Best Budget Bluetooth Headphones in 2026: 5 MPOW 059 Alternatives
This page used to review the MPOW 059, a cheap over-ear Bluetooth headset that was popular for its long battery life and comfortable padding. The 059 is no longer available: the newer 059 Pro/Lite, 059 Plus and 059 TV versions are all listed as sold out on MPOW’s own store, and MPOW’s over-ear lineup is down to leftover stock of one older noise-cancelling model. This page now covers five budget Bluetooth headphones sold in 2026 that fill the same role.
Updated September 2026: product availability, specs and prices re-checked.
All five include a microphone for calls, and most add things the 059 never had, such as an EQ app and connecting to two devices at once.
What to Look For
- Noise cancelling (ANC): budget ANC is now common., though it costs some battery life.
- Battery life: the MPOW 059 was rated at about 13 hours. Current budget models are rated at 35 to 76 hours.
- Fit: over-ear cups surround the ear and isolate more noise. On-ear pads press on the ear and are lighter.
1. Soundcore Q20i
The Soundcore Q20i from Anker is the closest modern match for the MPOW 059: a low-priced over-ear headset with 40 mm drivers and hybrid noise cancelling. Soundcore rates it at 40 hours with ANC on and 60 hours with it off, and says a 5-minute charge adds about 4 hours of playback.
It connects to two devices at once over Bluetooth 5.0 and works with the Soundcore app, which has 22 EQ presets. It also includes an AUX cable for wired listening. Soundcore listed it at $69.99 with frequent discounts to about $45 (September 2026).
Pros of Soundcore Q20i
- Hybrid ANC at a budget price
- Rated 40 hours with ANC, 60 hours without
- Multipoint and app EQ
- Wired mode with the included cable
Cons of Soundcore Q20i
- Older Bluetooth 5.0 chip
- Budget ANC is weaker than on premium models
2. Sony WH-CH720N
The Sony WH-CH720N is Sony’s entry-level over-ear noise-cancelling headset. It uses Sony’s Dual Noise Sensor technology and Integrated Processor V1, and Sony rates it at up to 35 hours with noise cancelling on. It weighs about 192 g (6.8 oz).
It uses Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC and AAC codecs, supports multipoint, and takes about 3.5 hours to charge fully; Sony says 3 minutes of charging gives about an hour of playback. Walmart listed it at about $98 (September 2026).
Pros of Sony WH-CH720N
- Very light for an ANC headset
- Multipoint connection
- Quick charging
Cons of Sony WH-CH720N
- Shorter rated battery life than the Soundcore models
- No high-resolution Bluetooth codecs
3. JBL Tune 720BT
If you don’t need noise cancelling, the JBL Tune 720BT puts its budget into battery life. JBL rates it at up to 76 hours, the longest on this list, and says a 5-minute charge adds about 3 hours of playback. A full recharge over USB-C takes about 2 hours.
It uses Bluetooth 5.3, can switch between two devices, and works with the JBL Headphones app for EQ presets. The headband folds flat for a backpack.
Pros of JBL Tune 720BT
- Rated up to 76 hours of playback
- Bluetooth 5.3 with multi-device switching
- Foldable, lightweight design
- App EQ
Cons of JBL Tune 720BT
- No active noise cancelling
4. Soundcore Space One
The Soundcore Space One is the step-up pick for about $100 (September 2026). It adds adaptive ANC, which Soundcore says reduces noise by up to 98%, five transparency levels and LDAC support for higher-quality Bluetooth audio on Android phones.
Soundcore rates it at 40 hours with ANC on and 55 hours with it off, with a 5-minute charge giving about 4 hours. It supports multipoint, includes an AUX cable, and weighs about 265 g (9.35 oz).
Pros of Soundcore Space One
- Adaptive ANC and adjustable transparency
- LDAC codec support
- Long rated battery life
- Wired mode and multipoint
Cons of Soundcore Space One
- About twice the price of the Q20i
- Heavier than both Sony picks
5. Sony WH-CH520
The Sony WH-CH520 is the cheapest and lightest option here, at about 147 g. It is an on-ear design, so it blocks less outside noise than the over-ear picks.
Sony rates it at up to 50 hours of battery life and says 3 minutes of USB-C charging gives up to 90 minutes of playback. It uses Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC and AAC, supports multipoint, but has no noise cancelling.
Pros of Sony WH-CH520
- Very light
- Rated up to 50 hours
- Multipoint connection
- Low price
Cons of Sony WH-CH520
- On-ear fit, less isolation
- No noise cancelling
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Final Verdict
The MPOW 059 was a good deal in its time, but it is no longer sold. For most people who liked it, the Soundcore Q20i is the natural replacement: a similar price, a similar over-ear design and far longer battery life, with noise cancelling added. If you want a very light ANC headset, look at the Sony WH-CH720N. If battery life matters most and you don’t need ANC, the JBL Tune 720BT is rated the longest. The Space One adds stronger ANC and LDAC, and the WH-CH520 suits anyone who wants a light, cheap on-ear set.
