My favorite Bluetooth Headphones under $40

I’m going to make a few suggestions for buds that you won’t loose while running for the train. Before we dive in I’m going to list Bluetooth (BT) aptX as a pro for a few of the headsets. Most headsets have SBC which supports sampling frequencies up to 48 kHz, bit rates up to 198 kb/s for mono streams and 345 kb/s for stereo streams. For comparison, aptX HD transfers audio at up to 576 kb/s for a 24-bit 48 kHz file, which allows for higher quality audio data to be moved more quickly. If you’re someone who really notices audio quality you should probably be spending more on your headphones, however, if you’re on a budget over the ear headphones provide fuller sound and the aptX codec will give you a better shot at the best sound quality in this price point.

Mpow Thor Bluetooth Headphones On-Ear

Over the ear headphones are a fashion statement, they’re big so usually they’ over $30 because companies have a design tax. We have yet to find a truly svelt over the ear at this price point, but the Mpow aren’t bad. If you look closely they do look budget, but if style isn’t at the top of your list then you’ll be happy with these ok looking great sounding headphones.

• 8 hours battery life
• loud enough to mask any background noise
• better bass than in ear, but it’s not a full rich bass like you’d find in a more expensive headset
• Folds For Portability

Con

• 2-3 hours charge time
• Comfortable, but after an hour you want to remove them to rub your ears as there is a little too much pressure
• no noise canceling or aptX codec

Aukey Latitude EP-B40 – 2 Year Warranty

Aukey Latitude EP-B40 is a recommendation from a cute guy I struck up a conversation with at the gym. Which is why I looked them up to see if anyone else vouched for them.

Pros

• Decent Sound Quality – BT aptX
• Great volume, definitely loud enough even at a noisy gym
• Silicone wings and tips keep the earbuds secure, long-distance running is no problem even with a lot of sweating
• IPX4 waterproof and dusting rating
• Magnets in the earbuds let you clip them around your neck when you’re not using them
• Eight-plus-hour battery life will get you through more than a week of hour-long workouts before you have to recharge
• The two-year warranty protects against manufacturing defects

Cons

• The cable connecting the buds is rather long and does bounce annoyingly when you jog and is known to tug a bit as you turn your head.