Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP
The 9mm neodymium drivers and 8Hz-22kHz frequency range deliver clear audio, paired with an anti-tangle 47.25-inch cord and a featherlight 3-gram build for all-day wear. The included hybrid silicone tips provide a secure, comfortable fit for workouts and travel, though call quality is notably weaker. Best for commuters needing an affordable, wired backup headset for casual music listening and basic calls.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
water resistance Water-Resistant
55 Overall Score
Price $12
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded Tips |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 |
| Freq Min | 8 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-EX15AP EX Monitor Headphones, 16 Ohms, 8-22000Hz Frequency Response, Stereo Mini Plug, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| App | SmartKey |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP | Soundcore P31i | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | TOZO Crystal Pods | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | Anker Space A40 A3936 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 50 | 56 | 35 | 55 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | - | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP | 31.9 | 44.3 | 73.5 | 58.8 | 49 | 50.7 | 53.1 | 81.5 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.7 | 97.5 | 92 | 97.4 | 93.7 | 97.4 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.6 | 97.5 | 92 | 80.2 | 95.7 | 92.4 | 97.1 | 81.5 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.6 | 92 | 92 | 95.5 | 85.1 | 97.4 | 97.1 | 81.5 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 92 | 89.6 | 96 | 92.4 | 98.7 | 90.3 |
| Anker Space A40 A3936 Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.5 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 0 | 97.4 | 73.1 |
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