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Beats By Dre Mixr Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Beats By Dre Mixr Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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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Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 58% of headphones
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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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
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Score components

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 56% of headphones
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 2,556 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 88% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beats By Dre Mixr

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
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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
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Score components:

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

5.8
User score
User score
8.8/ 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
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 2,556 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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
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Popularity:
Beats By Dre Mixr has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 78.8% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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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
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Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
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
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
?
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
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
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
1
Number of microphones
1
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
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
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
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
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
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
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
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
Beats
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
210 g
Weight
210 g
This pair of headphones weighs 210 g, lighter than 52.1% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
6.7
Clamp force
6.7
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 6.7, higher clamp force than 93.6% of headphones and equal to 2.5% of headphones.
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Beats By Dre Mixr vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Dj-focused design
    Designed for DJ use
    yes
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Marked yes because the product is explicitly described in the product summary as a DJ headphone, designed for DJ use, or intended for DJ monitoring.
  • 9.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
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    Beats By Dre Mixr
    the average pair of headphones
    Beats By Dre Mixr has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.76 vs 8.000).
    8.76 vs 8
  • 0.42 m longer cable length
    Cable length
    1.62 m
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (1.6 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    1.62 m vs 1.2 m
  • 9.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    Beats By Dre Mixr
    the average pair of headphones
    Beats By Dre Mixr has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.76 vs 8.000).
    8.76 vs 8
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Dj-focused design
    Designed for DJ use
    yes
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Marked yes because the product is explicitly described in the product summary as a DJ headphone, designed for DJ use, or intended for DJ monitoring.
  • 0.42 m longer cable length
    Cable length
    1.62 m
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (1.6 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    1.62 m vs 1.2 m
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 2.4 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    6.7
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6.7 vs 4.3
  • 14 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    46 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (46 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    46 mm vs 60 mm
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    35 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Beats By Dre Mixr is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2011
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    September 2011
    2011 vs 2016
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Beats By Dre Mixr is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 2.4 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    6.7
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6.7 vs 4.3
  • 14 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    46 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (46 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    46 mm vs 60 mm
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    35 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2011
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    September 2011
    2011 vs 2016

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03/04/2013
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05/07/2013
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28/06/2013
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10/05/2014
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26/01/2012
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17/03/2014
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17/02/2012
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24/02/2014
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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,556 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Beats By Dre Mixr

  • Powerful and deep bass reproduction suitable for electronic and hip-hop music
  • Extremely high maximum volume levels without significant distortion
  • Durable build quality featuring a sturdy aluminium frame
  • Compact, lightweight, and foldable design ideal for travel and professional DJ use
  • Rotating ear cups (180 degrees) for easy one-ear monitoring
  • Dual input ports allowing for daisy-chaining multiple headphones
  • Excellent passive noise isolation that effectively blocks out environmental sounds
  • Sleek and stylish aesthetic available in multiple vibrant colours

What we don't like about Beats By Dre Mixr

  • Excessive clamping force that causes significant ear pain or 'pinching' during long listening sessions
  • Higher price point compared to technically superior competitors like the Sennheiser HD25
  • Heavy sound coloration that is not suitable for critical studio production or neutral monitoring
  • Minimal padding on the headband which can lead to discomfort on the top of the head
  • Sound leakage can be noticeable to others at moderate to high volumes
  • The on-ear design can be fatiguing for users with larger heads

Verdict

The Beats by Dre Mixr is a wired on-ear headphone specifically engineered for professional DJs, featuring 40mm drivers and a lightweight 210g design co-developed with David Guetta. Its primary characteristics include a durable aluminum-reinforced frame, 270-degree rotating ear cups for one-ear monitoring, and dual-input 3.5mm jacks that support daisy-chaining for music sharing. Key pros include high-volume output without distortion, deep bass suited for club environments, and an ultra-flexible, foldable headband for portability. However, notable cons include excessive clamping pressure that causes discomfort during long listening sessions and a heavily 'colored' sound profile that lacks the neutral frequency response required for professional studio production.

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