Sony MDREX15LP White
Score: 75/100
Sony MDREX15AP
Score: 71/100Rankings
The white Sony MDR-EX15LP earbuds offer ultra-light comfort and clear sound but suffer from a lack of mic, controls, and durability issues typical of budget wired earbuds.
The Sony MDR-EX15AP/B is a budget-friendly wired in-ear headset with a 9 mm dynamic driver, solid bass and clear mids/highs, a lightweight design and an inline mic, but it lacks ANC, water resistance and advanced controls.
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9 mmbest | 9 mmbest | |
8 Hzbest | 8 Hzbest | |
22,000 Hzbest | 22,000 Hzbest | |
100 dBbest | 100 dBbest | |
16 Ωbest | 16 Ωbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 gbest | 3 gbest |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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Audio(1) | ||
Microphone | false | true |
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Ear Tip Sizes | Small, Medium, Large | Hybrid silicone rubber (3 pairs: small, medium, large) |
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Professional retailers view the MDR-EX15LP/W as a solid, budget-friendly option with Sony's sound tuning, but caution about limited durability and absence of mic or controls.
Everyday users appreciate the comfort and clear sound, yet many report premature failure of earbuds and the fragile, non-detachable cable.
“four pairs failing within weeks, blaming the angled jack”
“junk”
“Clear sound but durability is an issue”
Professional reviewers highlight the headset's solid audio performance for its price, noting the 9 mm dynamic driver, 100 dB/mW sensitivity, and 8-22 kHz frequency response. They also praise its stylish design and Smart Key app support, while noting the lack of volume control and ANC.
Users praise the earbuds for strong bass, clear mids/highs, comfort during long wear, and durability suitable for children. Common complaints focus on one-earbud failure, lack of inline volume control, inconsistent mic performance on some Android devices, and ear-tip fit issues for smaller ears.
