A live price tracker, not a review — we check UK retailer prices for headphones and rank them cheapest first. Right now the lowest is the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro from £50 (new). Across the 11 headphones we hold a live price on, prices run from £50 to £659 across 3 UK retailers, in new, refurbished and used condition.
Over-ear headphones generally offer bigger sound, longer battery life and stronger passive isolation, and suit desk and travel use; true-wireless in-ear buds are far more portable and better for exercise and commuting. Active noise cancelling (ANC) blocks low, constant noise like planes and trains and is worth it for frequent travel — but it raises the price, so it matters less if you mostly listen in quiet rooms.
Active noise cancellation, wireless range and codec support are what separate the tiers. Last-generation flagships often deliver most of the experience for noticeably less.
Refurbished sets are tested and usually warrantied. With in-ear models in particular, many buyers prefer new or refurbished over used for hygiene reasons — the choice is yours and we surface every condition we can price.
The cheapest pair of headphones with a live price is the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro from £50 (new). Prices move as retailers update stock, so the leader can change between checks; last checked 4 September 2026.
Across the 11 headphones we currently hold a live price on, prices run from £50 to £659, drawn from 3 UK retailers in new, refurbished and used condition.
For convenience, yes — true-wireless buds dominate for phones and exercise, and most current phones have no headphone jack. Wired sets still offer the best sound per pound and never need charging. Match the form factor to where you listen most.
Refurbished sets are tested and usually warrantied. With in-ear models many buyers prefer new or refurbished for hygiene reasons; over-ear ear-pads can be replaced. We surface every condition we can verify a price for.
We track 12 headphones and currently hold a verified live price on 11 of them across 3 retailers. We only headline a price we can verify, so a model without a trusted live price is listed without one rather than shown a guess.