Sony MDR-EX14APB
The 9mm neodymium drivers cover an 8Hz-22kHz range, while the in-line microphone and multi-function button enable seamless call and music control for smartphones. The hybrid silicone earbuds in three sizes and barely-there lightweight design prioritize all-day comfort, and Android users get extra control via the Smart Key app. Best for budget-minded buyers who need a wired headset for clear phone calls and basic music playback on the go.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
39 Overall Score
Price $10
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average sound (8th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 |
| Freq Min | 8 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Smart Key app |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDR-EX14APB | TOZO Crystal Pods | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | JLab GO POP ANC EBGOANCWHT50WEB | JBL Vibe Buds 2 | Anker Soundcore V20i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | open-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 7 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 35 | 55 | 24 | 40 | 36 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX5 | IP55 | IP55 | IP54 | 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 MDR-EX14APB | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 7.6 | 47.1 | 28.2 | 79.5 | 38.6 | 89.6 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.7 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 96.9 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.7 | 88.9 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 91.6 | 98.6 | 89.6 |
| JLab GO POP ANC EBGOANCWHT50WEB Compare | 90.1 | 82.6 | 91.7 | 66.8 | 75.6 | 94.2 | 64.1 | 93.2 | 72 |
| JBL Vibe Buds 2 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 34.6 | 95.2 | 89.8 | 71.6 | 49.3 | 97.9 | 61.3 |
| Anker Soundcore V20i Compare | 65.7 | 91.2 | 91.7 | 68.1 | 74.9 | 94.2 | 79.5 | 85.6 | 89.6 |
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