Maxell Bass 13 199840
The 40mm drivers deliver a bass-forward sound profile, while the closed-back, noise-isolating design passively blocks ambient noise for distraction-free listening. Weighing just 164g with a soft cushion headband and earpads, these wired headphones remain comfortable through extended sessions and include a built-in microphone for hands-free calls. Best for budget-conscious users needing a lightweight, durable headset for casual music, podcasts, or office calls where wired reliability is preferred.
form factor over-ear
driver size mm 40
open closed back closed
28 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft |
Audio
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Codecs | 40mm drivers for immersive, full-range sound & deep bassSoft, adjustable band & earpadsNoise isolationComfort fit over the head for long sessionsBuilt-in microphone for hands-free conversations |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Maxell Bass 13 199840 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | Soundcore Space One Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 30 | 45 | 37 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 48 | 560 | - | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxell Bass 13 199840 | 32 | 64.1 | 33.7 | 66.2 | 46 | 29.8 | 18.9 | 25.3 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.2 | 89.4 | 90.8 | 91 | 76.5 | 80 | 99.9 | 83.6 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 Compare | 98.2 | 75.6 | 94.3 | 98.2 | 91.3 | 52 | 97.7 | 61.2 |
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare | 98.2 | 75.6 | 75.7 | 95.9 | 86.6 | 52 | 98.9 | 77.1 |
| Anker Soundcore Space D1402 Compare | 98.2 | 80.4 | 90.8 | 94 | 86.6 | 80 | 95.9 | 62.1 |
| Soundcore Space One Pro Compare | 98.2 | 82.7 | 75.7 | 94.3 | 91.3 | 52 | 87.9 | 83.6 |
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