Noise-cancelling earbuds under $150 (2026)
For students, commuters and anyone who wants noise cancellation without a premium price. Every model here is a wireless earbud whose maker states active noise cancellation and sells for less than $150 on its own US store. Ordered by store price, lowest first. Prices checked October 19, 2026; they change, so check before you buy.
Selection criteria
- Earbuds that sit in the ear, as the manufacturer states.
- Active noise cancellation stated by the manufacturer.
- Price on the maker's own US store under $150 (checked October 19, 2026).
The picks
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JLab Go Pop ANC
- Multipoint connectionYes
- Microphone for callsYes
- Water rating IPX4 or higherYes
The lowest store price here. JLab states active noise canceling with a Be Aware mode, IP55, Bluetooth Multipoint and Google Fast Pair.
Maker source: jlab.com
Nothing Ear (a) (White)
- Multipoint connectionYes
- Microphone for callsYes
- Water rating IPX4 or higherYes
Nothing states active noise cancellation, an IP54 rating for the earbuds, three mics per bud for calls and a dual connection.
Maker source: us.nothing.tech
AirPods 5
- Multipoint connectionNot stated
- Microphone for callsYes
- Water rating IPX4 or higherYes
Apple states active noise cancellation, IP57 and dual beamforming microphones in an open-ear design without ear tips.
Maker source: apple.com
Sony WF-C710N
- Multipoint connectionYes
- Microphone for callsYes
- Water rating IPX4 or higherNot stated
Sony states noise canceling, calls with AI-assisted voice pickup and Multipoint Connection, at the top of this budget on Sony's store.
Maker source: electronics.sony.com
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Comparison
| Model | Water rating (as stated) | Microphone for calls | Two devices at once (multipoint) | Phone features | Price on the maker's store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLab Go Pop ANC | IP55 | Stated | Stated | Android (Google Fast Pair) | Under $100 |
| Nothing Ear (a) | IP54 (earbuds) | Stated (3 mics per bud) | Stated | Android (Google Fast Pair) | Under $100 |
| Apple AirPods 5 | IP57 | Stated | Not stated | iPhone | Under $150 |
| Sony WF-C710N | Not stated | Stated | Stated | Not stated | Under $150 |
How to pick between these
- If you have an iPhone → AirPods 5, the only model here whose maker designs its features around Apple devices.
- If you have an Android phone → JLab Go Pop ANC or Nothing Ear (a), which state Google Fast Pair.
- If you study or work on a laptop and a phone → all except AirPods 5 state a connection to two devices.
- If your budget is tight → JLab Go Pop ANC has the lowest store price here.
Every model here works with any Bluetooth phone; the phone-specific features are extras. Noise cancellation turns down steady noise such as engines and fans better than voices. No maker gives a strength figure we can compare, so we only record whether ANC is stated.
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How these were chosen and sources
Of the 42 headphones we catalogued from manufacturer sites (as of October 19, 2026), 4 are earbuds with stated noise cancellation under $150 on the maker's store, and all 4 are here. Within the finder, models that fit your answers equally are ordered by how many features their maker states, then by the lower price on the maker's own store, then by a fixed catalogue order. Commissions never affect the order.
Written with AI assistance from manufacturer specifications; reviewed and approved by the site owner. We don't test products hands-on. How we choose.
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Written with AI assistance from manufacturer specifications and reviewed before publishing in October 2026. We don't test products hands-on.