After 35 hours researching and testing 16 high-end earbud models head-to-head with an expert listening panel, we’ve determined that the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H3 is the best set of in-ear headphones under $200. In a competitive category, the H3 won our panelists’ ears and hearts by being fun to listen to, comfortable to wear for long periods, and beautiful, to boot.