Sony MDREX14AP
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.
About This Earbuds
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
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average sound (8th percentile) 8th
- Below average comfort (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average connectivity (31th percentile) 31th
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 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDREX14AP | Soundcore P30i A3959 | Baseus Bass Bass BP1 Pro | Apple Buds Buds 2A | JLab GO Air Pop GO Air Pop | TOZO NC9 NC9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Hybrid |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | - | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 14 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 45 | 55 | 35.5 | 24 | 60 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP54 | IPX4 | IPX8 |
| Multipoint | - | false | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDREX14AP | 29.4 | 36.2 | 33.4 | 8.2 | 47 | 28.3 | 79.1 | 30.6 | 80.1 |
| Soundcore P30i A3959 Compare | 96.6 | 90.4 | 79 | 67.5 | 92 | 70.9 | 79.1 | 84.8 | 96.7 |
| Baseus Bass Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 87.3 | 96 | 70.9 | 91.9 | 98.5 | 69.2 |
| Apple Buds Buds 2A Compare | 91.9 | 90.4 | 33.4 | 80.4 | 81.2 | 70.9 | 79.1 | 96.9 | 80.1 |
| JLab GO Air Pop GO Air Pop Compare | 61.4 | 53.9 | 79 | 72.1 | 73.9 | 70.9 | 91.9 | 98.9 | 94.4 |
| TOZO NC9 NC9 Compare | 91.9 | 96.9 | 33.4 | 65.6 | 97.1 | 93.4 | 0 | 88.9 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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