Sony Over Ear Best Stereo Portable Headphones Headset for Apple iPhone iPod/Samsung
The 35mm neodymium dynamic drivers deliver a wide 12Hz–22kHz frequency response for deep bass and clear highs in a lightweight 200g design. Swiveling, foldable earcups and cushioned earpads make these closed-back headphones easy to pack and comfortable for long listening sessions. These wired 3.5mm headphones are best for travelers and commuters who prioritize portability and universal device compatibility over critical listening or call quality.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 35.051998138427734
impedance ohms 24
open closed back closed
33 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong social proof (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong sound (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
72/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 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 | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 35.052 |
| Freq Min | 12 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 24 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Over Ear Best Stereo Portable Headphones Headset for Apple iPhone iPod/Samsung | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 35.051998138427734 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 24 | 480 | - | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Over Ear Best Stereo Portable Headphones Headset for Apple iPhone iPod/Samsung | 33.2 | 52.6 | 37.2 | 65.5 | 50.6 | 90.1 | 20.6 | 26.1 | 70.8 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 98.6 | 92.5 | 53 | 87 | 95.2 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.5 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 87 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.7 | 93.5 | 94.7 | 75.7 | 34.1 | 87 | 95.6 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 80.6 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.6 | 52.9 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.8 | 83.5 | 96.2 | 61.3 | 78 | 84.5 | 70.6 | 99.4 | 75.9 |
Usage Scores
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