Name: MEZE AUDIO ALBA
Brand: MEZE AUDIO
SKU: B0CXPVF7SR
Price: 159.00 USD

Key specs

Material Chassis Primary

Resin31%Plastic25%Aluminum17%Metal6%

Aluminum appears on 17% of the 48 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm92%Bluetooth8%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 92% of the 39 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).

Ear Tip Material

SiliconeMost common

Silicone64%Memory foam20%Foam12%Others4%

Silicone is the most common — on 64% of the 50 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).

Has Microphone

NoMost common

False66%True34%

False is the most common — on 66% of the 35 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Zinc alloy, aluminum

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type: 3.5mm single-ended, 2-pin detachable

Design

Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Color Options: White
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L, XL
Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Detachable Cable: Yes
Wearing Style: Over-ear (cable up)

Microphone

Has Microphone: No

Sound

Driver Size: 10.8 mm
Driver Count: 1
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 15-25000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 25000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 15 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: U-shaped
Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 109 dB/mW

Features

Inline Controls: No

Identity

Model Number: ALBA

Release

Msrp Usd: 159 USD

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

8.5/ 10

Highly recommended

Reviewed byJhaycee CalvezVideo Producer/WriterReviewed April 2025

Isolation7.7

Comfort & fit8.0

Design9.0

Portability9.0

Value9.0

The verdict

The Meze Alba are an interesting pair of earbuds, especially if you're looking for a refined bass experience. It feels like a huge step up in terms of sound compared to general consumer earbuds. However, it doesn't have general consumer-facing features such as a microphone.

✓What we like

✓Price

✓Small size

✓Deep bass

✓3.5mm to USB-C adapter

✕What could be better

✕Fragile paint finish

✕No playback controls

✕No microphone

✕Treble is painful at times

Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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MEZE AUDIO ALBASoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

MEZE AUDIO ALBA: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	3.6
25	3.7
32	3.5
40	3.0
50	2.4
63	1.7
80	0.6
100	-0.0
125	-0.4
160	-1.9
200	-2.7
250	-3.0
315	-4.3
400	-5.2
500	-3.8
630	-1.6
800	-1.1
1000	0.0
1250	1.6
1600	3.6
2000	5.4
2500	7.6
3150	9.1
4000	8.4
5000	6.9
6300	6.7
8000	5.4
10000	-2.4
12500	5.2
16000	3.2
20000	-14.8

MEZE AUDIO ALBA

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

MEZE AUDIO ALBA: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	1.5
26	-7.9
33	3.6
41	6.9
52	4.4
65	5.8
82	6.4
103	6.7
130	9.3
163	8.5
205	7.2
259	10.4
325	7.5
410	12.5
516	8.8
613	10.3
772	15.2
972	18.5
1220	20.1
1540	22.3
1940	27.9
2440	33.1
3070	24.7
3870	21.8
4870	21.6
6130	22.1
7720	22.9
9720	44.0
12200	27.8
15400	42.5
19400	34.3