Hughes comparison
Best Headphones under £100
for UK homes in 2026.
Hughes headphones priced under £100, with design and connectivity kept clear.
Written by Alex Mercer. Alex compares audio products by the specifications that affect sound, setup and the way a room works day to day.
Affiliate disclosure. We may earn a commission if you buy through retailer links. That does not change the order of our picks or the buyer advice.
Our winner
JBL T720BTBLK Tune 720BT Bluetooth - Black
Feature 2: JBL Pure Bass Sound
£3.00 at Hughes01 Best overall pick
JBL T720BTBLK Tune 720BT Bluetooth - Black
Check price at HughesThe most rounded headphone here for buyers who want useful features without choosing on badge alone.
At £3.00, this is the lowest-priced option in this group. For the best headphones under £100 brief, this is the headphone to consider when the listed features fit your routine. The sound-quality angle is JBL Pure Bass Sound, with the published driver and listening features shaping its intended listening experience.
What we like
- Bluetooth listed by Hughes.
- Wireless.
- Priced below 4 of the other 4.
What to check
- The lowest price comes with a simpler position in the range.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Sound profile
Relative 10-point guide based on the published specification. Not a lab measurement.
| Treble |
| 9/10 |
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| Mid-range |
| 10/10 |
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| Bass |
| 9/10 |
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Full published specifications| Amazon Alexa | No |
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| Apple Siri | No |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
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| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
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| Compatibility | Android & iOS |
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| Connectivity | Wireless |
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| Feature 2 | JBL Pure Bass Sound |
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| Feature 3 | Foldable Design |
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| Google Assistant | No |
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| Guarantee | 1 Year |
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| Headphone Type | Hifi Design |
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| Noise Cancelling | No |
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| Play Time Up To | 76 Hrs |
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| Price check | £3.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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02 Best value alternative
Denon AHGC30 Wireless Premium Headphones Noise Cancelling - White
Check price at HughesA more focused headphone choice when its particular specification suits the room.
The £10.00 price places it above one cheaper pick and below one dearer pick. Within this best headphones under £100 comparison, its strongest case is the way the published specification matches everyday listening. For listening, the useful detail is Active Noise Cancelling, with noise cancellation for a quieter listening environment shaping its intended listening experience.
What we like
- Bluetooth listed by Hughes.
- Noise cancelling.
- Priced below 1 of the other 4.
What to check
- Costs more than 1 other pick.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Sound profile
Relative 10-point guide based on the published specification. Not a lab measurement.
| Treble |
| 8/10 |
|---|
| Mid-range |
| 9/10 |
|---|
| Bass |
| 8/10 |
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Full published specifications| Amazon Alexa | No |
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| Apple Siri | No |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
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| Built-in Microphone | No |
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| Compatibility | Android & iOS |
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| Connectivity | Wireless |
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| Feature 2 | Active Noise Cancelling |
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| Feature 3 | aptX HD Bluetooth |
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| Google Assistant | No |
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| Guarantee | 2 Years |
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| Headphone Type | Dj Design |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes |
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| Play Time Up To | 20 Hours |
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| Price check | £10.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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03 Best for a clear feature set
Edifier WH500-B Foldable Lightweight Wireless On-Ear Headphones
Check price at HughesA sensible alternative for buyers who value the listed features over a long marketing pitch.
This is a middle-of-the-range choice at £10.00, with one cheaper pick and one dearer pick in the same group. Its place in the best headphones under £100 guide comes from offering a different balance of price and features from the other 4 picks. On the audio side, Hughes lists Foldable & Lightweight Design, with the published driver and listening features shaping its intended listening experience.
What we like
- Wireless listed by Hughes.
- Feature 2: Foldable & Lightweight Design.
- Priced below 1 of the other 4.
What to check
- Costs more than 1 other pick.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Sound profile
Relative 10-point guide based on the published specification. Not a lab measurement.
| Treble |
| 8/10 |
|---|
| Mid-range |
| 9/10 |
|---|
| Bass |
| 8/10 |
|---|
Full published specifications| Amazon Alexa | No |
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| Apple Siri | No |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
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| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
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| Compatibility | Android & iOS |
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| Connectivity | Wireless |
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| Feature 2 | Foldable & Lightweight Design |
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| Feature 3 | 30mm Composite Driver Unit |
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| Google Assistant | No |
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| Guarantee | 2 Years |
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| Headphone Type | Cordless Design |
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| Noise Cancelling | No |
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| Play Time Up To | Up To 40 Hours |
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| Price check | £10.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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04 Best for a different room setup
Edifier WH700NB Foldable Wireless Noise Cancellation Over-Ear Headphones
Check price at HughesThe pick to consider when the practical setup matters more than chasing the highest specification.
Its £10.00 price leaves one cheaper pick below it and one dearer pick above it. Against the other 4 headphone picks, it takes a more specific position for buyers with a clear setup in mind. The clearest sound clue is DNN Noise Cancellation, with noise cancellation for a quieter listening environment shaping its intended listening experience.
What we like
- Wireless listed by Hughes.
- Feature 2: DNN Noise Cancellation.
- Priced below 1 of the other 4.
What to check
- Costs more than 1 other pick.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Sound profile
Relative 10-point guide based on the published specification. Not a lab measurement.
| Treble |
| 9/10 |
|---|
| Mid-range |
| 8/10 |
|---|
| Bass |
| 8/10 |
|---|
Full published specifications| Amazon Alexa | No |
|---|
| Apple Siri | No |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
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| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
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| Compatibility | Android & iOS |
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| Feature 2 | DNN Noise Cancellation |
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| Feature 3 | Foldable & Lightweight Design |
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| Google Assistant | No |
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| Guarantee | 2 Years |
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| Headphone Type | Cordless Design |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes |
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| Play Time Up To | Up To 68 Hours |
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| Price check | £10.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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05 Best specialist choice
JBL T720BTWHT Tune 720BT Bluetooth - White
Check price at HughesA specialist option with a clear reason to choose it over the other picks.
At £17.00, it asks the biggest budget from this shortlist. The most useful distinction on this best headphones under £100 page is how its specification suits the intended room or listening habit. What matters for sound here is JBL Pure Bass Sound, with the published driver and listening features shaping its intended listening experience.
What we like
- Bluetooth listed by Hughes.
- Wireless.
- Priced below 0 of the other 4.
What to check
- Costs more than 4 other picks.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Sound profile
Relative 10-point guide based on the published specification. Not a lab measurement.
| Treble |
| 8/10 |
|---|
| Mid-range |
| 8/10 |
|---|
| Bass |
| 10/10 |
|---|
Full published specifications| Amazon Alexa | No |
|---|
| Apple Siri | No |
|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
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| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
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| Compatibility | Android & iOS |
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| Connectivity | Wireless |
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| Feature 2 | JBL Pure Bass Sound |
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| Feature 3 | Foldable Design |
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| Google Assistant | No |
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| Guarantee | 2 Years |
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| Headphone Type | Hifi Design |
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| Noise Cancelling | No |
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| Play Time Up To | 76 Hrs |
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| Price check | £17.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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Buying advice
Choose for the room, not the product badge.
Start with the listening space and intended source. Then compare the published audio features, dimensions and connections. Prices can move, so use the Hughes product page to make the final check.
