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Headphones for Students 2026

Affordable headphones perfect for students

10 Products Reviewed

Best Overall
Baseus Inspire XH1
7.9/10
  • Weight:150g
  • Battery Life:20 hours
  • Bluetooth Version:5.0
$129.99
2

SonyNew Model SoonNew model coming in a few months

WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earbuds

Also Great
Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earbuds
8.7/10
  • Anc:Yes
  • Type:In-ear TWS
  • Driver:8.4mm
  • Weight:5.9g each
$246.92
Also Great
Shokz Openfit Pro
8.3/10
  • Weight:30g
  • Battery Life:10 hours
  • Bluetooth Version:5.2
$179.99
4

AppleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

AirPods Pro 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3
9.0/10
  • Weight:5g
  • Battery Life:30 hours
  • Bluetooth Version:5.3
$209.99
5

SonyNew Model SoonNew model coming in a few months

LinkBuds Fit

Sony LinkBuds Fit
8.1/10
  • Type:In-ear
  • Weight:50g
  • Battery Life:10 hours
$229.99
6

AppleDeals LikelyNewer model likely available — look for deals on this one

AirPods Pro 2

Apple AirPods Pro 2
8.8/10
  • Type:in-ear
  • Weight:5.3g
  • Battery Life:6 hours
  • Bluetooth Version:5.3
$249.00
7

SennheiserDeals LikelyNewer model likely available — look for deals on this one

Momentum True Wireless 3

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
8.8/10
  • Type:in-ear
  • Weight:6g
  • Battery Life:7 hours
  • Bluetooth Version:5.2
$249.95
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
8.5/10
  • Driver Size:10mm
  • Battery Life:11 hours
  • Water Resistance:IPX7
  • Bluetooth Version:5.3
$249.00
9

BoseDeals LikelyNewer model likely available — look for deals on this one

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
8.4/10
  • Anc:Yes
  • Type:Over-ear
  • Driver:Custom
  • Weight:250g
$279.00
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
8.7/10
  • Type:in-ear
  • Weight:8.5g
  • Battery Life:6 hours
  • Bluetooth Version:5.3
$299.00