Sony EX Series MDR-EX155AP
The 9mm neodymium drivers deliver a balanced sound signature in an ultra-lightweight 6g body with a flexible Y-shaped cord for tangle-free portability. The integrated microphone and smartphone playback control add practical hands-free functionality, while the included hybrid silicone earbuds in three sizes ensure a secure, comfortable fit. These wired earbuds are best for budget-conscious users who need a reliable, lightweight headset for clear phone calls and casual daily listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average sound (6th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | small, medium, large |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 18000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Codecs | Sony MDREX155AP in-Ear Earbud Headphones/Headset with mic for Phone Call,Black (MDR-EX155AP/B),(Pack of 2) |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony EX Series MDR-EX155AP | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Nothing Ear (3) | JBL Live Beam 3 | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 31 | 54 | 19 | 48 | 56 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony EX Series MDR-EX155AP | 32 | 44.8 | 35 | 6.1 | 49.4 | 94.7 | 50 | 13.7 | 89.8 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.5 | 84.2 | 81.6 | 93.8 | 85.9 | 73.4 | 97.2 | 95.8 | 89.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 99.8 | 96.5 | 73.4 | 97.2 | 99.4 | 89.8 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.8 | 97.5 | 73.4 | 93.8 | 78.9 | 94.7 | 80 | 100 | 80.7 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 83.2 | 95.4 | 94.7 | 50 | 98.1 | 80.7 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 80.4 | 96.2 | 73.4 | 92.1 | 97.1 | 80.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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