Yinyoo KZ ES4
Yinyoo KZ ES4 In Ear Monitor Headphones, $18.99, from Amazon
If you prefer headphones that drape behind and over your ear, these buds from Yinyoo are a great option. Plus, they come equipped with noise-cancelling technology so you can completely immerse yourself in a cinematic experience in the sky.
Earpollution EPD33 Plugz Earbuds
AmazonBasics On-Ear
AmazonBasics Lightweight On-Ear Headphones, $15.99, from Amazon
If you want high-quality products for a reasonable price, AmazonBasics is always a great place to start your search. On-ear headphones are typically more expensive than their earbud counterparts, but you can get this pair for only $16. Plus, these are especially great because the ear cups rotate, making them easy to pack away in your carry-on.
AmazonBasics In-Ear
AmazonBasics In-Ear Headphones, $9.92, from Amazon
These in-ear headphones from AmazonBasics are, in fact, fairly basic, but they do have a cushy earbud that should help avoid irritation compared to the $2 in-flight options. These have a long cord like the JBL Tune 110s but are not noise cancelling. For less than $10, this is a solid value for the product category's baseline features.
Sony EX14AP
Sony EX14AP Wired Earbud Headphones, $11, from Best Buy
For the $10-$20 price range, it doesn't get much better than these earbuds from Sony. While they aren't noise cancelling, Insider Picks Guides Editor Les Shu says they have "pretty loud and clean sound, particularly on the plane."