The best headphones under 200 € in 2026 in Germany

• Does not matter25, 25 models
• Over the ear0, 0 models
• On the ear0, 0 models
• Earbuds25, 25 models
• Open, ears free0, 0 models

Over-ear headphones close around the ear and keep out the most sound. On-ear ones are lighter, earbuds fit in a pocket, and open-ear ones leave your ears free.

• Does not matter25, 25 models
• An iPhone25, 25 models
• An Android phone25, 25 models
• A laptop25, 25 models
• A phone and a laptop together18, 18 models

Every Bluetooth headphone pairs with an iPhone and an Android phone. Switching between a phone and a laptop without pairing again takes multipoint, so only that answer narrows the list.

• Does not matter25, 25 models
• Every day18, 18 models
• Now and then25, 25 models

For daily calls we keep models with at least two microphones, which pick your voice out of the noise around you.

• Does not matter25, 25 models
• A full day17, 17 models
• A long trip23, 23 models
• With a cable, no charging0, 0 models

A full day asks for 24 hours on headphones, or 6 hours on earbuds and 24 with the case. A long trip asks for 15 hours, or 5 on earbuds. A cable never runs out.

• all25, 25 models
• ★★★★☆ 4 stars or higher10, 10 models
• ★★★☆☆ 3 stars or higher10, 10 models
• ★★☆☆☆ 2 stars or higher10, 10 models
• ★☆☆☆☆ 1 star or higher10, 10 models

Counts only models with at least 20 reviews: with fewer, the average says little.

• Does not matter25, 25 models
• 5% & up0, 0 models
• 20% & up0, 0 models
• 30% & up0, 0 models
• 50% & up0, 0 models

Below what the same shop usually asked in the 30 days before, at a shop we followed on all those days.

• Does not matter25, 25 models
• Alexa0, 0 models
• Google Home0, 0 models
• Apple HomeKit0, 0 models
• SmartThings0, 0 models
• Home Assistant0, 0 models
• Matter0, 0 models

Based on the voice assistants and Matter support the maker lists. A model that lists none of them is left out.