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
50 Overall Score
Price ¥8,980
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th 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 37 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | semi-open |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 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 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Tune 770NC | QCY H3 H3 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic Driver | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 70 | 60 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samson SR850 | 62.9 | 15.2 | 34.2 | 83.6 | 43.3 | 65.2 | 69.8 | 13.5 | 83.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.8 | 95 | 71.6 | 50.1 | 69.8 | 98.9 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.8 | 97.6 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 59.8 |
| JBL Tune 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 66.2 | 92.2 | 73 | 92.9 | 50.1 | 69.8 | 99.5 | 83.2 |
| QCY H3 H3 Compare | 92.1 | 82.5 | 76.8 | 85.7 | 84.5 | 86.5 | 69.8 | 96.6 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 92.1 | 66.2 | 92.2 | 42.9 | 67.9 | 13 | 96.1 | 92.3 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From ¥8,980
Amazon.co.jp 1 offers From ¥8,980
May 30, 2026 ¥8,980
Usage Scores
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