Updated Nov 6, 2026
How to choose a headphone: what today's catalog shows
Type, specs and today's price.
Not sure which headphone to buy?
See the guideStep 1 of 2
First, the type
Each type has its own price range.
Each type of headphone costs something different, so we only compare within the same type.
| Type | Models today | Median price | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earbuds | 48 | $105 | Samsung Wireless Earbuds, $16 |
| Gaming | 27 | $80 | Lorelei B-C6 Wireless Over Ear Headphones, $20 |
| Over-ear | 107 | $80 | Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, $13 |
Step 2 of 2
Finally, today's price
Compare with similar items, not with just any.
Today there are 182 headphones in the catalog, with a median price of $90, read on 06/11/2026. The chart on the main page shows how far each headphone costs below others of the same type: that is the fair comparison.
Today's cheapest:
What the catalog shows
- 182headphones in the catalog
- 06/11date of the prices
Choosing a headphone starts with the type; the price is compared with similar items. Catalog of 06/11/2026: 182 headphones, median price $90.
The best by price range
Next step
See the headphones that fit your criteria
Each point is a new headphone, by price and spec score.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a headphone cost today?
Read on 06/11/2026, there are 182 headphones, with a median of $90; the cheapest costs $13. It is the catalog product price.
How do I know if a headphone price is good?
Compare it with headphones of the same type: the chart on the main page shows how far each headphone is below the median of similar items.
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Where the numbers come from
The guide only states what the day's catalog shows: each number comes from the reading on 06/11/2026, and the median is for headphones with the data.
The guide helps you decide and doesn’t recommend a headphone for you: the final price is the one at the store, and the spec score doesn’t measure how they sound or durability.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.