Birthday gifts for a teenage boy who loves music, $100 to $250
Sony
PULSE Elite Wireless Gaming Headset
$149.99 at Target
Named by The Strategist, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Apple
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Loog
Crosley x Loog Record Player
$149 at Loog
A working turntable in Loog colours, for the tween who started buying records before owning anything to play them on.
Seen at Loog, 30 Aug 2026
Bose
QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Country Living, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Beats
Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Secure fit wireless earbuds built for workouts, suited to teens ages 13 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Skullcandy
Hesh 540 ANC Headphones
$159.99 at Skullcandy
Over-ear noise cancelling at half the price of the famous pair, for a teen who takes headphones everywhere.
Seen at Skullcandy, 30 Aug 2026
Anker
Soundcore Liberty 5 Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Noise cancelling wireless earbuds with strong bass, for a music loving kid ages 12 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
House of Marley
Positive Vibration Rebel ANC Headphones
$149.99 at House of Marley
Noise cancelling headphones built in wood and recycled fabric, which is a different look from every other pair.
Seen at House of Marley, 30 Aug 2026
Raycon
Impact Earbuds
$149.98 at Raycon
The rugged pair, built for a teen who wears earbuds through sport and weather and then drops them.
Seen at Raycon, 30 Aug 2026
Skullcandy
Crusher Evo Headphones
$209.99 at Skullcandy
A slider on the earcup adds physical bass you feel rather than hear, which is either the point or the problem.
Seen at Skullcandy, 30 Aug 2026
Raycon
Pro Earbuds
$149.98 at Raycon
The noise-cancelling model in Raycon's earbud range.
Seen at Raycon, 30 Aug 2026