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Austrian Audio Hi X15 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Austrian Audio Hi X15 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Austrian Audio Hi X15
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

▼Worse than 71% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 67%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 74%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 79%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Austrian Audio Hi X15

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
Austrian Audio Hi X15 has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than that of 51.3% of products in this category.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
44 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 44 mm, larger driver size than 83% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
12 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 12 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 64.9% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Austrian Audio
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
255 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 255 g, heavier than 64.2% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5.1
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.1, higher clamp force than 70.7% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
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Austrian Audio Hi X15 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 4 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    44 mm vs 40 mm
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 4 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    44 mm vs 40 mm
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 13 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (89 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    89 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 17% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (255 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    255 g vs 218 g
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.8 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.1 vs 4.3
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 9.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Austrian Audio Hi X15
    the average pair of headphones
    Austrian Audio Hi X15 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.29 vs 8).
    7.29 vs 8
  • 9.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Austrian Audio Hi X15
    the average pair of headphones
    Austrian Audio Hi X15 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.29 vs 8).
    7.29 vs 8
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Austrian Audio Hi X15 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.1 vs 7.3).
    7.1 vs 7.27
  • 17% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (255 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    255 g vs 218 g
  • 0.8 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.1 vs 4.3
  • 13 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (89 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    89 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
Beatworx - Electronic Music School
≈ estimated
08/01/2023
Hands-on review · studio and music listening tests
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 is a go-to starter production headphone, with clarity and value that beats similarly priced rivals.
9.5
Desktop HIFI
≈ estimated
31/10/2021
Hands-on review · week of listening and track tests
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 is, for this price, hard to beat in a well-made set.
8.0
Nico Knows Tech
≈ estimated
17/10/2021
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and build tests
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 is great for listening and comfortable, but not balanced enough to be a professional studio reference.
4.0
Music Corner Studio
≈ estimated
16/09/2021
Hands-on review · about 40 hours of use and measurement discussion
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 is not recommended; its bass, tuning and fit disappointed, and other headphones are preferred.
9.5
Budget Guru
≈ estimated
10/11/2022
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and break-in
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 offers remarkable value and a convincing listen, among the best wired headphones on a budget.
7.0
Morgan is a dog I guess
≈ estimated
22/04/2023
First look · unboxing and comparison with another model
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 has unusual tuning, clear sound and a recessed midrange, so it's worth a demo.
Overview video
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Austrian Audio Hi X15

  • Excellent value for money, often described as punching above its weight class
  • High level of clarity and transparency for an affordable price
  • Robust build quality featuring metal hinges and critical structural parts
  • Very comfortable for long sessions due to slow-retention memory foam earpads
  • Compact and foldable design with a detachable cable for easy portability
  • Low impedance makes them easy to drive from smartphones or laptops without an external amp
  • Detailed soundstage that is impressive for a closed-back design

What customers don't like about Austrian Audio Hi X15

  • Treble can be bright or aggressive, which may cause ear fatigue for some users
  • Included 1.4m cable is considered too short for many studio or home setups
  • Sub-bass and lower mids may feel lean or 'scooped' to listeners preferring a warmer sound
  • Uses a proprietary 2.5mm twist-lock connector, making third-party cable replacements difficult
  • Requires a significant break-in period before reaching optimal sound performance
  • Earpads can trap heat over extended periods of use
  • Lack of in-line smartphone controls on the cable

Verdict

The Austrian Audio Hi-X15 is a professional closed-back, over-ear headphone featuring proprietary 44mm High Excursion (Hi-X) drivers, a 25-ohm low impedance for easy mobile use, and a wide frequency response of 12 Hz to 24 kHz. It is characterized by an analytical, transparent sound profile with detailed transients, housed in a robust, foldable design with all-metal hinges and slow-retention memory foam earpads. Main pros include exceptional build quality and comfort for its price point, alongside high-fidelity audio that is ideal for tracking and mixing. However, some users report a slightly aggressive upper-treble range that can be fatiguing, a proprietary 1.4m cable that may feel too short for studio use, and a somewhat scooped mid-range tonality.

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