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MASTER & DYNAMIC MW50
An exemplary work of craftsmanship with a few quirks
Overall Rating & value for money
8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0
A 8.5 puts its overall rating in the top 10% of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 63 we've cataloged.
7.8/ 10
7.8
0.010.0
A 7.8 puts its value for money in the top half of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 63 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
16 hBelow average16 h
7 h82 h
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 42 of 63 we've cataloged.
Weight
240 gAbove average240 g
6 g318 g
above average for on-ear headphones — based on 52 of 63 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 16 h
- Battery
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 240 g
- Foldable
- Yes
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Stainless steel, aluminum
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam, lambskin
- Material Cable
- Braided
- Material Headband
- Cowhide leather, memory foam
Connectivity
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codec
- AptX
- Bluetooth Version
- 4.1
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended, USB-C
- USB Charging
- Yes
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
- Type
- Dual microphone
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 40 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 5-30000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 30000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 5 Hz
Features
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Battery life8.3
Design8.8
Portability8.7
Value7.8
The verdict
If you don't mind paying a premium for something premium, then the MW50 Wireless are for you. The attention to detail is impeccable. However, if you pride yourself on picking out the best bang for your buck, there are more economical alternatives out there.
✓What we like
✓aptX compatibility<br>
✓Interchangeable ear pads<br>
✓Premium materials<br>
✓Very comfortable<br>
✓Solid dual-mic system<br>
✕What could be better
✕Playback and volume controls difficult to press<br>
✕Expensive<br>
✕Bluetooth falls short of 30m range<br>
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