $80 right now on Amazon; unfortunately, they cannot be shipped in time for Christmas.

If you’re looking for a more versatile pair of earbuds, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS is a great option. The headphones are designed for running, so they stay securely in place, have easy controls, and are water- and sweat-proof. What makes them versatile is that they are also noise-cancelling, so they can be used for commuting or working, and can also be switched to running mode, so you can hear your surroundings. They can connect to two devices simultaneously, have a built-in microphone, and are compatible with voice-activated assistants like Alexa or Google home. They hold eight-hours of playtime and a carrying case that can give them an additional 16 hours of charge. These earbuds were picked as Wirecutter’s top choice for working out. They’re usually $150 according to Camelcamelcamel, but you can get them right now on Amazon for $100 and have them in time for Christmas.