Sony EX Series MDREX15LP
The 9mm neodymium drivers deliver emphasized bass from a compact dynamic unit, while the hybrid silicone tips provide a secure fit for passive noise isolation. The Y-type cord with an integrated slider actively prevents tangling, and the two-tone design adds a subtle style element at an entry-level price. These are best for budget-conscious commuters who need a reliable wired backup with a built-in mic for calls.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
active noise cancellation Yes
31 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong anc (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average sound (8th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 |
| Freq Min | 8 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Codecs | Sony MDREX15LP In-Ear Earbud Headphones, Blue |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony EX Series MDREX15LP | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony EX Series MDREX15LP | 70 | 34.6 | 32.8 | 8 | 46.3 | 29 | 8.5 | 86.9 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 78.5 | 98.9 | 78.2 | 93.2 | 99 | 75.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 86.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.6 | 89.5 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 46.3 | 93.2 | 97.6 | 94.7 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 96.6 | 79.3 | 98.7 | 89 | 74.6 | 93.2 | 97.6 | 99.2 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
Usage Scores
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