Penta Driver P50
The hybrid 5-driver design, combining a DLC dynamic driver with four planar units, delivers Hi-Res audio across an expansive soundstage. Tuned by Grammy-winning engineer Luca Bignardi, it also features a durable, detachable MMCX cable and a 3-button remote with MEMS mic for convenient control. This wired IEM is best for stationary listeners and budding audiophiles who prioritize detailed, faithful sound reproduction over portability or fitness use.
form factor in-ear
driver type hybrid
22 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong mic (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | 8 pairs of silicone/foam ear tips |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | 1MORE Penta Driver in-Ear Monitor Earphones, Hi-Res Certified Hybrid Multi-Driver HiFi Wired IEM Headphones, Detachable MMCX Connector, MEMS Mic and 3-in-1 Control, for Smartphones/PC/Tablet |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Penta Driver P50 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penta Driver P50 | 31.8 | 71 | 35 | 98.1 | 48.8 | 1.3 | 11.1 | 13.4 | 24.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82 | 73.8 | 92.1 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.4 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 79.2 | 73.8 | 80.1 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 80.1 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.4 | 91.9 | 81.4 | 97 | 48.8 | 94.7 | 92.1 | 98.1 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.2 | 94.7 | 31.6 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
Usage Scores
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