Samson SR850
The semi-open back and 50mm drivers deliver a 10Hz–30kHz frequency response with 98dB sensitivity for accurate monitoring without total isolation. At just 276 grams and often found for under $50, these headphones combine lasting comfort with a durable build that belies their budget price. They’re best for budget-conscious podcast editors and aspiring mixing engineers who need clear, unfatiguing sound for long sessions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong sound (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | semi-open |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 30000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
| Codecs | Samson SR850 Professional Studio Reference Headphones, 10Hz-30kHz Frequency Response |
Noise Control
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 2.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samson SR850 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser Momentum M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 | Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | transducer | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | 60 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | semi-open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samson SR850 | 62.6 | 14.9 | 33.7 | 83.1 | 42.7 | 65.1 | 69.9 | 13 | 83.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.4 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 94.9 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 69.9 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| Sennheiser Momentum M4AEBT Compare | 97.4 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 13.2 | 87 | 97.3 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.4 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 69.9 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 87 | 84.2 | 95.7 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96.1 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare | 91.9 | 84.2 | 92 | 88.4 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 69.9 | 90.7 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.de 1 offer From €49
We started tracking prices for this product on May 30, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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