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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.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 50
impedance ohms 32
open closed back semi-open
41 Overall Score
Price £32
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | semi-open |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 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 | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT3 | JBL Live 770NC | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/H | Truefree HF-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 314 | 20 |
| 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 | - | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 90 | 65 | 30 | 125 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samson SR850 | 69.4 | 20.6 | 37.9 | 88.5 | 52.6 | 10 | 70.5 | 27.1 | 89.6 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95.2 | 89.4 | 89.7 | 100 | 93.1 | 91 | 95.8 | 91.7 | 89.6 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 92 | 89.4 | 96.3 | 99.2 | 98.1 | 62.2 | 95.8 | 97.7 | 95 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 98.5 | 84.9 | 93.8 | 89.3 | 94.6 | 62.2 | 70.5 | 100 | 95 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/H Compare | 98.5 | 84.9 | 37.9 | 84.1 | 82.1 | 62.2 | 70.5 | 95.2 | 95 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 95.2 | 89.4 | 96.3 | 87.2 | 99.8 | 85.8 | 86.8 | 96.4 | 95 |
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