Beyerdynamic MMX 230
Its 60-hour replaceable battery life, active noise cancellation, and Bluetooth 6.0 with a low-latency USB-C dongle provide uninterrupted wireless audio, while 40mm dynamic drivers deliver precise, detailed sound for tracking in-game cues. The over-ear design stays comfortable through marathon sessions with plush earcups and a secure clamp, and the ENC microphone with flip-to-mute ensures clear team communication even in noisy environments. Competitive gamers needing lag-free audio and reliable voice clarity will find this headset well-suited, though its studio performance is limited.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 6.0
61 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong anc (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average comfort (2th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Codecs | Beyerdynamic MMX 230 Wireless Gaming Headset in Black with Active Noise Cancellation, Low-latency dongle, 60-hour battery life with replaceable battery |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Active |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6 |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | beyerdynamic app |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beyerdynamic MMX 230 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 30 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 470 | 48 | - | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyerdynamic MMX 230 | 78.3 | 96.2 | 34.5 | 62.5 | 86 | 2.4 | 84.4 | 24.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
Usage Scores
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