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HP 951009
The 30mm dynamic drivers and open-back design deliver a 20Hz-21kHz frequency range suitable for neutral monitoring at a desk. Its 94g foldable frame and 4-foot cord make it a practical, lightweight wired option for stationary use. These headphones are best for budget-conscious users needing a simple, no-frills headset for basic studio tracking or long listening sessions where open-back soundstage is valued over isolation.
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 32
open closed back open
32 Overall Score
Price $10
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong sound (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average mic (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
- Below average anc (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 21000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.22 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP 951009 | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT2 | Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81 | LORELEI QC30 | TuneFlux T6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 16 | 32 | - | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | - |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 60 | 110 | 60 | 80 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 951009 | 33.6 | 20.6 | 37.9 | 67 | 52.6 | 91 | 27.1 | 33.6 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95.2 | 89.4 | 89.7 | 100 | 93.1 | 91 | 91.7 | 89.6 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 95.2 | 87.9 | 96.3 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 85.8 | 87.8 | 57.9 |
| Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81 Compare | 95.2 | 90.6 | 37.9 | 74.1 | 99.3 | 85.8 | 87 | 95 |
| LORELEI QC30 Compare | 95.2 | 75.5 | 81.4 | 98.2 | 93.1 | 85.8 | 92.5 | 77 |
| TuneFlux T6 Compare | 77.6 | 75.5 | 89.7 | 74.1 | 96.9 | 99.2 | 92.5 | 95 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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