Sony MDR-E9LP
Sony
34 Overall Score
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JLab Epic Lab Edition (EBELABRBLK82)
JLab
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-E9LP
55 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The product receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its comfort, affordability, and reliability, especially for those who get headaches from other earphones. However, many complain about poor sound quality, poor fit, and durability issues like one ear failing after 13 months.
Pros
- Comfortable for long use
- Affordable price
- No charging needed
- Good for headache sufferers
- Simple and reliable design
Cons
- Poor sound quality
- Poor fit for some ears
- Durability issues
- No microphone or controls
- Flat and bassless sound
Sound quality 6
Comfort 2
Fit 3
Durability 2
Value for money 2
Design 2
JLab Epic Lab Edition (EBELABRBLK82)
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony MDR-E9LP | JLab Epic Lab Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | wired | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 2x earbuds | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.02 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 13.5 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDRE9LP/BLU Earbud Headphones, Blue | LDAC, AAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 13 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes = 1.5 hours of playtime |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 820 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
JLab Epic Lab Edition (EBELABRBLK82)
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Sony MDR-E9LP
JLab Epic Lab Edition (EBELABRBLK82)
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JLab Epic Lab Edition
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 38 specs.
