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 (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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 | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | Soundcore P20i | JLab GO POP ANC | Anker Soundcore V20i | SoundPEATS C30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | open-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 55 | 30 | 24 | 36 | 52 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | Water-Resistant | IP55 | IP55 | IP54 |
| Multipoint | - | true | false | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR-EX14APB | 31.8 | 44 | 35 | 7.7 | 48.7 | 29.8 | 79.9 | 38.5 | 90.3 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 89.6 | 96 | 73.8 | 92 | 98.7 | 90.3 |
| Soundcore P20i Compare | 75.1 | 83.9 | 73.3 | 92.2 | 84.9 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 93.1 | 90.3 |
| JLab GO POP ANC Compare | 90.6 | 83.9 | 91.9 | 68.6 | 76.5 | 94.7 | 64.9 | 93.9 | 73.1 |
| Anker Soundcore V20i Compare | 66.1 | 91.9 | 91.9 | 69.9 | 75.8 | 94.7 | 79.9 | 86.3 | 90.3 |
| SoundPEATS C30 Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 35 | 94.9 | 93.4 | 73.8 | 50.2 | 98.7 | 81.4 |
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