Sony MDRE9LP/PNK
The 13.5mm neodymium drivers deliver a bass-forward sound with an 18Hz low-end extension, making these wired earbuds a simple plug-and-play option. A wide range of color choices and a built-in microphone add practical value for daily calls and media playback. These are best for casual listeners seeking an ultra-affordable, no-fuss wired backup pair for a basic music player.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
34 Overall Score
Price CA$23
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13.5 |
| Freq Min | 18 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDRE9LP/PNK | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | JBL Live Free 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods | Nothing Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 13.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 54 | 56 | 28 | 35 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDRE9LP/PNK | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 62.8 | 47.1 | 28.2 | 13.6 | 72 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.7 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.7 | 78.8 | 95.7 | 71.6 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.7 | 82.8 | 80 | 94.2 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.7 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.7 | 70.6 | 96.5 | 71.6 | 88 | 80.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$23
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$23
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Usage Scores
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