Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/L
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
36 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong anc (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average sound (8th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
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/L | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Nothing Buds 2 | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 13.5 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 55 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/L | 73.7 | 39.1 | 33.9 | 7.9 | 44.7 | 28.1 | 80.2 | 12.7 | 90 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.2 | 97.5 | 79.2 | 99 | 78.7 | 72 | 97.2 | 99.8 | 81 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.2 | 82 | 98.8 | 90.6 | 75.4 | 94.7 | 32.4 | 99.6 | 99.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 93 | 72.8 | 94.7 | 32.4 | 99.6 | 90 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 81.8 | 95.5 | 72 | 92 | 96.9 | 81 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.6 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 97 | 93 | 72 | 97.2 | 86.1 | 90 |
Usage Scores
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