Are cheap headphones worth it? Big W headphones compared

Laser is a local player when it comes to cheap electronics products and while they don't have the prestige that comes with a global brand like JBL, the products themselves are inoffensive on the eyes and easy on the wallet. There are currently three sets of cheap headphones by Laser that you can find at Big W.

While these Laser headphones all look very similar and come with the same 40mm drivers inside them, there are a few key differences to keep tabs on here. The most noteworthy one is that the most expensive option comes with wireless Bluetooth connectivity while the rest rely on traditional wired playback via a 3.5mm audio cable.

If the likes of Sony and JBL are proving to be a little too pricey for you, Liquid Ears might be more your speed. This brand offers several very similar-looking headphones at a much cheaper price point.

At the time of writing, there are currently four different models you can find from the affordable audio brand at Big W. In terms of price, these range from $29 to $49. When it comes to hardware, all four models share a lot of the fundamentals but vary when it comes to connectivity and battery life. As you'd expect, the most expensive option here is the only one that comes with noise cancelling.

Belkin is better known for its power banks and chargers than it is for budget headphones, but it's still one of the better options you can find at Big W in terms of both build quality and bang for your buck. At the time of writing, Big W currently offers one single set of Belkin over-ear headphones. This $29 set of cheap headphones for kids doesn't come with high-end features like noise cancellation but it is available in three different colours: Blue, Pink and Black.

EKO isn't exactly a household name, but they are based in Australia. It's one of several budget-friendly headphones brands that Big W stocks.

As with Belkin, Big W carries one set of EKO over-ear wireless headphones. This set of over-ear headphones doesn't come with any fancy features but if you compare it to other cheap Bluetooth headphones available at Big W, EKO comes ahead in terms of offering decent battery life at a bargain of price. It's also available in three different colors: White, Black and Blue.

Moki is one of the more prolific brands you'll find in the mix when it comes to headphones you can find at Big W nowadays. At the time of writing, you'll find as many as 7 different models on offer.  While colour, fit and style vary here, the entire range sits between the $20 and $40 mark.

None of these cheap Moki headphones offers noise cancelling, though the more expensive ones do come with Bluetooth connectivity while the older models are reliant on a traditional 3.5mm audio jack. That said, several other brands on this page offer Bluetooth connectivity and more battery life at a better price so don't hesitate to shop around.

JBL is one of the biggest audio brands in the world, so it's little surprise that it has as much to offer when it comes to cheap headphones as it does portable and Bluetooth speakers. At the time of writing, the brand has a total of ten different options for Aussies looking for on-the-go audio.

Price-wise, these cheap JBL headphones range from as cheap as $59.99 to as expensive as $129. That might make it one of the most expensive headphone brands you can find at Big W, but that price also correlates to an increase in both sound quality and features like JBL PureBass Sound and support for voice assistant integration.

Sony might have built its reputation on premium headphones like the WH-1000XM5 but that's not to say it doesn't offer a few more affordable alternatives. When it comes to Big W headphones, you've got two options to choose from. The main difference between the two is cost, but the more expensive model does come with noise cancelling so that's something to keep in mind.