Sony MDRE9LP/BLK
Sony
29 Overall Score
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Anker Soundcore V20i
Anker
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony MDRE9LP/BLK
No customer feedback yet
Anker Soundcore V20i
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Soundcore V20i open-ear headphones are widely praised for their comfort, lightweight design, and excellent sound quality for the price. Users appreciate the secure fit, easy pairing with multiple devices, and the ability to stay aware of surroundings. A few note that bass could be stronger and the design is somewhat bulky, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
- Excellent sound quality for price
- Easy pairing with multiple devices
- Good for calls and meetings
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Bulky design
- No noise isolation
- Challenging with glasses
Comfort 8
Sound quality 9
Value for money 4
Battery life 2
Connectivity 3
Design bulkiness 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony MDRE9LP/BLK | Anker Soundcore V20i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-the-ear, wired with 3.5mm plug | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | — | s |
| Weight | — | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13.5 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 11 Ω |
| Codecs | Sony MDRE9LP/BLK Ear Buds,Black | IP55 & Sweatproof, Customized lights, 4-Mic For Clear Calls, Sports & Exercise, Playtime: 8/36H |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✗ |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 36 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDRE9LP/BLK
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Anker Soundcore V20i
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Sony MDRE9LP/BLK
No current pricing available
Anker Soundcore V20i
Verdict
Winner: Anker Soundcore V20i
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.