Samson SR850
The semi-open back and 50mm drivers deliver a 10Hz–30kHz frequency response with 98dB sensitivity for accurate monitoring without total isolation. At just 276 grams and often found for under $50, these headphones combine lasting comfort with a durable build that belies their budget price. They’re best for budget-conscious podcast editors and aspiring mixing engineers who need clear, unfatiguing sound for long sessions.
About This Headphones
The semi-open back and 50mm drivers deliver a 10Hz–30kHz frequency response with 98dB sensitivity for accurate monitoring without total isolation. At just 276 grams and often found for under $50, these headphones combine lasting comfort with a durable build that belies their budget price. They’re best for budget-conscious podcast editors and aspiring mixing engineers who need clear, unfatiguing sound for long sessions.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Driver size 50 mm
- Impedance ohms 32
- Open closed back semi-open
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong sound (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong comfort (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average build (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | semi-open |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 30000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
Noise Control
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 2.5 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Samson SR850 | JBL Live 770NC | Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 | Sony WHCH720N WHCH720N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 50 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 32 | 45 | 16 | 16 | 325 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | semi-open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 65 | 90 | 90 | 40 | 35 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samson SR850 | 63.8 | 15.9 | 34.6 | 83.9 | 44.4 | 66 | 70.2 | 14.1 | 93.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.6 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 85.1 | 91.7 | 51.1 | 70.2 | 100 | 98.8 |
| Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 77.1 | 85.1 | 97.1 | 51.1 | 0 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.5 | 85.3 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 97.1 | 51.1 | 96.2 | 96.6 | 98.8 |
| Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 Compare | 97.6 | 83 | 87.2 | 92.5 | 79 | 86.8 | 70.2 | 95.4 | 96.5 |
| Sony WHCH720N WHCH720N Compare | 97.6 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 71.3 | 75.6 | 2.4 | 0 | 97.2 | 87.1 |
Usage Scores
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