Sony MDR-7506
Sony
58 Overall Score
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Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-7506
92 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Sony MDR-7506 headphones are widely praised for their clear, balanced sound and comfortable fit, making them a top choice for studio monitoring and casual listening. Users highlight the detailed treble, tight bass, and neutral sound signature, though some note the ear pads feel cheap and the coiled cable is excessively long. Overall, they are considered excellent value for money, with many reviewers preferring them over competitors like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50.
Pros
- Clear and balanced sound
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Excellent value for money
- Detailed treble and tight bass
- Lightweight and foldable design
Cons
- Cheap-feeling ear pads
- Excessively long coiled cable
- Non-detachable cable
- Slightly uncomfortable headband
- Narrow soundstage
Sound quality 14
Comfort 10
Value for money 8
Build quality 9
Cable design 5
Ear pads 4
Jabra Evolve3 85
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony MDR-7506 | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | Over-Ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 15 kHz |
| Impedance | 63 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 108.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | sound_isolation, Retractable, Media Control, touch, Wired, Over Ear, dynamic_driver | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 2.990000009536743 m | — |
| Range | — | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | 10★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-7506
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony MDR-75060.030score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 850.008score per dollar
Sony MDR-7506 offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Jabra Evolve3 85
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.
