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
54 Overall Score
Price CA$16
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average mic (35th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded Tips |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 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 Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4i | Nothing Buds Buds 2 | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 12 | 9.5 | 13.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 50 | 36 | 40 | 55 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP55 | IP68 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | - | true | true | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP | 29 | 34.8 | 70 | 51 | 46.4 | 93.3 | 43 | 75.5 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.4 | 93.5 | 71.3 | 84.9 | 86.6 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.3 | 89.8 | 98.7 | 44.8 | 88.2 | 93.3 | 96.3 | 66 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 87.2 | 85.9 | 71.3 | 92.6 | 99.1 |
| Nothing Buds Buds 2 Compare | 92 | 96.8 | 91 | 67 | 96 | 71.3 | 86.9 | 86.6 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 86.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 98.4 | 75.5 |
Price
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